Hearty congratulations to Er. Pashan Broacha for having completed his Martab rituals, on 7th March, 2025. He had stepped into the journey of priesthood having become a Navar in March 2023. The Martab ceremony was performed in remembrance of Pashan’s grandfather – Late Rusi Hiraji Broacha, at Malcom Baug Agiary, under the able guidance of Er. […]
Pirojsha Godrej, Executive Chairman of Godrej Properties, was recognized for his outstanding contribution in the ‘Energy, Real Estate, and Infrastructure’ category, at the prestigious 26th EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2024 – a program recognizing entrepreneurial excellence, held on 14th March, 2025. This honor reflects his visionary leadership, steadfast commitment to sustainable development, and […]
The nation’s leading martial artist and strength athlete, Vispy Kharadi, made history yet again by securing his 16th Guinness World Record, on 12th February, 2025, in Italy. He now holds the world record for the Heaviest Weight Sustained on Human Body, where an astounding 1,819 kilograms (4010.2 pounds) was put on his body, a testament […]
The ZAGNY and WZCC-NY Chapter hosted a community dinner reception for Zoroastrian participants of the TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) New York City Marathon, at New York’s Dar-e-Mehr, on 1st November, 2024, two days ahead of the Marathon, with the aim of motivating greater participation in future Marathons. The Zoroastrian community was well represented at the […]
Pervin Rusi Taleyarkhan, Legal Counsel at Whirlpool Corporation in Michigan, USA, has been elected Chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Intellectual Property (IP) Law Section! As Chair, Pervin will lead the IP Council in facilitating the SBM IPLS’s goals of providing education and information on federal and state patent, trademark, and copyright law issues […]
Dr. Shahriyour Andaz, MD, Director of Thoracic Oncology at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital (Oceanside, New York), who has led the hospital’s effort to combat lung cancer, was conferred the prestigious Mary Pearson Award, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the hospital and the community. The event was held on 9th November, 2024, at […]
Bringing much pride onto the Zoroastrian worldwide community, Zubin Karkaria – Founder and CEO of VFS Global, was featured in the prestigious Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Leaders List 2024, in the ‘Outsourcing and Technology Services’ category. VFS Global Group is the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and global diplomatic missions. […]
There was added reason to celebrate Republic Day 2024, as two of our community stalwarts were recognised and honoured with the nation’s top civilian awards of the country. Renowned microbiologist, who pioneered the development of India’s inaugural Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program – Dr. Yazdi Maneksha Italia, was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in the […]
Peachy Pearl! Pearl Arzan Singpurwalla, from Bombay Scottish School, secured 97.16% in the ICSE examination, scoring 100% score in Math, Biology, History and Physical Education. Pearl has won the Audrey D’silva prize for essay writing and stood second at the DSO Throwball Championships representing her school. She is fond of dancing and has won various prizes […]
In a rare feat of exceptional grit, fitness, courage and determination, Tanaz K. Noble, a kayaker from Port Blair, made history by becoming the very first kayaker to cross the ‘Ten Degree Channel’, which is located in between Little Andaman and Car Nicobar by kayaking. Tanaz covered a distance of 118 kms across the Ten […]
Nine-year-old Speed-skating champ, Frehan Edulji, did everyone proud having won one Silver and two Bronze medals in the ‘Speed Skating State Championships’, were held from the 14th to 18th November, 2019. The son of proud parents – Shezrin and Phiroze Edulji, and grandson of beaming granny – Armin Dutia Motashaw, Frehan will go on to […]