Addresses the high cost of medical care for community members, the Global Council of Zoroastrians Trust (GCZT) recently announced the launch of its first free group medical insurance scheme for economically vulnerable members of the Parsi, Irani Zoroastrian community in India. Under this initiative, 234 beneficiaries will receive complimentary medical insurance with a floating cover of ₹5 lakhs per family. The policy provides both – […]
Continuing its long-standing commitment towards youth development, The WZO Trust Funds organised its Summer Camp 2026, from 6th to 8th May, 2026, bringing together 44 enthusiastic students from Navsari, Vadodara, Surat, Valsad, Ahmedabad and Vansda. The 3-day camp, held at Mauli Agro Tourism near Dahanu, offered a vibrant blend of learning, recreation and cultural bonding. […]
The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Limited (ZCBL) has ushered in a new era with the unopposed election of its Board of Directors, for a five-year term, commencing April 2026. The new Board takes charge at a landmark moment as the Bank prepares to enter its centenary year in June 2026. In a significant development, the Bank’s […]
– Announces Transformative Entrepreneurial Initiative For Gen Next – At a distinguished event hosted at Mumbai’s iconic Taj Mahal Palace, on 9th May, 2026, Ahmedabad-based industrialist, philanthropist and Chairman and MD of the eminent Rasna Group as also Founder Trustee – Areez Khambatta Benevolent Trust and Rasna Foundation – Piruz Areez Khambatta unveiled his much-anticipated […]
– Gratitude for the Bounty and Gifts of Ahura Mazda – Sharing the bounties of Ahura Mazda with gratitude and in harmony with others is essential for keeping one’s soul aligned with Asha (truth, righteous conduct and cosmic order). Gratitude and giving is the essence of the holy month of Dae which commenced on 12th May (Shahenshahi) […]
– Berjis Desai And Dinshaw Tamboly Deliver Compelling Calls For Reform And Revival – In a significant move to safeguard one of India’s most influential yet numerically vulnerable groups, the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) hosted a high-level national seminar titled, ‘Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways.’ Held at Mumbai’s Yashwantrao Chavan […]
– Because growing up also means growing beyond – There are a few truths in life that remain unquestioned. The earth turns, day yields to night, and every life begins in a mother’s womb. Equally undeniable is the quiet, sustaining force of a mother’s love, a presence so constant and life-giving that it shapes who […]
Let’s face it. The Parsi Mumma is a species the world has tried to study, understand and survive… but never fully succeeded. She is a full-time institution. Part MasterChef, part detective, part doctor, part emotional blackmail expert, she somehow runs the entire family like a one-woman corporation. She can force-feed you till you burst, detect […]
Dear Readers, There’s something wonderfully unique about a Parsi mother. She reveals herself in countless expressions of love and care – the silent yet resilient nurturer, the steadfast guardian of family values, the ever-watchful protector whose concern for her children never fades with age (hers or theirs!). She embodies a love so constant and selfless […]
As per recent news reports, the Parsi population in Kolkata has declined to just 347 individuals, marking its lowest recorded figure since the 1980s and reflecting a worrying demographic trend affecting the community across India. Once home to a thriving and influential Parsi population of nearly 1,600 members in the early 1980s, the city is […]
Lion Feroze Katrak PMJF was unanimously elected as the Multiple Council Chairman for 2026-27, at the recently concluded Lions International Annual Multiple District Convention held in Daman, from 1st to 3rd May, 2026. Multiple District 3231 comprises four districts, covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and extending from South Mumbai to Dahanu, including Raigad, Alibaug, Mahad, Karjat […]