The felicitation function of Vada Dasturji Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor, on his prestigious appointment as member to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) representing Parsi Zoroastrians, hosted by the Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust (MEJMT) Dadar, Mumbai, on 2nd July, 2017, witnessed an overwhelming turnout! Nearly forty trusts and associations across Mumbai, including Colaba, Byculla, Lalbaug, […]
On 2nd July, 2017, XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) held its Literary Arts and Fine Arts Festival (LAFA) at the JB Vachha High School, Dadar. Over two hundred and sixty four members participated along with fifty volunteers, conducting educative and fun events including debate, impromptu speaking, spelling bee, poetry recitation and crossword-solving. A total of twenty […]
The grand 112-year-old, Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Fire Temple, Hyderabad inaugurated their newly renovated Dar-E-Meher, with the ‘Yazashne’ and ‘Vendidad’ ceremonies being conducted in the memory of Late Perin Kersasp Dastoor, by her daughters, Meher Dastoor and Farida Antia and grandchildren, Sanaea Chichgar and Khushro Antia, and performed by Yaozdathregar Mobeds, Er. Adil Bhesania and […]
Veteran journalist Freny Manecksha makes her foray as an author with the launch of her book, ‘Behold, I Shine’, on 7th July, 2017 at Mumbai’s Press Club. The book is a narrative that documents the lives of bereaved women and children, in conflict-stricken Kashmir, who live with the wretched reality of being unable to trace […]
Andhra Style Green Chilli Chicken Ingredients: For Marinade: 400 gms Chicken (boneless) cut into small pieces; 2 tbsp. Yogurt; 1 tbsp. Ginger Paste; 1 tbsp. Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp. Green Chili Paste; 2 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp. Salt. For Green Masala: 1/2 cup Coriander chopped; 5-6 Curry Leaves; 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds. For Tempering: 1 Onion fine chopped; 1 tbsp. Ghee; 3 Green Chillies; 4 sprigs Curry Leaves; 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce; Salt to taste. Method: Wash chicken, strain the water and mix chicken […]
Chhota Kashmir: Chhota Kashmir is a garden with a small lake nestled within Aarey Milk Colony, an extended forest area of Borivali National Park, at Goregaon in Mumbai. Offering boating facilities and place to relax, Chhota Kashmir is a scenic retreat from the chaotic hubbub of the city. This place was a venue for many film […]
Fantastic Farsak! Er. Farsak Palia of Navsari scored CGPA- 9.48/10 and stood 2nd in his B.Tech (Civil Engineering) examination from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat. Having had his research paper published in IJETAE (International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering) Journal, Farsak will pursue MS in Civil Engineering specializing in Structural Engineering […]
12-year-old Parzan Nariman, son of Meher and Er. Cyrus Nariman, was ordained Navar on 26th May, 2017, at the Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary in Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari. Er. Parzan learnt his prayers under the guidance of Er. Hamavand Katila, while the Navar ceremony was performed by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushru Kanga, invoking the […]
The residents of F S Parukh Dharamshala had an eventful day, when NGO, ‘Book a Smile’ organized an art activity for the residents, on 30th June, 2017. Teams of two participants each were given a sheet of paper and colouring material to paint, draw and give form to their thoughts and emotions. The young at […]
On 2nd July, 2017, the newly-renovated Captain Colony Recreation Hall was inaugurated with a Jasan ceremony. Formally known as the ‘Meher Jinwalla Hall’ built in the 1950s as a recreation center for residents, the Hall was renovated through a donation of Rupees five and a half lakhs provided by the BPP. The Jasan was attended […]
Advertising veteran, Roda Mehta, will be honoured with the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2017’, by the acclaimed Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI), on 14th July, 2017 in Mumbai, for her legendary and pioneering role in establishing scientific media planning and buying in India; and building a whole generation of media professionals for the advertising […]