Dear Readers, I believe I speak for us all when I say it’s disparaging as a self-respecting community to make it into the national dailies for the wrong reasons. It is expected, even healthy, for any community to have its members holding on to differing viewpoints and beliefs over various issues – we are, after […]
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC), Mumbai Chapter, commenced the new year with renewed commitment on fostering entrepreneurship under a dynamic new leadership, as declared in its first meeting of 2025, held on 11th January, 2025, where WZCC’s Global President – Captain Percy Master formally installed the new Chairperson – Daara B Patel, and […]
The Ardeshir Bhicaji Patel Dadgah, located at Andheri’s Salsette Parsi Colony, celebrated its auspicious 25th salgreh on 16th January, 2025 with a Hama Anjuman jashan performed at 10:00 am, by Panthaky Er. Homiyar Sidhwa, alongside former Panthaky Er. Nozer Behramkamdin and Boiwalla – Er. Zubin Fatakia. The Dadgah was brimming with a divine and positive […]
Noted homeopath, Dr. Farokh J. Master, was felicitated at the second International Congress on Oncology, which was held on 11th – 12th January, 2025, at the Bombay Hospital, in Mumbai, and attended by over one hundred and eighty doctors working in diverse fields of medicine and healing. Dr. Master was awarded a certificate of appreciation […]
On 23rd December, 2024 Lions Club of Byculla, visited Xavier’s Resource Center for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), where Arin and Percy Master donated Rs. 50,000/- to Dr. Sam Taraporewalla for purchase of required equipment. Dr. Taraporewalla and his team, who are dedicated to research and advancement for helping the visually impaired, explained how the advanced […]
Hoshmand Freddy Elavia, 17-year-old racing prodigy, once again made the community proud by winning the Overall Title in the Pro Senior Category of the Indikarting Pro Races Season 6, with the first two races held in Mumbai on (25-26th May and 23rd and 24th November) and the grand finale at Ahmedabad Indikarting, on 11th-12th January, […]
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) elected senior physician, Dr. Hozie Dara Kapadia, as the National Vice President, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Headquarters at a glittering ceremony at IMA Hyderabad. With a practise spanning over five decades, Mumbai-based Dr. Kapadia was former President of IMA Maharashtra (2018-19) and Mumbai branch (1997-98). He has also served as President of […]
Age truly waters down to being just a number for the inspirational, 70-year-old Mehernosh Bamji, who has been making waves literally, having participated and won accolades in the recently held state and national swimming championships. Notching an amazing bounty of three gold medals at the ‘Maharashtra State Masters Aquatic Championship’, held at Nasik on 19th and […]
Adil J. Govadia As explained earlier, Spenta and Angra are the two impersonal and universally opposing primeval spirits or Minos (Shaktis), while man’s endeavour is to convert his Angra-tainted Urvan (soul) into the Spenta-enlightened spiritual light of Wisdom. Thus, over several rebirths, man learns from experience and wisdom to practice Humata (good thoughts), Hukhta (good […]
FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, and the Zoroastrian Association of Houston launched the 18th North American Zoroastrian Congress, themed: ‘Generation Z: Propelling Zarathushti Resurgence’, spread across four days starting 29th December, 2024, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston. Attended by over 750 participants and over 60 speakers from across the world […]
On 19th January, 2025, Mumbai city will witness the annual ‘Mumbai Marathon’, an event ongoing proudly since 2004. For endurance enthusiasts, these forty-two kilometres gruellingly, exhilarating, long-distance run is an indescribable moment and movement, described by many as a life-changing moment. The Mumbai Marathon is not just about running. It has an inclusive and robust […]