Dear Readers, In today’s hyper-connected world, a message pings, a video circulates, and before we know it, it has travelled faster than the speed of reason. Within our community too, WhatsApp has quietly taken on a role far greater than it deserves. For many, it has begun to resemble a source of unquestioned truth. Let’s […]
The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution campus buzzed with excitement on 18th April, 2026, as over 200 participants gathered for the much awaited XYZ Cook-Off. Bringing together Juniors, Kids, Seniors, parents, volunteers and Silvers, the event turned into a lively celebration of culinary creativity and teamwork. Each group was assigned a unique theme, resulting in a […]
Young rally driver, Hoshmand Elavia, displayed grit and determination to secure a podium finish at the 49th South India Rally in Chennai, the opening round of the Indian National Rally Championship, held from 17th – 19th April, 2026. Held alongside Round 2 of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship, though Hoshmand competed against a highly competitive […]
A free Hearing and Speech Screening Camp was held at the Zoroastrian Colony Medical Centre, in collaboration with the Zoroastrian Colony Youth Welfare Association (ZCYWA). Conducted by Vahishtai J Daboo, Founder and Principal Consultant of INTEGRTED, the initiative received an encouraging response from the community. Participants ranged from 35 to 96 years of age, highlighting […]
Continuing a proud legacy of over a century, the 32nd West Bombay Pioneer Scouts, one of the community’s oldest scouting groups, recently organised a 3-day summer camp at Khopoli, 17th to 19th April, 2026. Led by Scout Master Jehangir Foroogh, along with 24 Cubs, Scouts and Rovers, the camp blended training with outdoor adventure, reinforcing […]
The 113th Salgreh of Seth Edulji Rustomji Soonawalla Agiary, Mahim, was observed with much devotion, on 28th April, 2026, drawing a strong turnout of community members through the day, despite the intense heat. An evening Jashan was performed by a team of 14 Mobeds, led by Panthaky Er. Kersasp Sidhva. A highlight of the ceremony […]
Last week I was in Hong Kong to attend an Asian conference. When a Parsi friend heard that I will be in town, I was invited for dinner at the Kowloon Cricket Club situated in the Jordan area of Kowloon. The first thing I noticed on entering the club was the bust of a Parsi […]
Kudos to four young Parsi athletes – Taronish Irani, Burzin Engineer, Nasha Elavia and Paashin Sethna – who delivered impressive performances at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious road races, held on 26th April, 2026. Testing the runners with humid conditions and a demanding course featuring multiple elevations, this […]
– Growing Older, Growing Wiser… But Not Alone – The launch of ‘The Mental Health Care Fund for Parsi Irani Zoroastrians’ by the WZO Trust Funds, marks a significant and timely step for our community. For years, mental health has existed as a quiet, uncomfortable undercurrent, spoken of in hushed tones, often dismissed, and addressed […]
PT’s ‘Parsi Pulse’ brings you the voice of the community, spanning generations and reflecting diverse perspectives on matters that interest, impact and shape us. Each edition features a question opinions, preferences and diverse perspectives from community members. As Parsi Times marks its 15th anniversary, we remember the very purpose with which it began and the […]
– How Iranian Zoroastrians Kept The Faith Alive – By Firuzeh Irani Long before Parsis built a thriving community in India, the story of Zoroastrian survival was being written in the rugged mountains, hidden villages and quiet homes of Iran. For centuries after the Arab conquest of Persia, in the seventh century, Zoroastrians faced pressure, […]