For the third consecutive time in the past five years, Team Clean and Green Udvada Trust (CGU), successfully undertook a comprehensive cleanup project in Udvada, in collaboration with ‘Return to Roots’ (RTR) – a Zoroastrian youth program, designed to strengthen community identity and foster connections among Zoroastrian youth globally through collective excursions which explore religious, social, […]
This week marks a historic milestone for Mumbai’s Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community as the revered Bhikha Behram Well completes 300 years. The historic tricentenary was celebrated with a gala thanksgiving celebration on 21st March, which also marked the most auspicious Jamshedi Navroz. To commemorate this momentous occasion, a series of tributes, including a special commemorative coin, […]
– Adil J. Govadia – East India Company, which began developing Bombay in the 18th century, invited Parsis to the city from Navsari and Surat to mainly work as interpreters. They took to Parsis essentially because of their flair for spoken languages like English, French and Portuguese, often addressing them as ‘Dou-bhashas’, meaning those who know […]
‘Steel Man’ from Surat, the nation’s leading martial artist and strength athlete, Vispy Kharadi made history yet again by setting another Guinness World Record for the ‘Longest Duration Holding Hercules Pillars (Male)’. Displaying unparalleled strength and endurance, Kharadi held the towering Hercules pillars, measuring 123 inches in height with a 20.5-inch diameter and weighing 166.7 […]
We have just celebrated the spring festival of Navruz and commenced Nature’s New Year as per the Fasal or Seasonal Calendar, on 21st March. However, as per the Shahanshahi (Royal) calendar, today (22nd March 2025) is Roj Ava of Mah Ava or the sacred Parab of the water Divinity which according to the Fasal calendar […]
The highly anticipated seventh edition of the All-Zoroastrian Arm Wrestling Competition unfolded with electrifying energy, sportsmanship, and community spirit at the Parsee Gymkhana, on 8th March, 2025. Sponsored by Justice (Retd.) Shahrukh Kathawala, Er. and Mrs H.P. Antia Trust and WZO Trust Funds, the event saw a large number of brawny participants performing to a […]
Some of the best stories ever written are about women, by women! Those who say women are the weaker sex are incredibly naïve! Women are the very epitome of strength and resilience. While being the precious glue that binds all things tender and beautiful, women are raised to put another’s needs before their own, thus […]
Women are special – like a thick spread of butter on taaju pav – they make life richer. But Parsi women are a whole next level of special! Aapri Bawis are a delightful mix of sharp wit, strong opinions, and their undying love for food, second only to their undying love for proving you wrong! […]
Every Parsi woman knows walking along Marine Drive’s sea-face or any dariyo (sea), is more than just a daily ritual – it’s a sacred pause in a busy life. The crisp sea breeze, the rhythmic crash of waves, and the chatter of familiar faces bring a sense of calm and connection. But have you ever […]
Have you blocked the dates from April 29 – May 3, 2025 yet? Make this summer one to remember for a lifetime with an inspiring and transformative experience at the WZCC TORONTO Conclave 2025, hosted by the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) Toronto Chapter. Championing the theme: ‘The Other Side of Business’, the Toronto […]
The Navsari Management Association (NMA) organized the event, on the eve of 1st March, 2025, at the Anavil Sanskar Trust (Navsari), under the J N Tata Memorial Lecture Series, featuring the launch of the Gujarati edition of Jamshedji Tata – Powerful Learnings for Corporate Success. R. Gopalakrishnan, Former Director of Tata Sons, graced this birthplace […]