As Diwali approaches, homes across India begin to buzz with preparations for the Festival of Lights. Along with the glimmering diyas and colourful rangolis, another integral part of the celebration takes centre stage – sweets! From melt-in-the-mouth gulab jamuns to ghee-laden ladoos, sweets have long been the heart of Diwali. But in the last few […]
20th October 2024, saw one of the community’s leading non-profit organisations, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), celebrating 15 glorious years of community service. In typical ZTFI fashion, this major milestone was commemorated by showing gratitude and offering thanks to all their donors, without whose largesse, it would have been challenging for ZTFI to […]
Setting the much-needed precedent for young Zoroastrians to lead the way, the World Zoroastrian Organisation (Feltham, UK), recently appointed the young and dynamic Benafsha Engineer-Mulla as its President, at their AGM, on 6th October, 2024. Having served as Company Secretary for four years, Benafsha succeeds outgoing President, Zerbanoo Gifford, known for her passionate commitment to […]
Poona’s Parsi community came out to vote for electing their favoured Poona Parsi Panchayat Trustees, on 20th October, 2024. Congratulations to the newly elected seven trustees: Farookh Chinoy (234 votes); Hoshang Irani (282 votes); Marazban Irani (340 votes); Tirandaz Irani (217 votes); Homi Kaikobad (236 votes); Jamshed Karkaria (329 votes); and Khursheed Mistry (216 votes). […]
Lions Club of Byculla carried out a day-long Blood Donation Drive at CST Railway Station, on 15th October, 2024, which resulted in collecting a total of 103 bottles of blood. District (3231A1) Governor, Lion Viraf Mistry inaugurated the blood camp alongside Guest of Honor – Lion Feroze Katrak and Lion Percy Master. Lion Percy Master, […]
16-year-old Iyanah Daruwalla, residing in Mumbai’s Cusrow Baug, did the community proud, by winning the Runners-Up Women’s Team Trophy in the recently held ‘ATF (Asian Throwball Federation) Throwball Championship Malaysia Independent- 2024’, which was held at Metropolitan Batu Park, Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, last month. Currently pursuing her first year (FYJC) from HR College of […]
An All-Religions Inclusive Round-Table Discourse on ‘Oneness of Humanity’, was held at the Lotus Temple, in New Delhi, on 28th September, 2024, organised by the ‘Baha’i Office of Public Affairs’ (BOPA); and ‘Institute of Harmony and Peace Studies (IHPS)’. Conducted by Dr. M D. Thomas – Director, IHPS; and Carmel Tripathi (BOPA), the event marked the seventh […]
Legendary Indian physicist, Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, revered as ‘The Father of Indian Nuclear Program’, was known for his path-breaking contributions to Quantum Theory and Cosmic Radiation. October 30th marks the birth anniversary of this scientist, who was also a renowned architect and a philanthropist, in addition to being the first Chairman of The Atomic […]
Mumbai’s iconic 133-year-old Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable (BJPC) School recently won two honours, one after the other, in recognition of its sustenance and vintage legacy. The primary section of the Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution (BJPC Institution), at Charni Road, won third prize (comprising a trophy, a citation and a cheque for Rs. 11 lakhs), […]
Dear Readers, The oncoming Festival of Lights shines its bright presence worldwide, as millions of diyas commemorate the auspicious five-day festivities, celebrating the victory of good over evil, the triumph of light over darkness. Unfortunately, most times, the essence of a festival gets overshadowed by its more exciting and fun rituals. When the decibel of […]
The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) celebrated its auspicious 50th anniversary milestone, on 12th October, 2024, with the theme: ‘Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Generations: Keepers of the Everlasting Flame’. The night sky came alive with twinkling stars as attendees gathered to commemorate a half-century of Zoroastrian community and culture. The evening commenced with a sacred invocation led […]