Hope buoys me up. Hope raises the banner under which victory can be won. I am happy when the bright ray of hope shines upon me. Often is hope doomed to disappointment. I become upholder of a forlorn hope. Me bright hope gives way to despair. My long cherished hope grows dim and fades. It […]
2020 should be declared as the Year of Reflection, Resilience and Reawakening. From the Australian bush fires, to the new found word-of-the-year that has made a famous beer brand even more (in)famous and everything in between, the past 7 months have taught us unforgettable lessons of our lifetimes. Contrary to disputed theories as regards how […]
“When fishes flew and the forests walked And figs grew upon the thorn, Some moments when the moon was blood, Then surely I was born.” Poet G K Chesterton tells us of the condition of the world when the donkey was born. I was born in a world almost as topsy-turvy as a donkey, […]
Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor of Iranshah, Udvada: Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor is the pride of our community, always encouraging and guiding Zoroastrians worldwide into following the righteous path. Vada Dasturji says “This is a situation which no one ever dreamt of and it is the time for hope, patience and faith: Hope – that this […]
Lagan Nu Mutton Pulao Dal (Serves: 4) Recipe for Dal Method: Fry onion till translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and all the powder masalas Lastly add tomato, salt and soaked dal along with pieces of pumpkin. Add one litre of water and cook for 4 […]
(Part 2 of 3) Knowledge Is Precious; Wisdom Is Priceless; Happiness Is Infectious How we can become an instrument of education? Through our innate inspiration, to bring about a transformation in our future generation. By supporting these Prime-Star Goals Of The IranShah Initiative: * The Star Of Knowledge: Knowledge regarding the right understanding of wisdom and obedience with truthfulness; […]
The little dog screamed in pain and fear as I approached her. If her legs could move, she would have run away from me. Unfortunately, she could only drag herself around. Frightened and hungry were how I found Bambi and Lyla, hours after they had been abandoned in a public park. More victims of COVID-19, […]
You are much more powerful than you could ever imagine. There’s not a single thing life throws at you that can defeat you. Even the worst circumstances can’t stop you. Even the worst situation can’t make you less than who you are: a victorious, chosen child of Ahura Mazda, who is immeasurably loved and abundantly taken […]
Amidst this pandemic and the perception of the dreadful 2020, let’s ensure not to start the New Year on the wrong foot! Navroz stands for ‘new day’ – a fresh start. We may not be able to change what’s going on around us, but we can change are our thoughts and our outlook. As Zoroastrians, […]
As the community enters another year, one is but forced to look back at the last year which unfortunately, has not been a good year for me – as a Trustee, as well as personally. In the last few months, the Trust and the Community, lost a very capable and humane Trustee, my colleague and […]
The year 2020 has been a challenging one. There has been loss of life and there has also been loss of livelihood. There has been anxiety, anguish and even a degree of anger which stems from helplessness or our inability to be in control of the situation. However, the best and probably the only antidote […]