A hypocrite! Surely from time to time, I may have been one, but then so have you, right? That’s the unfailing truth. You know it, and so do I. I have, on several occasions, pretended to be alright with things even though my instincts wanted to scream out, “It’s not ok!” How many of us […]
Meherbai’s mandli always had intelligent, intellectual and meaningful conversations and discussions, based on the latest newspaper and TV headlines. Meherbai also encouraged the Mandli members to be active on social media platforms to keep up with the ongoings of the world. Today, they met at the posh, sprawling coffee shop of a suburban hotel. Soli Saliboti: […]
Khushroo B. Panthaky is a Chartered Accountant and a Senior Partner with 41 years of professional experience in an Accounting and Audit firm. Budget 2024 laid the foundation for streamlining the intricate Income tax provisions and curtailing tax disputes. The Finance Minister also announced a comprehensive review of the existing Income Tax Act with an aim to make it concise and […]
Dear Readers, Tomorrow, 26th January, 2025, marks our 76th Republic Day. While there is no denying the indispensable role our Parsi forefathers have played in India’s freedom struggle, as also in our direct and indirect contributions to fortifying the Indian Constitution, we can’t help but reflect on our diminishing presence in the Armed Forces. This […]
Saronda Parsi Jarthosti Anjuman organised its annual T20 cricket series, starting 21st December, 2024, which saw participation 14 inter-town teams. Supported by by Kishorebhai Patel and Hareshbhai (Balia) Patel, the series finale was held on 19th January, where team ‘Saronda A’ beat ‘Sports Arena Haresh 11’ to clinch victory by 21 runs. Saronda Parsi Anjuman’s Trustees […]
At the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, which was held on 19th January, 2025, the remarkable father-son duo, Er. Jehangirji Mobedji (74) and Yazad Mobedji (42), proved yet again that age is just a number when it comes to perseverance and passion. Residents of Cusrow Baug and regulars at its gym, the duo participated […]
The Clean & Green Udvada Trust (CGU) will unveil its latest pioneering initiative – the installation of three solar panels (through the generosity of Concast (India) Pvt. Ltd.,) as well as one microgrid, at three strategic locations within Udvada village, on 26th January, 2025. Dasturji Tehemton Burjorji Mirza will preside as Chief Guest on the […]
Multiple award-winning, Mumbai-based author, Murzban F. Shroff, recently released his latest book, titled ‘Muses Over Mumbai’, a collection of 17 stories underlining the belief that Mumbai lives through the characters inhabiting the city, gaining immense international praise from literary greats including Booker Prize winner – Salman Rushdie, Pulitzer Prize Laureate – Robert Olen Butler, Sahitya […]
A new initiative by the Tata Mumbai Marathon, held on 19th January, 2025, celebrated the dedication of long-time marathon runners with the launch of ‘The Legends Club’, honouring runners who have completed 10 or more full marathons (FMs) at the prestigious Mumbai event. 59-year-old Cyrus R. Palsetia was honoured for completing an impressive 15 FMs. […]
On 26th January, 2025, India will celebrate Republic Day, with the theme this year being ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas‘ (Golden India: Heritage and Progress). Republic Day marks the adoption of India’s constitution and the country’s transition to a Sovereign Democratic Republic on January 26, 1950. Every year, the celebrations marking the day feature spectacular […]
Hyderabad witnessed an exciting display of cricket and camaraderie during the 36th Jiji Irani Challenge Cup Cricket Tournament, which successfully concluded on 15th January, 2025. This prestigious annual tournament witnessed Zoroastrian teams from Kolkata, Nagpur, Jamshedpur, Secunderabad/Hyderabad, and Surat compete in a round-robin format, with each city hosting the event by rotation. This year, Hyderabad […]