Age, it seems, is neither a barrier nor a deterrent for shaking a leg or exchanging a kiss with your long-time life partner. This was evident when London-based Adi Mistry (all of 91) and wife Gool, 85, who come down to Cama Park every winter, trudged along to the dance floor to win the […]
Tag: Volume 08 – Issue 38
‘Golden Boy’ Mehrshad Nava!
BPP Athletic Camp trainee, Mehrshad Nava, made a mark for himself during his Udayachal High School’s annual athletic meet, by securing 5 Gold medals in the Senior Boys division – 400m, 800m, 1500m, High Jump, and 4x400m Relay. He was felicitated with the ‘Best Athlete Award’ among senior boys and the ‘Overall Best Athlete’ trophy. […]
Contractor Baug Celebrates X’mas
Navajbai Contractor Baug (NCBZCA) Mahim, celebrated Christmas with gusto on 21st December, 2018. Organised by President Mehernosh Sidikala and Committee Members, Jeroo Mehta; Monaz Gadiwala and Aurophy, the tenants were treated to an evening of fun performances by children; with games of Housie and Lucky Dip, and concluded with a sumptuous dinner.
Hanshi Percy Bahmani Makes History!
8th Dan Karate degree holder, Hanshi Percy Bahmani was recently awarded a brown belt in Seibukan Jujutsu, on 10th December, 2018, thus becoming the first Indian to achieve this honor. At the age of 66, Percy also attended the ‘4th Kudo World Championship’ in Nagoya Japan, where he led the 15-member Indian team and officiated the […]
Righteousness Paves The Path That Lies Between Me And Thee, Ahura Mazda
I praise and honour and adore the Fravashis of those men and women of all climes and of all times, who, pure like fire and chaste like snow, have lived for righteousness. Girt with the armour of righteousness, they have fought against wickedness. Their lives have been lives of one long martyrdom. They rose to […]
Fitness Funda Of The Week By K11 – Hire A Personal Trainer – It Works Out!
Gone are the days when a personal trainer (PT) was out of bounds for the common man. Personal trainers were few and their fees unaffordable. None but celebrities, film stars and the elite hired personal trainers. With the common man gaining awareness of the deep correlation of exercise to health, choosing a personal trainer is […]
Film Review – MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Genre: Musical, Family, Fantasy Rating: 4/5 130 minutes Director: Rob Marshall The first thing one is likely to remember of the 1964 classic ‘Mary Poppins’ are the songs, especially ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’ and the wonderfully made-up ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’. Though set in 1935, the sequel comes 54 years later. Michael Banks (Ben Winshaw), a recently widowed dad […]
From The Editor’s Desk – ‘Welcome 2019 With 10 Deep Breaths…’
Dear Readers, As we wake up to the dawn of the New Year, and the excitement of the ‘newness’ ebbs, after the parties and all the merriment, let’s pause to take in a few deep, long breaths. Let’s breathe in the good that the present holds and the New Year heralds, and let’s breathe out […]
Parsi Cricketing Prodigy Arzan Nagwaswalla Shines Bright In Ranji Trophy
Young left arm pacer from Gujarat, Arzan Nagwaswalla is definitely the rising star of Indian cricket. Rising strongly from the ranks of junior age-groups, he represented Gujarat in India’s prestigious Ranji Trophy, yet again adding the Parsi touch to ‘Cricket’ and making the whole community proud of his efforts. His pace, line and length and […]
Community Members, Locals Protest Against Toilet Construction Behind Idawalla Agiary
On 3rd January, 2019, a congregation of community members as well as locals, gathered in protest against the BMC to protect the sanctity of the 175-year-old Bai Avabai Ardeshir Wadia Agiary (popularly known as the Idawalla Agiary) at Chandanwadi, as the civic body has started constructing a toilet block a few days ago, inside […]
Centennial Celebration Of Dadar Athornan Institute
The Dadar Athornan Institute (Dadar Madressa) organised its centennial function at the Mancherji Joshi Hall of the Institute on 22nd December, 2018, with Dr. Nadir Godrej as the Chief Guest, accompanied by his wife Dr. Rati Godrej and sons Er. Burgess and Er. Hormuzd Godrej. Presided over by President of the Athornan Mandal, Vada Dasturji […]