Veteran paddler, Marazban Kersi Italia, from Surat, brought pride to the community with an outstanding performance at the 2nd Gujarat State Masters Table Tennis Tournament, held from 30th January – 1st February, 2026, at the Rajpath Club, in Ahmedabad. Competing in the 64+ age category, Marazban clinched the top spot with a gold medal and […]
The Parsi community has yet another reason to take pride as Prof. Rusi Taleyarkhan, an eminent nuclear engineer at Purdue University, leads a breakthrough that could redefine how radiation is monitored across critical sectors worldwide. Prof. Taleyarkhan and his research team have successfully created and validated a patent-pending, low-cost gamma radiation monitoring technology that combines […]
Dear Readers, Every issue of our community weekly brings you stories that remind us who we are and what keeps us strong. This week’s features on some of our leading community organisations, like WAPIZ, XYZ and WZO Trusts, reflect a powerful truth – when Parsi organisations step forward with purpose, the entire community moves ahead […]
Ten-year-old Tyra Zubin Contractor made the community proud at the 45th Goju-Ryu Karate Championship, held on 26th February, 2026, by winning a gold medal in the Kihon event and a silver medal in the Shadow Shiai category, under the White to Yellow Belt 8 to 10 age group. Guided by 7th Dan Black Belt Sensei […]
Eleven-year-old sharpshooter, Kian Firdosh Bacha, won a Gold medal at the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav 2025, held at Andheri Sports Complex. Competing in a strong field, he scored 305 out of 400. The tournament, organised under the patronage of MP Ravindra Waikar and aligned with the Fit India Khelo India initiative, attracted nearly 800 young athletes […]
Nagpur shuttlers Homiyar Dumasia clinched the 50+ Mixed Doubles title, with partner Anjali Kale, at the Yonex-Sunrise Maharashtra State Selection Masters Badminton Tournament 2026, marking a strong start to the competitive season. The tournament, organised by the Nashik District Badminton Association, drew top master-players from across Maharashtra and witnessed high-quality, closely contested matches across age […]
Fifteen-year-old teen trailblazer, Anaida Shokrekhoda, made the Parsi community proud after emerging National Champion at the Hip Hop International Championship India, held in Mumbai this January. Competing as part of the Mega Crew from DADS Dance Academy, she delivered a commanding performance that secured the top honour at one of India’s most demanding dance platforms. […]
Bringing immense pride to the Parsi community, ACP Cyrus Boman Irani has been conferred the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, among the highest honours in Indian policing and a testament to a career defined by integrity, dedication and exemplary public service. The award is conferred only upon officers who have previously received the […]
Dear Readers, Through generations, our community has encountered the same enduring question… How do we preserve our essence while navigating a world that is constantly changing? The answer lies, perhaps, in understanding that identity is not preserved by nostalgia alone. It survives through participation, through purpose and through the conscious, everyday choices we make to […]
Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd (ZCBL) achieved a landmark milestone by receiving the Special Mention Technology Citation for ‘Best Technology Bank’ at the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Annual Banking Technology Conference, held on 9th January, 2026. The prestigious recognition places ZCBL among India’s most forward-looking institutions in technology adoption and innovation. The award was presented by […]
Demonstrating exceptional leadership and skill, Benaifer Zubin Sanjana, captain of the Women’s Football Team at Mithibai College of Arts, led her team to victory at the SVKM YUVA Sports Festival 2025–26 Inter-Collegiate Women’s Football Competition with an outstanding performance. Displaying a commanding presence in midfieldand the ability to motivate her teammates under pressure, Benaifer guided […]