One of Mumbai’s youngest fire temples, the Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary, located in Mumbai’s Godrej Baug, celebrated its 25th anniversary on 14th December, 2024. Built by the magnanimous Jokhi family, the Agiary serves hundreds of families living in and around Godrej Baug. There was much excitement in Godrej Baug with residents decorating the entrances of […]
Dr. Mehraban Puladi, President of the Anjoman-e-Mobedan, the highest religious authority for Zoroastrians in Iran, paid a visit to the holy Bhikha Behram Well in Mumbai, on 16th December, 2024, as part of his religious and cultural tour where he will visit Zoroastrian religious sites in India. Accompanying him was Saloumeh Gholami, Professor of Zoroastrian […]
On the 100th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Mohammed Rafi, inarguably one of India’s greatest singers, Hoshang K Katrak pays a tribute to the celebrated singer and explores his enigmatic relationship with the father-son composer duo – Sachin Dev Burman and Rahul. As the nation celebrates the maestro’s 100th birth anniversary on 24th December, my thoughts […]
Having proven her winning proficiency as a veteran marathoner and sprinter, Khurshid Mistry recently dove into the swimming arena, and not surprisingly, has been tasting much victory here as well!! Having bagged an impressive three gold medals in her age category, at the ‘National Masters Swimming Championship, 2024’, organized by the Nashik District Aquatic Association, […]
Today, 21st December, 2024, marks the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere. The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of the Earth’s poles reach their maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere of the globe. Today marks mid-winter as also the shortest day and […]
Globally renowned scholar of Avestan language, Fellow of the British Academy and a Zartoshty Brothers Professor of Zoroastrianism at SOAS, University of London, Dr. Almut Hintze recently visited Mumbai and shared her views on different aspects of her field of study, on two occasions in the city – at the Royal Yacht Club on 29th […]
Dear Readers, The pleasantly cold wave that has graced Mumbai over the past week has brought in much relief to us all. It gets quite nippy, especially in the baugs and the burbs, but we’re good with that because it’s a welcome change from the usual sweat and grime. Just like the rains were a […]
The Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP) concluded its 53rd Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on 30th November, 2024, amidst much insightful discussion and a review of the past year’s achievements. IASAP’s mission is to empower secretaries and administrative professionals through education, networking and advocacy. After welcoming members and Past Presidents, a one-minute […]
The Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat (APP) organized a matrimonial meet at the Parsi Sanatorium on 7th and 8th December, 2024, garnering attendance from 15 female and 52 male participants, from across India. The meet commenced with a Humbandagi led by APP Trustee, Kety Daruwala. APP President, Brig. Jahangir P. Anklesaria, VSM welcomed the participants and emphasized […]
Calling Zoroastrian Entrepreneurs Tigers Den is your chance to showcase your business at the WZCC Conclave in Toronto, in April next year! The stage is set for Zoroastrian entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses to an audience of over 100 global delegates and a panel of seasoned investors and business owners, on 30th April, 2025. Whether […]
– From Tardeo To Udwada – On 7th December, 2024, 51-year-old Viraf Randeria embarked on an extraordinary and unforgettable divine quest with his nephew, 25-year-old Kaiwan Randeria – a 200 km walk from Tardeo (South Mumbai) to the most holy, Pak Iranshah Atashbehram in Udwada, Gujarat. “It took us 5 days to complete, and every […]