Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi. Thou art the fountain of goodness, Ahura Mazda, and whatever is good in the world proceeds from Thee. Thy goodness extends to the good and evil alike, for Thy desire […]
Celebrating The Spirit Of The Zoroastrian Woman Lady Hirabai Cowasjee Jehangir In continuation of our ‘Daughters Of Mashyani’ series, which celebrates twenty distinguished Zoroastrian ladies who made a huge impact on our community and society, this week, Parsi Times brings you Lady Hirabai Cowasjee Jehangir whose contribution to the field of education and arts, is […]
Rhim Jhim Ke Tarane’, a variety revue will be performed by the scouts and guides of various companies under The East Bombay Bharat Scouts and Guides (EBBSG) District Association, a Not for Profit Association. In keeping with its motto to ‘Do your Best’, ‘Be Prepared’ and ‘Look Wide for Service’, along with a love for […]
Merwanjee Cama Park’s oldest resident Homi Mehta celebrated his 99th birthday on June 23. Hoshang K. Katrak reports. With 24 hours still to go for Midsummer day, the warmth in Cama Park was palpable. And as impromptu efforts were being made by the senior citizens of the society to celebrate the grand old man’s birthday, […]
Celebrating the life of one of India’s eminent solicitors, the BPP held a public condolence meet for Dadi Bejonji Engineer on 17th June, 2016, at Walchand Hirachand Hall of Indian Merchant Chambers, Churchgate. Present in huge numbers were prominent members of our community, in addition to the wife of Dadi Engineer- Silloo Engineer, were Adi […]
Completing a notable ninety-nine years, Sir JJ Girls’ High School’s Grand Old Lady, Nergish Kaikobad Bamji, celebrates her centenary today! Born to Bachubai and Kaikobad Bamji on 2nd July, 1917 (Mah Dae, Roj Ashishwang), she grew up to achieve greatness, just like Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, the founder of the school, where she served with love, […]
On the eve of 25th June, 2016, the Borivali and Suburban Zoroastrian Association (BASZA) organised an interactive talk by Dr. Er. Parvez Bajan, at Rustomjee School, Dahisar. President Minoo Khan and Jt. President Jimmy Adajania introduced Dr. Ervad Parvez Bajan, who addressed the session in Gujarati. Speaking about the ‘Relevance of Zoroastrian Religion in the […]
On Sunday, 26th June 2016, (Roj Gosh, Mah Bahman) our beloved Vada Dasturji Dr. Peshotan Dastur Hormazdyar Mirza of Shri Iranshah Atashbehram, passed away at the age of seventy-two years, after a long, brave battle with cancer, at the Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai. His will be missed by all in our community for a very […]
Parsi Times is proud to start the much-awaited, exclusive, monthly column, titled ‘BPP Connect’, which will keep the community informed about the ongoing and future activities and any change in policies carried out by The Bombay Parsi Panchayet (BPP). As promised to our readers last month, your favourite weekly will feature ‘BPP Connect’ on the […]
We mourn the passing away of Danesh Jimmy Guzdar on 30th June, 2016 (Roj Rashne, Mah Bahman). He will always be remembered with fondness by his family, friends and well-wishers. Son of late Jimmy Dinshaw Guzdar and late Roxanna Jimmy Guzdar Husband of Farzeen Guzdar Brother of Monisha Jimmy Guzdar Son-in-law of Dalenavaz Rumi Umrigar […]
The Athornan Mandal, Mumbai has organised a Public Condolence Meet in Memory of Late Vada Dasturji Dr. Peshotan Dastur Hormasdyar Mirza on Saturday, 9th July, 2016 at 6 pm at Banaji Atash Behram Hall, Charni Road, Mumbai. All Community members are invited to pay their respects to Late Vada Dasturji Peshotan Saheb.