Celebrating the rich cultural traditions and shared roots of Parsi and Iranian Zoroastrians, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) hosted ‘Two Flames, One Fire’, a gala evening of poetry, music, fashion, cuisine and community fellowship on 3rdOctober, 2026.The event, conceptualised and organised by 21-year-old Kainaz Contractor, brought together generations in a celebration of Zoroastrian […]
Dear Readers, While some acts of courage make headlines, others happen in the silence of our homes, where no cameras capture the struggle, no applause acknowledges the sacrifice, no medals honour the strength it takes to face another day. As we heartily salute Captain Smit Machchhar’s extraordinary bravery in the face of danger, and the […]
The XYZ Leadership Camp 2026 brought together office bearers, volunteers, Past Presidents and seniors from across Mumbai’s XYZ groups for three days of leadership development, adventure and team-building at Nature Trails, Kundalika, Kolad. Organised to strengthen collaboration across generations and encourage fresh ideas for the organisation’s future, the camp saw participants divided into four teams: […]
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) continued strengthening community connections through its fourth ‘Community Connect’ initiative, held at Godrej Baug Eco-Park, Mumbai, on 4th October, 2026. Attended by over 70 participants, the event highlighted opportunities for professional growth, entrepreneurship and mentorship. WZCC Global President Captain Percy Master emphasised empowering youngsters to build upon their […]
Taronish Irani delivered another impressive performance at the Sekhon Indian Air Force Half Marathon Mumbai 2026, completing the 10K Civilians race in 35 minutes, 6.55 seconds on 4th October. Clocking approximately 3:30 minutes per kilometre, Taronish finished eighth overall among 3,435 runners and eighth among 2,625 men. He secured second place in the 31-40 male […]
Ten-year-old Ruhae Hormazd Sidhwa brought home a double victory at the 10th Interdistrict Kempo Championship 2026, organised by the Sports Kempo Association Maharashtra at Dombivli, winning a gold in Kata and bronze in Kumite. A student of Bai Avabai Framji Petit Girls’ High School, Ruhae has been training in Karate since Std. 1 under Kyoshi […]
Marking Gandhi Jayanti with meaningful environmental action, the Lions Club of Byculla launched its October Service Month on 2nd October, 2026, with a mangrove cleanup and awareness drive at the Godrej Mangroves in Vikhroli, Mumbai. Around 20 enthusiastic volunteers, comprising Lions Club members, families and friends, participated in the initiative, reflecting a commitment to environmental […]
Adding another distinguished international honour to his remarkable achievements, eminent Parsi industrialist and philanthropist Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla was conferred the prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), at its 60th International Conference in Paris, on 5th October, 2026. The award was presented by IFHA Chairman Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges at a […]
The art of letting go is the regular, if not a daily practice, of releasing our hold on people, things or circumstance that we cannot control, change, or keep forever. Letting go does not mean giving up or ceasing to care. It simply means accepting reality without allowing our attachment to people, things or our […]
From a humble initiative launched by 12 dedicated Parsi women in March 1936 to a cornerstone of community welfare, the Calcutta Zoroastrian Stree Mandal (CZSM) celebrated nine remarkable decades of compassion, commitment and service. The milestone was commemorated on 27th September, 2026, at Kolkata’s Olpadvala Memorial Trust Hall, bringing together over 140 community members. Celebrations […]
Mahuva’s Parsi Zarthosti Anjuman marked its Salgirah on 30thSeptember, 2026, celebrating 167 years of its Dadgah Saheb with prayer, community fellowship and recognition of generous service.The celebrations commenced with a Jashan at the Dadgah Hall, followed by the main function at Maneckwadi Hall. The Humbandagi was led by Malesar Behdin Anjuman Mobeds, Er. Keki Dastur […]