Within the historic premises of Mumbai’s Sir J J Hospital stands a place that reflects the true spirit of compassion and community… a sanctuary for elderly members of the Parsi, Irani and Zoroastrian community who find themselves alone, without family or financial support in their later years. The ward traces its origins to the vision […]
Dear Readers, In a community as close knit as ours, it’s easy to assume we know each other’s joys and struggles. Yet beyond our bustling Baugs, elegant Agiaries and hectic lives, there are Parsi families in remote villages quietly navigating life’s hardships. When distance grows, awareness fades, giving way to silence and neglect. As a […]
Reaffirming its commitment to community welfare, the WZO Trust Funds, successfully carried out its annual food grains and essentials distribution drive, during January and February, 2026, reaching more than 323 underprivileged families across 59 centres in rural Gujarat and parts of Maharashtra. The large-scale initiative focused on remote and interior villages where access to basic […]
– An Expanding Vision for a Compassionate Tomorrow – For over fifteen years, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) has stood as a pillar of hope and support for the Parsi community, quietly transforming lives through sustained service and thoughtful intervention. Established on 19th August, 2009, ZTFI has grown into one of the community’s […]
For nearly four decades, Arnavaz Jal Mistry has stood as a steadfast pillar of compassion within the Parsi community, dedicating her life to service with humility, discipline and rare consistency. Long before community work became fashionable, she quietly immersed herself in causes that demanded patience, emotional strength and unwavering commitment. Whether caring for the elderly, […]
Dear Readers, As the festive season wraps our community in its familiar warmth, the spirit of giving feels even more alive, reminding us of the generosity that has long defined Parsis. For generations, Parsis have been recognised, across India and the world, as pioneers of philanthropy. Our compassion has built hospitals, schools, baugs, libraries, arts […]
Dear Readers, Over the past few decades, the concerns facing our small but spirited community are becoming harder to ignore. We speak often of dwindling numbers, but the challenges extend far beyond birth rates. Across Mumbai, Gujarat and other old Parsi pockets, we hear familiar stories – ancestral homes quietly taken over by encroachers, landsharks […]
For over four decades, the World Zoroastrian Organisation Trust Funds have stood as a beacon of hope for the Parsi Irani Zoroastrian community in India. Founded in 1995, this philanthropic institution has championed the cause of the underprivileged and the distressed, extending support across all aspects of life – rural and urban. Their core mission […]
Continuing its legacy of compassionate care and clinical excellence, Masina Hospital, Mumbai’s oldest private charitable multi-speciality institution, was awarded the prestigious ‘Excellence in Legacy & Impact – Century of Service Recognition in Healthcare’, on 24th July, 2025, at the Times Network’s ET NOW Business Conclave and Awards 2025. The award was presented by State Minister […]
30th June marks the 202nd Birth Anniversary of one of the community’s greatest stalwarts – Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, First Baronet, a visionary whose entrepreneurial daring and unwavering philanthropy transformed Bombay’s skyline and the lives of countless Parsis. From founding one of India’s earliest cotton mills to championing girls’ education and spearheading pioneering healthcare institutions, Dinshaw […]
