11 -year-old, Jehaan Bhadha, son of Charmayne and Er. Khushroo Bhadha was ordained a Navar at Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary, Jogeshwari, on 14th May, 2017, Roj Hormazd, Mah Dae. Er. Jehaan learnt his prayers under the guidance of Er. Keki Panthaki, while the Navar ceremony was performed under the leadership of Er. Eric Dastur and […]
75th Anniversary Celebrations of Bai Jerbai Baug Sports League The Bai Jerbai Baug Sports League is organising a ‘Gala Evening’ in celebration of 75 glorious years, with a fun-filled evening full of entertaining performances, followed by a contributory dinner buffet (veg & non-veg), on 20th May, 2017, from 6:00 pm onwards. To purchase dinner coupons, […]
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26th May, 2017 marks the 186th Birth Anniversary of one of our most revered, prayed-to and loved saints, Jamshedji Sohrabji Kukadaru Saheb. Known as the Zarthosti Saint of the 19th Century, Dasturji Kukadaru’s life is exemplary about unparalleled devotion to Ahura Mazda, Zarathustra and their beautiful creation – the Mazdayasni-Zarthosti Religion. Born on 26th May, […]
Every year, Dae Mahino, Khorshed Roj is observed as Zarthost-No-Diso, or the day that our beloved prophet, Zarathustra left the earthly, mortal life. This year, Zarthost-No-Diso falls on Wednesday, the 24th of May, 2017. Special prayer sessions are organized on this day, with prayers and religious discourses focusing on the life and works of our […]
Man is born to work and prosper, not to rest and rust. Ahura Mazda is the eternal worker. He has never known rest. Neither has Sraosha, nor have the Amesha Spentas and the Yazatas and the Fravashis. They will all work till time without end. Animals on land and birds in the air and fishes […]
“Mom, Dad! Let’s get a dog?” “No!” 25 years down the line… “Let’s get a dog, dear hubby?” “No!” Twelve more years have passed and I’ve heard one too many “No’s” in my life. So after thinking about it for many nights I decided this time I would take matters in my own hands. I […]
Burjor Dustoor is a well-known actor who’s dynamic talent spans across all mediums – theatre, Bollywood, Hollywood, International feature films, TV serials, TV commercials, music videos, et al! Though he’s also regarded as a travel connoisseur and a foodie, it is his acting talents that he is best known and loved for. A professional theatre […]
The Sense of an Ending, based on Julian Barnes’ Booker Prize winning 2011 novel and adapted for the big screen by debutant Nick Payne, is all about a lonely septuagenarian Anthony Webster (Jim Broadbent)— retired, divorced and running an antiquated camera shop – trying to come to terms with his Cambridge University ex-flame, a good […]
Right after the great success of 91 children being born in the last year, Jiyo Parsi, organized an interactive workshop for our proactive Zoroastrian Priests and their wives, at the Godrej Masina Hospital Centenary Hall, on 13th May, 2017. The purpose of the seminar was not only to familiarize our priests with the Jiyo Parsi […]
Loosely inspired by the Bengali Ramdhanu and the Malayalam Salt Mango Tree, Hindi Medium mirrors the agony and woes parents endure while securing admission for their kids in schools. Chaudhary, in his third feature after Pyaar (and Shaadi) Ke Side Effects, has crafted a delightful and light-hearted comedy which expounds on the trials and tribulations […]