On 25th January, 2025, the students of the Dadar Athornan Institute (DAI ) or the Dadar Madressa, embarked on a special journey. For the first time, they visited the M.F. Cama Athornan Institute, or the Andheri Madressa. These two institutions, the only Zoroastrian residential madressas for priests, have worked side by side for decades, providing […]
‘Valentine Week’ has commenced since 7th February, observed as ‘Rose Day’ and will culminate next week with Valentine’s Day on 14th February. While modern Valentine festivities generally revolve around romantic love, it also has roots in early spring observations, especially around the season of bird mating. The first recorded association of Saint Valentine’s Day with […]
Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: `January (Lucky No. 6; Lucky Card: Lovers): Your spiritual Healing has already started and you will notice much recovery and progress in your health. Success and victory are on the cards for you. You are intelligent enough […]
For over a decade, Motorcycle Connoisseur and PT’s Expert Columnist, Kerfegar Eduljee, has been one of the foremost names in the Motorcycle and Two-Wheeler Circuit. A judge by special invitation at the prestigious, annual Vintage and Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI) event for the Motorcycle and Two-Wheeler Segment, Kerfegar has been honoured with numerous […]
Dear Readers, By the time February rolls around, we’ve usually settled into the rhythm of the new year. The second month of the year signals the slow fading of all that festive buzz and excitement we’ve been indulging in over the past few months – all those navjotes, lagans, parties, celebrations, et al. For some, […]
The Zoroastrian Association of Western Australia (ZAWA) announced the election of its new committee in September 2024, ushering in a fresh wave of enthusiasm and commitment to the community. The newly elected team set the stage for an exciting term, with two remarkable events that seamlessly blended sport, food, and camaraderie. While the first event […]
The magnificent 179th year anniversary of the Hormusjee Dadabhoy Saher Agiary was celebrated on 28th January, 2025 (Roj Sarosh, Mah Shehrevar; Y.Z. 1394), with a morning Jashan ceremony performed by Panthaki Er. Jal Katrak along with six mobeds. The Agiary was packed to capacity with community members who had come to pay respects on this […]
The much-awaited 19th of January indeed turned out to be most exciting and a memorable day for Godrejites. For the 16th consecutive year, 100 Godrejites represented Godrej Enterprises Group at the 20th edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025, by running Full, Half, 10 kms and Dream Run, supporting 3 NGOs – War Wounded Foundation, NASEOH […]
The People’s Mutually Aided Co-op. Credit Society Ltd., Hyderabad, founded on January 29, 2001, by retired Bank of India officials, proudly celebrated its Silver Jubilee on January 29, 2024, marking 25 years of dedicated service. Established to support Senior Citizens with better interest rates amid declining bank returns, the Society has grown steadily. As of […]
– Team WZO Trusts – Navsari’s vibrant Parsi community came alive on 21st and 22nd January, 2025, with much excitement and camaraderie, thanks to the efforts of WZO Trust Funds. The eve of 21st January had community members pouring in to witness ‘The WZO Trust Funds 20th Annual Prize Distribution Program’, at the fabulous Tata […]
Adil J. Govadia The exact historical data of Parsi arrival in Mysore or Bangalore remains uncertain as most of the available data is oral and not documented. Only in 1933 was an attempt made by Seth Faramji Cawasji Shroff to chronicle the outlines of Parsi relocation to Bangalore, in his book titled ‘Bangalore-ni Parsi Aaramgah-ni […]