Caution And Compassion… Dear Readers, Even as we thank the Rain Gods for smiling upon us and as we welcome the onset on the much-needed monsoons, the consequences of this change of season warrants our added attention… on two levels – caution and compassion. Caution demands, nay, ensures our adherence sooner or later […]
Last year, the alumni and staff of Rajkumar College, in Rajkot, honoured the memory of legendary educator and teacher – Rati Cooper – with the unveiling of a bust carved in her likeness, on 15th August, 2022. This year, the ‘Old RKCians Association’ – Ahmedabad chapter, organised their first memorial lecture for the visionary educator, […]
On 1st July, 2023, (Roj – Behram, Mah – Bahman; YZ 1392), the Idavala Agiary at Hamalwadi, celebrated its 180th Salgreh, starting with a Hama Anjuman Macchi in the Havan Geh, performed by the Agiary’s Panthaki – Er. Shahvir Dastur. This was followed by a Jashan performed by four priests, at 10:30 am, led again […]
[Courtesy: Zubin Darashaw] The havoc and continuous heavy, rains, caused by cyclone Biparjoy failed to dampen the spirits of devotees who flocked to the Ajmer Agyari – the only fire temple in the heart of Rajasthan – to seek the blessings of the sacred fire which has glowed for 125 years now. Ajmer, a […]
Second Only To Iranshah And Navsari’s Vadi Dar-e-Mihr Courtesy: Er. Adil J. Govadia Indeed, the history of Surat’s Goti Adarian remains a mystery. There is no record available as to its exact date of consecration or names of priests who consecrated the Adarian Saheb. Very limited details are available regarding its antiquity which […]
PT is delighted to report that the Zoroastrian community of New Zealand shone brightly at ‘The Ninth Annual Sports, Community, Arts & Culture Awards 2023’ – which identifies, recognises and honours prominent members of the Indian and South Asian communities, across various fields for their outstanding contributions, talents and achievements. Hosted by New Zealand’s oldest […]
One is often confronted with the question – Who is a Parsi, and how and where was this term coined? What is one of the oldest references to this term? What is the legal definition of Parsi in India? Does Parsi include an Irani Zoroastrian? In this article, we answer some of these questions, mainly […]
Legendary maestro – Zubin Mehta, the globally-acclaimed music conductor originally from Mumbai, Music Director Emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and Conductor Emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is all set to flick that magical baton in Mumbai, next month! Zubin Mehta will lead the ‘Symphony Orchestra of India’ (SOI), comprising over 90 musicians, […]
There Is No Better Time Than NOW! Dear Readers, And just like that, the first half of the year is over! As we welcome the latter half of 2023, maybe we should take some time out to look back and take stock of all those resolutions and goals and ambitions that we started out […]
On 17th June, 2023, the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) – one of India’s oldest Chambers of Commerce (Estb. 1908). In keeping with their like-minded vision, mission and objectives, the collaboration will lead to reciprocal benefit of their members, through […]
The rapid spread of fake news and fraudulent schemes surrounding cryptocurrencies found a new target in business magnate, Ratan Tata – Chairman Emeritus, Tata Group. On 27th June, 2023, clearing the rumours of his investments in cryptocurrency, Ratan Tata made it clear that he has no associations with cryptocurrency of any form. Tata took to […]