The Auckland-based Zoroastrian Community Trust of New Zealand (ZCT) is advancing its long-held goal of establishing a multiplex featuring a Community Centre and a Dar-be-Meher. The 1,000-strong Zoroastrian community of New Zealand, mostly in Auckland is committed to preserving and nurturing their heritage, which is central to this initiative. Trustees Navzad Cooverji and Taimur Badhniwala […]
Though one may not feel the full impact of the cold in cities like Mumbai and much of costal peninsular India, it is actually mid-winter in the Northern hemisphere. While Iranian Zoroastrians just celebrated Jashn-e-Sadeh on 29th January, Hindus will celebrate Vasant Panchami on 2nd February, 2025. Both are mid-winter festivals and celebrate the oncoming […]
Throughout history, our ancestors have safeguarded the sacred Shreeji Pak Iranshah, relocating it across various sites to protect its sanctity during times of crisis. The revered fire was housed first in Sanjan (669 years), followed by Bahrot Caves (12 years, 1393-1405), Vansda Forest (14 years, 1405-1418), Navsari (313 years, 1419-1732), Surat (3 years, 1733-1736), Navsari […]
A hypocrite! Surely from time to time, I may have been one, but then so have you, right? That’s the unfailing truth. You know it, and so do I. I have, on several occasions, pretended to be alright with things even though my instincts wanted to scream out, “It’s not ok!” How many of us […]
Meherbai’s mandli always had intelligent, intellectual and meaningful conversations and discussions, based on the latest newspaper and TV headlines. Meherbai also encouraged the Mandli members to be active on social media platforms to keep up with the ongoings of the world. Today, they met at the posh, sprawling coffee shop of a suburban hotel. Soli Saliboti: […]
Khushroo B. Panthaky is a Chartered Accountant and a Senior Partner with 41 years of professional experience in an Accounting and Audit firm. Budget 2024 laid the foundation for streamlining the intricate Income tax provisions and curtailing tax disputes. The Finance Minister also announced a comprehensive review of the existing Income Tax Act with an aim to make it concise and […]
Dear Readers, Tomorrow, 26th January, 2025, marks our 76th Republic Day. While there is no denying the indispensable role our Parsi forefathers have played in India’s freedom struggle, as also in our direct and indirect contributions to fortifying the Indian Constitution, we can’t help but reflect on our diminishing presence in the Armed Forces. This […]
Saronda Parsi Jarthosti Anjuman organised its annual T20 cricket series, starting 21st December, 2024, which saw participation 14 inter-town teams. Supported by by Kishorebhai Patel and Hareshbhai (Balia) Patel, the series finale was held on 19th January, where team ‘Saronda A’ beat ‘Sports Arena Haresh 11’ to clinch victory by 21 runs. Saronda Parsi Anjuman’s Trustees […]
At the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, which was held on 19th January, 2025, the remarkable father-son duo, Er. Jehangirji Mobedji (74) and Yazad Mobedji (42), proved yet again that age is just a number when it comes to perseverance and passion. Residents of Cusrow Baug and regulars at its gym, the duo participated […]
The Clean & Green Udvada Trust (CGU) will unveil its latest pioneering initiative – the installation of three solar panels (through the generosity of Concast (India) Pvt. Ltd.,) as well as one microgrid, at three strategic locations within Udvada village, on 26th January, 2025. Dasturji Tehemton Burjorji Mirza will preside as Chief Guest on the […]
Multiple award-winning, Mumbai-based author, Murzban F. Shroff, recently released his latest book, titled ‘Muses Over Mumbai’, a collection of 17 stories underlining the belief that Mumbai lives through the characters inhabiting the city, gaining immense international praise from literary greats including Booker Prize winner – Salman Rushdie, Pulitzer Prize Laureate – Robert Olen Butler, Sahitya […]