On 23rd December, 2024 Lions Club of Byculla, visited Xavier’s Resource Center for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), where Arin and Percy Master donated Rs. 50,000/- to Dr. Sam Taraporewalla for purchase of required equipment. Dr. Taraporewalla and his team, who are dedicated to research and advancement for helping the visually impaired, explained how the advanced […]
Hoshmand Freddy Elavia, 17-year-old racing prodigy, once again made the community proud by winning the Overall Title in the Pro Senior Category of the Indikarting Pro Races Season 6, with the first two races held in Mumbai on (25-26th May and 23rd and 24th November) and the grand finale at Ahmedabad Indikarting, on 11th-12th January, […]
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) elected senior physician, Dr. Hozie Dara Kapadia, as the National Vice President, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Headquarters at a glittering ceremony at IMA Hyderabad. With a practise spanning over five decades, Mumbai-based Dr. Kapadia was former President of IMA Maharashtra (2018-19) and Mumbai branch (1997-98). He has also served as President of […]
Age truly waters down to being just a number for the inspirational, 70-year-old Mehernosh Bamji, who has been making waves literally, having participated and won accolades in the recently held state and national swimming championships. Notching an amazing bounty of three gold medals at the ‘Maharashtra State Masters Aquatic Championship’, held at Nasik on 19th and […]
Adil J. Govadia As explained earlier, Spenta and Angra are the two impersonal and universally opposing primeval spirits or Minos (Shaktis), while man’s endeavour is to convert his Angra-tainted Urvan (soul) into the Spenta-enlightened spiritual light of Wisdom. Thus, over several rebirths, man learns from experience and wisdom to practice Humata (good thoughts), Hukhta (good […]
FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, and the Zoroastrian Association of Houston launched the 18th North American Zoroastrian Congress, themed: ‘Generation Z: Propelling Zarathushti Resurgence’, spread across four days starting 29th December, 2024, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston. Attended by over 750 participants and over 60 speakers from across the world […]
On 19th January, 2025, Mumbai city will witness the annual ‘Mumbai Marathon’, an event ongoing proudly since 2004. For endurance enthusiasts, these forty-two kilometres gruellingly, exhilarating, long-distance run is an indescribable moment and movement, described by many as a life-changing moment. The Mumbai Marathon is not just about running. It has an inclusive and robust […]
The 4th edition of Iranshah Udwada Utsav (IUU), held in late December 2024, concluded on a successful note, as did the earlier three editions. Each one earned accolades from most participants and attendees, as well as criticism from a few, some constructive and some not so. Criticism is always best ignored so long as it […]
As children, we learnt about our five senses viz. Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch. We learnt that we need all five senses to function in our day to day lives. But as children, we were never taught about our sixth sense – the inner sense or the inner world which exists within each one […]
Dear Readers, As we make the most of this fabulous festive season, what stands out clearly is that us bawas have surely mastered the two main aspects of life – ‘The Art of Living’ and ‘The Art of Giving’. Repeatedly have we proven that the real essence of the art of living lies in its […]
Banaji Atash Behram’s Varasiyaji or the holy albino bull, passed away on 7th January, 2025. The funeral was held at the Doongerwadi, Mumbai. The community expresses gratitude for his noble services in the line of our faith and religion. Garothman Behest to his noble soul.