For thirteen years, the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) has been a beacon of spiritual unity, thanks to the visionary leadership of Er. Zarrir Bhandara and his son, Er. Zerkxis Bhandara, alongside the former ZAC President Vira Santoke. In December 2011, ZAC started a weekly religious practice of Humbandagi with the belief: ‘The community that […]
Celebrating its centennial year, the JB Vachha High School launched a commemorative volume titled, ‘Brick By Brick… Thought by Thought… the J.B. Vachha High School’, authored by Armin Wandrewala, with cover by Vyoma Parikh. The book encapsulates the history of JBV, as also the history of the Dadar Parsi Colony and the Dadar-Wadala-Matunga area, since […]
Mobed Mehraban Pouladi, President of Council of Iranian Mobeds, on his first official voyage to India, visited the Iranian Zoroastrian Anjuman (IZA) office in Fort, Mumbai, on 22nd December, 2024, amidst several IZA trustees and Irani Zoroastrian community members, at the IZA office. President of IZA, Khodaram Irani (WIBS Bakery), welcomed and introduced Mobed Pouladi, […]
This year’s Masquerade at the Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana (DPCG) was truly magical, captivating an impressive crowd of 700+ people of all ages. As guests entered the beautifully manicured lawns, the cool weather set the tone for an unforgettable evening to welcome the New Year. The stage came alive with stunning lighting and masks were […]
Iconic author, Bapsi Sidhwa, known as a founding figure of South Asian literature, passed away on 25th December, 2024, at the age of 86, in Houston, USA. Sidhwa was reckoned worldwide as a pioneering literary voice whose works transcended boundaries and bridged cultures. Best known for her globally bestselling novels, ‘Ice Candy Man’ and ‘The […]
By Firoze Jal Mehta It’s indeed a matter of great pride for our community, as the timeless, prestigious Fardunji Shapurji Parukh Old Age Home (Parukh Dharamshala), located in the heart of South Mumbai’s Khareghat Colony, enters its 150th year in 2025. Known for its immaculate planning and administration which ensures providing excellent care and facilities […]
On 25th December, 2024, the Pune-based Asha Vahishta Dadgah Saheb celebrated the completion of its 7th anniversary of enthronement of the Holy Fire. A thanksgiving huma-anjuman Jashan was performed by five Mobeds, followed by Humbandagi prayers by the gathered devotees. A contributory Maachi was also offered to the Dadgah Saheb in the Havan geh. As always, […]
The Yalda, Christmas and New Year festivities are over and we are already into the first week of a brand-new year 2025. Astrologers and numerologists have made their forecasts, but for most of us, stars may impel but they don’t compel. We have the choice to view most life situations as either a boon or […]
Media Partner: Parsi Times Making an impactful comeback after a hiatus of four years due to the pandemic, the fourth chapter of the Iranshah Udwada Ustav or IUU 2024 lived up to its promise of ‘bigger and better than ever before’… and then some! Proving yet again to be the perfect platform for the convergence […]
Renowned globally as the trailblazer consistently setting new standards and breakthroughs in expert eye-care, Dr. Cyres Mehta’s legacy is celebrated for its path-breaking advancements in ophthalmology. Constantly growing his repertoire of prestigious awards bestowed upon him, from India as well as from all across the world, Dr. Cyres brings immense pride to the nation and […]
The last month of the year has many of us reflect on the year gone by. We push away from all the noise and distractions, even as we look forward to new beginnings with the advent of a New Year. Some hope, some fulfilment and some resolutions that will be met as now there’s the […]