Marking a significant generational transition at one of India’s oldest business houses, Pirojsha Godrej has taken charge as Executive Chairperson of Godrej Industries Limited (GIL) and Chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group, succeeding Nadir Godrej following his retirement. His five-year term runs from 14th August, 2026 to 13th August, 2031. The 45-year-old, fourth-generation member of […]
12-year-old sharpshooter, Kian Firdosh Bacha has won the gold medal in the Under-14 Boys Open Sight Air Rifle category, at the CISCE Regional Level Shooting Tournament, held on 8th and 9th August, 2026, at Ashoka Universal School, Nashik. This victory earns Kian a coveted place at the CISCE National Level Tournament in Gorakhpur, UP, where […]
In a remarkable achievement celebrating Parsi talent and Indian automotive craftsmanship, Mumbai-based Parsi restorer Marespand Dadachanji has earned international recognition, after a magnificent 1929 Mercedes-Benz 630K restored by him, won First Prize in the ‘Automobiles of Royal India’ class, at the prestigious 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held in California, USA, on 16th August, 2026. […]
Bringing immense pride to Navsari and the Parsi community, Mahafrin Shahrukh Desai has distinguished herself with an exceptional academic performance, securing three Gold Medals at the 59th Convocation of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU). A student of B P Baria Science Institute, Navsari, managed by the S B Garda College Trust, Mahafrin completed her […]
Few things stir community pride quite like watching young talent carry the Parsi name onto the world stage. 12-year-old cellist, Liaan Daruwala and her 9-year-old sister, pianist Zoe Daruwala, have done exactly that, performing at some of Vienna’s most historic musical venues and earning international recognition at an age when most children are only beginning […]
Young athlete Taronish Irani added another impressive achievement to his sporting journey, clinching gold at the Palm Beach 10K in Navi Mumbai on 16th August, 2026. Competing against 1,768 runners, Taronish finished first overall with an impressive timing of 36:03, outpacing strong competition from the Indian Armed Forces contingent. The victory was especially meaningful as […]
By CA Jehangir Bisney, Hyderabad The Parsi community of Secunderabad marked 15th August, 2026, with a memorable three-fold celebration encompassing India’s 80th Independence Day, the Parsi New Year and a solemn Jashan, bringing together patriotism, faith, achievement and fellowship. The day commenced at 9:00 am at the Zoroastrian Club, Secunderabad, where Commodore Aspi Cawasji, NM, […]
Two Mumbai-based Parsi doctors, late physician Dr. Jal Ratanji Patel and late radiologist, Dr. Jal Dhaybho-Koo, are set to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian honour, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, for maintaining strict confidentiality about Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s advanced tuberculosis during the crucial years preceding the India-Pakistan partition. Pakistan’s Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, who […]
Fifteen years of passion, perseverance and perfecting his craft culminated in a proud achievement for Faryaz Nozer Engineer, who was crowned Kolb Master Baker India 2026, at the national competition held in Greater Noida, on 7th August, 2026. Originally from Salsette Parsi Colony, Faryaz emerged victorious among eight accomplished competitors after an intensive six-hour baking […]
Teen hip-hop sensation, Anaida Shokrekhoda recently represented the nation at the Hip Hop International World Championships in Phoenix, Arizona, where her Mega Crew from D.A.D.S. Dance Academy secured an impressive Top 16 finish against some of the finest teams from across the globe. The achievement follows Anaida’s national triumph earlier this year, when D.A.D.S. emerged […]
Teen motorsport sensation Hoshmand Freddy Elavia has added another impressive achievement to his growing list of accolades, securing second place in the ARCH Junior Category at the ARCH Rally, held on 25th and 26th July 2026 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. The rally featured the unique challenge of a night qualifying session, where […]