The auspicious 221st salgreh of Surat’s Amroli Agiary or the Hormasji Bomanji Wadia Adarian, situated in Amroli village in Surat, was celebrated on 21st November, 2024 (Roj Adar, Mah Tir), amidst much religious fervour. A Hama Anjuman Machi was performed in the Havan Geh at 9:30 am, followed by a Khushali-nu-Jashan at 10:30 am, performed […]
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Watch Out For WZCC’s Toronto Conclave 2025!
The WZCC (World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce) Conclave is all set to take place next year in Toronto, renowned for its vibrant business community, diversity and community spirit. To be held in April next year, the WZCC Toronto Conclave 2025 provides an exciting opportunity for Zoroastrian entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, and visionaries across to world, to collaborate, connect, […]
ZAGNY And WZCC-NY Host Zoro TCS NY Marathoners
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 […]
‘Homi’ng The Parsi Accent For Bollywood Stars!
Homiyar Sachinwalla, an Advertising industry professional, and a prominent voice over and dubbing artist, has been training some leading film personalities in mastering the unique Parsi accent. One of his more recent stints include being the Dialect Coach for Bollywood actor, Chunky Pandey, who portrays the role of a Parsi doctor, in the film, ‘Vijay […]
The Parsi Migration: Nilgiri Hills And Mysore
The three Nilgiris townships of Ooty, Coonoor and Wellington (in Tamil Nadu), collectively make a picturesque hill-station, first discovered in the early 1820s. Seth Pestonji Nusserwanji Bottlewalla, the first Parsi to reach Ooty in 1829, along with brothers Jehangirji and Framji, established a general provision store, ‘Europe Shop’, which catered to the British Army. In […]
Pervin Taleyarkhan Elected Chair Of Michigan’s IP Law Section
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 […]
Beat The Winter Sniffles
Winter is here, and with it comes the season of coughs, sniffles, and sore throats. As temperatures drop, the number of cold and flu cases soars! But why does winter bring such an onslaught of respiratory illnesses? More importantly, how can you boost your immune system to stay strong and healthy when the mercury drops? […]
Dr. Shahriyour Andaz Conferred Prestigious Mary Pearson Award
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 […]
The Feast Of Tirgan
Parsis in India are currently celebrating the month of Tir and on Monday 25th November, 2024, Roj Tir will coincides with Mah Tir as per the Shahenshahi calendar, marking the Parab or festival of Tirgan, one of the three most widely celebrated seasonal festivals of ancient Iran. Tirgan is an ancient Iranian seasonal festival, alongside Navruz (spring), Yalda (winter) and Mehergan (autumn). Unfortunately, with both […]
My Revolutionary Diet!
Are you encountering a weight-plateau, where the numbers on the scale just won’t budge, no matter what you try? Do you wanna get rid of those last stubborn 5 kilos… or even those 10 (or more)… and that too in a jiffy? Okay then. Settle down in your favourite easy chair or recliner, with one […]
Navsari Library Book Reading Session By Kersi Deboo Honouring Tata’s Legacy
Navsari’s Shri Sayaji Vaibhav Library, commenced the Hindu New Year with a Book-reading session – a rendition on the Tata family and paying homage to the Late Ratan Tata’s legacy, by Shri Kersi Deboo – one of the library’s oldest member as also the Vice Chairman and the Zoroastrian (Parsi) representative member in the National Commission […]