Meherbai and Merwanji loved movies, not just Bollywood and Hollywood but even World Cinema. They relished movies from various parts of the world as well as Tamil, Telugu and Bengali ones at various film-societies, plus at the NCPA which was their second home in the evenings. For Merwanji, once he saw a movie, that was […]
Aarey Milk Colony: Situated in Goregaon in suburban Mumbai, the landmark Aarey Milk Colony (AMC) was established in 1949, inaugurated by the then PM Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951. AMC is an extended forest area of Borivali National Park which envelopes small villages and attraction places. One of the main attraction of AMC is ‘Chhota Kashmir’ (Mini Kashmir), […]
Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients: Marinade: 1 Lemon; 1 tsp. dried or fresh Oregano; 2 tbsp. Olive Oil; 4-5 cloves Garlic (finely chopped); 1 tbsp. chopped Parsley; 500gms skinless and boneless Chicken Legs; 1 medium Zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into (1/2-inch-thick) slices; Red and Yellow Bell Peppers, half each quartered and cut into ( […]
There are twenty times as many smartphone users as there are hungry children. If each of us gives a little, we could make a difference. ‘ShareTheMeal’ is an app that helps donate to hungry children in war-torn, poor and famine-struck areas. The cost of the meal is just Rs. 30/- per day, per child. You just […]
Cama Park, Andheri organized All-Parsee box-cricket (underarm) tournament on 13th and 14th May, 2017, with 13 teams participating across Mumbai. This six-a-side, five-over contest witnessed engrossing knock-out stages. In the first semi-final, with the scores tied, Malcolm Baug and CJ witnessed a super-over. The heroic efforts of Shavir Afshai of Malcolm Baug managed to take […]
On 28th May, 2017, the Nowroze Baug Play Centre organized the ‘4th Annual All Parsi Box Cricket Competition’ at the playground. 32 teams of 6 players each (with one compulsory female player) competed for the trophy. Chief Guest Aditya Tare, who plays for IPL’s Delhi Daredevils and is the record-holder for most dismissals by a […]
On 27th May, 2017, the Parsee Youth League of Ahmedabad (PYLA) hosted its ‘Annual Floodlit Volleyball Tournament’ at the Parsi Sanatorium grounds. Witnessed by a crowd of over 100 people, the tournament was played between six teams which were divided into two groups of three teams each. The top two teams of each group advanced […]
Just being physically fit no longer ensures a happy child. They need to be mentally strong, calm, confident, grounded and level headed especially in the face of competition. Taichi for children has become a pressing need given the pressure of expectations on their little shoulders. An exclusive martial art form, Taichi ensures the holistic development […]
Jiyo Parsi Visits Pune Jiyo Parsi is organising a fun-filled evening on 10th June, 2017, from 5pm to 7pm, at the Community Hall, Bai Jeejeebhoy Building, Lulla Nagar, Pune. Register before 9th June 2017 on 09822291743 or call Nilufer Laher on 7083332615, between 4 pm to 8 pm.
It is never below the dignity of any one to work by his own hands, Ahura Mazda. There is no shame to put one’s hand at the plough, there is no shame to set one’s shoulder to the wheel, there is no shame to dig a trench, there is no shame to work as a […]
Zoroastrian religion is a monotheistic faith and Zoroastrians believe in one God – Ahura Mazda, the Wise Lord. He is also referred to as Dadar-e-gehan Daman or creator of the Universe. He is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient; the fount of all things good and beautiful, all things wise and wonderful; He is just and good, […]