The dreaded disease has brought relief to a lot of people I know because of social distancing and home quarantine, especially due to another virus that spreads boredom and ennui, the dreaded ‘Coronus Darabsus’. Over time, there are many other cognomen (nick-names) I have received, such as ‘God-help-us Darab’, ‘Darab Pipyu’, ‘OMG’, and so on, […]
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A Reflective Perspective On The Iranshah Initiative
As The Global Celebration Of IranShah’s Birthday is over, we would like to share a Reflective Perspective On The IranShah Initiative. The IranShah Initiative Offered The Following Outstanding Features To Our Future Generation As Well As Our Global Zarathushti community. Education On The Bounty Of Our Sacred IranShah. Inspiration On The Value Of Our Sacred […]
In‘Sights’
. With all of us confined to our homes and a large number working out of home due to the Pandemic, here are a few tips to take care of your eyes and keep the virus away, considering that the eyes are one of the main portals through which the virus enters the body. 1. […]
From the Editor’s Desk
Of Lockdowns, Legends Lost And Lessons Learnt… . Dear Readers, If the current period makes our nation stand out for undergoing the biggest lockdown in world history, then this particular week will stand out as much in India, for having lost two of our most talented, legendary actors, in awfully quick succession – within just twenty-four hours of […]
The 101 Names Of Pak Dadar Ahura Mazda – Part V
“Whisper a prayer in the morning, Whisper a prayer at noon, Whisper a prayer in the evening, Twill keep your heart in tune!” – From my school Hymnal Prayer is not just a part of the day when you sit and recite your manthras by rote. Everyday that we have ahead of us, is a […]
Resolving Family Conflicts During (And After) The Lockdown
Why Family Conflicts Are On The Rise…. The lockdown, as a result of the Pandemic, has crossed the 40-day-mark of being home-bound with family… good enough time for the possibility of family conflicts! Even the closest-knit families could be in for a challenging time. There’s bound to be changes in interpersonal relationships as well as […]
Shayan Italia Presents Global Music Initiative – ‘The Power Of Love’
– Video Goes Viral Globally Even Before Formal Launch! – Over the past week, the global music initiative, ‘The Power Of Love’ – the musical rendition of the classic song made popular, first by Jeniffer rush and then Celine Dion – spearheaded and performed by the dynamic talents of our Community, has gone viral, with […]
Fear – A Virus Deadlier Than COVID-19!
We are in the midst of a pandemic, with cities, nay entire countries, shutting down. While some live in areas that have been affected by the novel coronavirus and declared ‘Red Zone’, others live in fear of what could happen next. For most, the uncertainty surrounding this pandemic is the hardest to handle… What if […]
The Art Of Giving And The Missing Link
Kersi Randeria shares… Dear Friends, Over the past few centuries, many of our earlier generations have served at the forefront of community service via their selfless acts of charity, providing community members with housing, building schools and hospitals, setting up Trusts for the aid of the less fortunate, and so on. They were driven by […]
Ratan Tata Makes Strong, Pertinent Statements On ‘Future Of Design And Construction’ Panel Discussion
Tata Group Chairman Emeritus, and pride of our community, Ratan Tata on 20th April, 2020, while sharing his views in a virtual panel discussion on the ‘Future of Design and Construction’ described the unorganised sprawl of Dharavi in the heart of Mumbai, where experts most fear the spread of the Coronavirus, as a “wake-up call,” […]
Armene Modi Awarded Albert Schweitzer Medal At World Literacy Summit 2020
On 18th April, 2020, Armene Modi was awarded the prestigious Albert Shweitzer Medal, at the ‘World Literacy Summit 2020’, in recognition of both – her academic excellence and extensive service to the community in the field of education and literacy in India. The Summit awards ceremony was held as an online experience this year, in […]