The community’s leading personality, Surat-based stage veteran and motivational speaker, Maharukh Chichgar has teamed up with her daughter, Mahazarin Variava, to perform a rare duo Bharatnatyam debut, also known as an ‘Arangetram’, after years of dedicated training and practice. ‘Arangetram’ is a Tamil word, which literally means ‘ascent to the stage’, marking a dancer’s graduation […]
Congratulations to our community’s two dynamic 12-year-olds – Xan Mahiyar Engineer and Jehan Zubin Mulla, on completing their Martab ceremonies on 1st January, 2025 (Mah-Amardad, Roj-Behram), at the Vachaghandhy, Agiary under the able guidance of Panthaki – Er. Hormuz A. Dadachanji. Er. Xan Engineer and Er. Jehan Mulla are both Class VII students of St. […]
Adil J. Govadia It is said that life is a school where civilizations have learnt to evolve and unfold, consciously or unconsciously. And though the lights of heart, mind and bodily perceptions are luminous, their glow relatively is dim as compared to the radiance of the soul which is intensely brilliant due the acquired wisdom […]
A Unique, Much-Needed Community Service Initiative – WAPIZ, the community’s frontrunning institution known for its dedicated community services catering to the needs of community members since decades, added yet another feather in its proud service cap, with the inauguration of a unique facility – The WAPIZ JEHANGIR DINSHAW PANDOLE SHELTER, on 17th December 2024. This […]
The holy month of Shehrevar will commence from 12th January 2025, as per the Zoroastrian Shehenshahi calendar and 14th January will be observed as Uttarayana or Makar Sankranti or ‘Kite-flying’ day, particularly in Gujarat. During this festival, people savour Undhiyu which is tasty mix of winter vegetables and Chikki made with sesame seeds, peanuts and […]
Renowned gynaecologist Padma Shri Dr. Rustom Soonawala, succumbed to a prolonged illness on 5th January, 2025, at the age of 95. He dedicatedly practised as a medical advisor at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital till a few years ago. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 1991 for his pioneering work in women’s health and […]
The community’s leading personality, Surat-based stage veteran and motivational speaker, Maharukh Chichgar has teamed up with her daughter, Mahazarin Variava, to perform a rare duo Bharatnatyam debut, also known as an ‘Arangetram’, after years of dedicated training and practice. ‘Arangetram’ is a Tamil word, which literally means ‘ascent to the stage’, marking a dancer’s graduation […]