Vadodara’s Parsi community got together to celebrate the glorious 102nd salgreh of Sheth Faramji Contractor Adariyan, located at Sayajiganj, on the eve of 28th January, 2025. The celebrations commenced auspiciously with a prayer, followed by the crowd rendering the Parsi anthem, ‘Chaiye Hame Zarthosti’. Trustee Jeru M. Contractor shared the Adariyan’s rich history. Distinguished guests […]
Panthaki Baug inaugurated its new Multi-Sports Turf Ground on 14th February, 2025, amidst much excitement from residents who would now be able to use the ground for various sports, including volleyball, throwball and cricket. Inaugurated by BPP Chairman Viraf Mehta and Jehangir Panthaki, the ground has already hosted a steady stream of children and adult […]
17-year-old kart-racing prodigy, Hoshmand Freddy Elavia, made a spectacular debut in Autocross, at Generation Speed, India’s largest Motoring festival, organised at Amby Valley, on 22-23 February, 2025. Winning top prizes in his very first attempt at Motorcorss, Hoshmand notched up three impressive awards, winning first place in the Amateur Class (up to 1400cc) INAC3; second […]
Herodotus (484 - 425 BC) was an ancient Greek writer, geographer, and historian born in the Greek city of Halicarnassus which was part of the Persian Empire (now Bodrum in Turkey). He wrote ‘The Histories’ which is a detailed account of the Greco-Persian Wars. Herodotus was the first writer to do systematic investigation of historical events […]
The who’s who of the Parsi sporting world and eminent personalities gathered at the Parsee Gymkhana, Marine Lines, on 25th February, 2025, to commemorate 140 years of its glorious existence, marked by unfailing dedication to the promotion of sports. The event saw an auspicious beginning with Vada Dasturji Dr. Jamasp K. JamaspAsa, UK-based oncologist who […]
As a beacon of excellence, resilience, and unity, our small but influential community has built institutions that have withstood the test of time, preserving our traditions while embracing modernity. Our heritage institutions are not just a relic of the past, these are the foundation of our future. These time-honoured legacy establishments are not mere relics […]
The nation’s leading martial artist and strength athlete, Vispy Kharadi, made history yet again by securing his 16th Guinness World Record, on 12th February, 2025, in Italy. He now holds the world record for the Heaviest Weight Sustained on Human Body, where an astounding 1,819 kilograms (4010.2 pounds) was put on his body, a testament […]
As one of the world’s oldest religions, Zoroastrianism is a treasure trove of wisdom – offering guidance on leading a righteous, purposeful life. Rooted in the teachings of our glorious prophet Zarathustra, it emphasizes Humata, Hukhta, Huvarshta – Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds – as the foundation of a just and meaningful existence, […]
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Mumbai-based Roshni Dararyus Dadabhoy was recently recognized by ‘Social Samosa’, as a promising talent in their ‘40 Under 40’ Awards celebrating professionals in Indian media. Social Samosa, an independent platform dedicated to highlighting achievements in media, advertising, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship, selects honorees from a diverse range of industries, including corporate enterprises, financial institutions, and […]
13-year-old Er. Kyan Arzan Lali was ordained Martab in December 2024, at Mumbai’s Vatcha Gandhi Agiary. Having completed his Navari at the same Agiary in December 2022, dynamic young priest Kyan studies in the 7th grade in San Diego, California. He’s an avid soccer player, holds a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and […]