Avan Navdar HPY (Holiday Programme for Youth) celebrated the conclusion of its 37th edition with a grand Valedictory Function on 2nd June, 2024, at the Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsi Charitable Institute Hall. The hall was packed with an electric atmosphere as 105 participants, their loved ones, and the dynamic Team HPY came together to bid adieu […]
What is the most valuable thing in the world today? Riches, Assets or Resources? Food, Water or Electricity? People, Technology or Information? You might actually choose none of the above and instead say, it is peace of mind, perhaps because that is getting scarcer by the day. We tend to value something more only when […]
The Malcolm Baug Premier League 2023, organized by the Malcolm Baug Parsi Gymkhana, posed a fun and action-packed weekend (14th – 16th July, 2023), as this unique football tournament with creatively tweaked rules infused greater excitement and entertainment into the game. The League showcased nearly a hundred talented participants, who battled it out with as […]
Sorabji Barjorjo Garda College, based in Navsari and one of the oldest educational institutions of the South Gujarat region, was established in 1945, when Parsi philanthropist – Sorabji Burjorji Garda, donated a generous sum of Rs. 2,00,000/- with the objective of imparting education to all students, without any distinction of caste or creed or nationality, […]
85-year-old Percy Hakim, legendary swimming and water polo coach, who mentored a large number of Mumbai’s top swimmers and Water polo players, passed away in Mumbai, on 30th May, 2023. Based in Dadar (Mumbai), he was cremated at Shivaji Park the next day. Percy Hakim’s Hong Kong-based son – Peter Hakim, shared how his father […]
Sports is a crucial part of our growth and development – in terms of mental health and physical fitness. One gains numerous skills, experiences and most importantly, confidence, which develops a winning personality. Here are 5 Top reasons you should include Sports in your daily life: Improves Your Physical And Mental Health: Outdoor sports like […]
CRICKET Mumbai Beats Saurashtra in Vijay Hazare Cup: Outstanding batting from Suryakumar Yadav (85*), Shubham Ranjane (45*) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (73) helped Mumbai register a five-wicket victory against Saurashtra at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur. Batting first, Saurashtra posted 245-9 in 50 overs as Aarpit Vasavada top scored with 59 while Chirag Jani […]
CRICKET India Women Win First T20: Outstanding bowling effort from Team India and Player of the Match, Deepti Sharma (3-8) in four overs, helped the Women in Blue win their first T20 encounter by 11 runs against South Africa Women at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat. Batting first, India notched up 130-8 in 20 […]
CRICKET Virat Kohli Brings Victory For Indian In 2nd T20: An outstanding knock of an unbeaten 72 from India skipper and Man of the Match Virat Kohli helped India win the second T20 by seven wickets against South Africa, at Mohali. Batting first, South Africa scored 149-5 in 20 overs, as Quinton de Kock made […]
CRICKET India Whitewash Windies With 2-0 Test Victory: India’s great performance across three departments of the game, ensured a massive 2-0 victory in the Test matches V/s West Indies, winning the series in style and the last Test by a margin of 257 runs. During the second Test Match, batting in their first innings, India […]
Dear Readers, It has been a good start to the New Year for our Community – as some of our fellow community members continue to add feathers to the Parsi cap and keep our legacy of pride and achievement going. It is indeed a matter of great pride for the nation and our Community that […]