A 2-day, pan-India medical conference – the NKD ONCOTHON – was held for oncologists and Oncology students, as part of the educational activities of the N K Dhabhar Cancer Foundation, on 29th and 30th July, 2023, in Mumbai. It focused on the latest advances related to lung, head and neck cancers, led by a prominent […]
Former Indian first-class cricketer, Russi Cooper (Rustom Sorabji Cooper), passed away at the age of 100, at his residence in Kemp’s Corner, South Bombay, on the morning of 31st July, 2023. He had celebrated his 100th birthday on 22nd December, last year, becoming the longest-living, first-class player in the world. A right-handed batter, Russi Cooper […]
[Courtesy: Hoshaang Gotla] The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) successfully brought the exhilarating First All Parsi Super Six Tournament 2023 to life, captivating sports enthusiasts with its enthralling display of talent and team spirit. With an impressive prize money of Rs. 50,000 up for grabs, the tournament held at the Cusrow […]
Genetic Susceptibility, Symptoms, Strategies For Prevention Alzheimer’s disease is a relentless and debilitating brain disorder affecting millions worldwide. As the leading cause of dementia, it presents a significant health challenge in ageing populations. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 5.3 million Indians are currently living with this condition, and the numbers continue to […]
The first batch comprising 20 priests, recently completed the first 10-week module of a unique 30-week long religious course, covering outer rituals, inner rituals and Avestan texts, put together and taught by Prof. Almut Hintze, (Zartoshty Brothers Professor of Zoroastrianism – SOAS, London) and Er. Dr. Ramiyar P. Karanjia, Principal – Dadar Athornan Institute. The […]
Almost every religious tradition observes a day or days for remembering their near and dear departed ones. They say grief is the last act of love we offer to those we loved, and that remembering them is akin to breathing life into their fading presence from our life. Most human beings by nature are ritualistic […]
Human beings are both, wise and foolish, at ANY age. We are either filled with optimism or soured by setbacks. We could be alive and kicking in our old age or silenced and numbed within the four walls of our home. Some people in their fifties, sixties and seventies live with the fearful feeling of abandonment […]
Many individuals face difficulties in both – falling asleep and maintaining a restful sleep. While common causes include excessive caffeine intake, stress or the natural ageing process, there is one crucial aspect often overlooked, in relation to sleep issues – Digestive Distress. Did you know that unresolved gut problems could be the primary obstacle preventing […]
When It Rains, It Pours! Dear Readers, Our maximum city seems to be setting new maximum records in this month of July! While Mumbai recorded its wettest July ever, with 1557.8 mm rainfall, on a global level, July 2023 is set to upend previous heat benchmarks, and is on track to be the […]
Diniar Darab Mehta, owner of the famous Dini Travels, President of Minority (Parsi) Cell and Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Colaba Vidhan Sabha, as well as a social worker, was invited by Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Handicrafts to hold discussions various aspects, with the aim of promoting and developing Iran Tourism […]
When all the world was gripped with fear and uncertainty during the Coronavirus lockdown, Mumbai-based author, Noshir Sanjana penned his debut novel, ‘Flying High – A Parsi Life Of Gratitude’, typed entirely and painstakingly on his Samsung Galaxy A 71 mobile phone! Published by BecomeShakespeare, the book shares the journey of his life – one […]