Dear Readers, Every year, Mother Nature showers us with unmistakeable reminders when we get a bit wound up about the smaller things of life – like ourselves. As the IMD starts issuing its rainbow alerts, the monsoon season flexes its muscles and washes away any false sense of self-aggrandisement that we may have unwittingly or […]
Continuing its 25-year long tradition of hosting annual seminars, the World Zoroastrian Organisation (Feltham, London), hosted an annual seminar, on 2nd June, 2024, bringing together Zoroastrian speakers to share their expertise, with the aim of educate the community about lesser-known aspects of Zoroastrian culture and philosophy, and welcoming those who share an interest in the […]
The Pune chapter of the World Zarthusthi Chambers Of Commerce (WZCC) organised an exciting evening celebrating member’s night on 19th July, 2024, which was attended by over 51 members and guests and hosted by youth representative, Behnaz Nanavatti. Chapter Chair, Tehmasp Bharucha gave a warm welcome to all, sharing his delight at the completion of […]
The Malcolm Baug Premier League 2024, held on 19th and 20th July, turned out to be a thrilling football tournament, with over 120 participants competing in an atmosphere charged with enthusiasm and camaraderie, despite the rains creating mucky conditions on the field. Organized by the Malcolm Baug Parsi Gymkhana, an auction was held a week […]
The World Zoroastrian Organisation (Feltham, London) celebrated the Jashn-e-Tirgan festival at the World Zoroastrian House recently, attracting over 120 Parsi and Irani Zoroastrians, some attending for the first time, with many young adults. As the fest of Tirgan honours water, one of the most vital elements sustaining life on earth, a special table was laid […]
One of the world’s oldest (300+ years) fraternities, Freemasonry arrived in India 250 years ago, gaining many patrons who found it aligned with their own goals of promoting the practice of social and moral virtue. The Indian chapter found patrons in some of the community’s illustrious stalwarts (including the Petits, Jeejeebhoys, Camas, Tatas, Sir Phirozesah […]
Khushroo B. Panthaky, is a Chartered Accountant and a Senior Partner with 40 years of professional experience in an Accounting and Audit firm. In pursuit of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative, the Union Budget 2024 primarily focuses on employment, skilling, MSMEs and the middle-class. Hon’ble Finance Minister announced a review of the existing Income Tax Act with an aim of simplification, reduction […]
In the realm of grains, rice has long reigned supreme on our plates, be it with ‘dhan-dar-patio, dhansak or pulao-dar’, offering much satisfaction and comfort. However, with changing times, a new challenger approaches… Barley! Let’s delve into a savory discussion on the merits of barley versus rice and discover why barley (or ‘Jav’ in Gujarati), […]
Yazad Jahanbax Chinoy, from Valsad, did the nation and the community proud, by winning a Gold and a Silver medal at the ‘11th World Strength Lifting and Incline Bench Press Championship’, held from 15th to 21st July, 2024, in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan. Yazad won the gold medal, lifting a total of a whopping 505 kgs, and the […]
Recently, I was in a discussion with a friend who felt we have so many factions within our miniscule community – there’s Shehenshahi, Kadmi and Fasli Zoroastrians. These mainly differ in terms of the Zoroastrian calendar and in some matters of religious rituals. Besides these three groups, there are observers of the Ilm-e-kshnoom way of […]
The University of Birmingham unveiled a portrait commemorating Lord Karan Bilimoria’s illustrious ten-year tenure as Chancellor, on 18th July, 2024. Lord Bilimoria, the first Indian-born Chancellor of a Russell Group University in Great Britain, stepped down, leaving behind a legacy of transformative leadership. The portrait was crafted by renowned portrait artist, Benjamin Sullivan, who has […]