Mumbai’s iconic and most famous historical landmark, the Gateway of India, located on the Arabian Sea in Colaba, South Mumbai, celebrated its glorious centennial anniversary, on 4th December, 2024. The stunning Indo-Saracenic arch monument was built to commemorate the historic arrival King George V, for his Coronation as the Emperor of India a few days […]
Dear Readers, The festive season is always the best part of the year, especially for our small but fun-loving, close-knit community. A large number of our ‘vhalas’ – relatives and loved ones – return and converge in Aapru Bombay to enjoy all the festivities – from lagans and navjotes to some of the very best, fab and fun events the community has to […]
The ‘Zoroastrian Youth Association (ZYA) Poona’ recently organized a fun, ‘Bawa’s Day Out’, at Velocity Entertainmentz, Panchgani, where thirty young community members got together to spend a day of fun and bonding. Right from the early morning bus-ride (Penosh Transport) where everyone was treated to the yummy ‘pora-pav’ (Vohuman Cafe), to friendly go-kart racing competitions, […]
– Kerfegar Eduljee – The Iranshah Udwada Utsav (IUU) serves as a global platform for Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians worldwide, uniting the community in celebration of a shared history, enduring legacy and accomplishments. Through this celebration, the cultural convergence of the past and present is honoured, fostering a deep sense of pride and unity among Zoroastrians. IUU […]
Dahanu-district based Shirin Dinyar Irani Learners Academy, which runs under the YZAD Education Trust, was awarded the ‘Best School In Palghar District’, at the Star Education Awards 2024, in a glittering function held on 26th November, 2024, at the BKC MMRDA Grounds, as part of the Education Supply and Franchise Expo (ESFE) 2024. The award, […]
On 27th November, 2024, the Zoroastrian community worldwide lost a true friend, well-wisher and philanthropist. Although he lived in the USA, his heart was always in India and his soul resided in Iran. He used to visit India periodically usually during the cooler winter months and meet his old friends and relatives. He would also stay […]
Adil J. Govadia Ancient religions are known to use allegory* as a powerful literary tool to convey complex ideas and ethical lessons through exemplary representations. (An allegory is a parable that displays a deeper moral lesson like the ‘Hare and Tortoise’ story which underlines a hidden message – ‘slow and steady wins the race’!) By […]
‘Knowledgiate’, the annual in-house magazine of the Dadar Athornan Institute (DAI), which is being published since the past forty years, celebrated its Ruby anniversary with the release of a Special Postal Cover to commemorate the auspicious occasion, in a select function held at the Mumbai GPO, on 5th December, 2024. The unique aspect of this […]
Swastika – The Bent Cross The swastika is India’s version of one of humanity’s most enduring, ancient symbols. The oldest known use of this symbol dates back to the end of the last Ice Age. A figurine carved with a recognizable armed plus sign dating to 10,000-13,000 BCE was found in Ukraine. How the ancient […]
Er. Hormazd Khushnoor Jijina achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Indian in two decades to win the FCF Pro Belt in the Senior category, at the 17th World Cup Championships, which were held in Russia. Eighteen countries participated in the competition which was organised by the International Federation of Full Contact Fighting MMA. Hormazd Jijina’s […]
Turkey has increasingly become a preferred tourist destination. By the onset of the millennium, Turkey was gaining momentum but come 2021, Turkey stood proud as the fourth-most visited country in the world. At its height in 2019, pre-pandemic, Turkey attracted 51 million foreign tourists! Straddled between Asia and Europe, Turkey boasts of a unique Arabian […]