International Men’s Day (19th November) is just around the corner… and our dashing Bawa Men surely deserve a day dedicated exclusively to them! From double-parking outside Ripon Club to ordering half-the-menu at Britannia, from polishing the same shoe since 1985 to flirting with every bawi between Colaba and Karjat, the Parsi man is a deluxe, […]
By Zia P. Master Zia P. Master is a distinguished perfumer with over 15 years of professional practice. Trained at leading global institutes from Grasse and London, she has refined her mastery of olfactory design to become an authority in the field. A sought-after consultant to leading global fragrance houses, Zia perfects fragrance development with […]
Dear Readers, Over the past few decades, the concerns facing our small but spirited community are becoming harder to ignore. We speak often of dwindling numbers, but the challenges extend far beyond birth rates. Across Mumbai, Gujarat and other old Parsi pockets, we hear familiar stories – ancestral homes quietly taken over by encroachers, landsharks […]
Mumbai-born filmmaker Jahaan Noble has earned a prestigious nomination at the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 for Best Editing (Web Original Film) for his work on Netflix’s acclaimed thriller CTRL. The film, which has already bagged the IWM Buzz Digital Award for Best Editing, further cements Noble’s reputation as one of India’s most promising young storytellers […]
Teenage racing prodigy, Hoshmand Freddy Elavia, resident of Godrej Baug and a Sports Management student at IISM World (Marol), sped his way to victory at the Precision Play 3 – Hill Climb Race, organised by Team RaceCraft, on 9th November, 2025. Held at the scenic Kamshet near Pune, the competition witnessed intense participation, with Hoshmand […]
The Cawasjee Byramjee Banaji Atash Behram commemorated its 180th salgreh on 30th October, 2025 (Kadimi Sarosh Roj, Tir Mahino), with its characteristic sense of reverence and simplicity. The day opened with a beautifully crafted rangoli at the entrance by the Batiwallas, who also adorned the gates and photo frames with fresh floral garlands, setting a […]
By Razvin Namdarian A century after Art Deco first dazzled the world at the 1925 Paris Exhibition, Mumbai is honoring its own legacy through ‘Art Deco Alive!’ – a cross-continental celebration linking Ocean Drive in Miami with Marine Drive in Mumbai! Inaugurated on 6th November, 2025, at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, by Maharashtra’s Minister of […]
India’s celebrated ophthalmologist and ace shooter, Dr. Cyres Mehta, added yet another feather to his illustrious cap by winning the bronze medal in the ‘Standard Pistol’ category, at the recently concluded All India G V Mavlankar Shooting Championship – 34th edition (Pistol events), held in Ahmedabad from 31st October to 13th November, 2025. Representing Maharashtra, this […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
By Pourushasp Mehta The Young Zoroastrians Society, comprising the 16th East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Scout Group and the 71st East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Guide Group, celebrated a remarkable milestone with its 105th Annual Meeting and Social Gathering, on 9th November, 2025, at Allbless Baug, Mumbai. The evening was graced by Chief Guest – Dr. Mazda K. Turel, acclaimed neurosurgeon (Brain & Spine), who was […]
