The turmoil at our borders continues. The media is replete with news of incursions and intrusions, with neither side showing any urgency in de-escalation. I believe the genesis of the problem lies in the origins of this border. Who drew the border and how was it drawn? Way back in 1912, on orders from His […]
– By Edul Daver-WZCC Global President – Let me start by wishing our Community a very Happy Parsi New Year! Yes 2020 is certainly different but with creativity we can make it just as meaningful and enjoyable! In May 2020, ‘A Bright Star In The Service Of Our Community’ enumerated 26 activities which clearly demonstrate […]
Our lives are interconnected by an intricate web of emotions. But the one thread that binds all together is that of love, compassion, faith and most importantly, hope. Humankind has never lost hope – be there earthquakes, famines, financial or personal setbacks – we pick up the pieces and keep going, with the conviction that […]
Hope burns eternal within the heart. As Eruchshaw Einstein says, as long as there’s hope – well, there’s hope!! So, I’ll tell you some tales from our Baugs on HOPE! (What else?) In our prominent South Bombay walu Cusrow baug, there is this70-year-old frustrated spinster, called Alamai Banga, who has high hopes of finding a bakro to saprao, and […]
“Yes, Not everything went as planned, In fact, it all fell apart Terribly, spectacularly. No problem… The pieces are all still there, I can put them back together in a new way That’s the power of HOPE” By Topher Kearby The ground from beneath our feet has moved, literally! Torrential rains have paralysed the city […]
Hope buoys me up. Hope raises the banner under which victory can be won. I am happy when the bright ray of hope shines upon me. Often is hope doomed to disappointment. I become upholder of a forlorn hope. Me bright hope gives way to despair. My long cherished hope grows dim and fades. It […]
2020 should be declared as the Year of Reflection, Resilience and Reawakening. From the Australian bush fires, to the new found word-of-the-year that has made a famous beer brand even more (in)famous and everything in between, the past 7 months have taught us unforgettable lessons of our lifetimes. Contrary to disputed theories as regards how […]
“When fishes flew and the forests walked And figs grew upon the thorn, Some moments when the moon was blood, Then surely I was born.” Poet G K Chesterton tells us of the condition of the world when the donkey was born. I was born in a world almost as topsy-turvy as a donkey, […]
Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor of Iranshah, Udvada: Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor is the pride of our community, always encouraging and guiding Zoroastrians worldwide into following the righteous path. Vada Dasturji says “This is a situation which no one ever dreamt of and it is the time for hope, patience and faith: Hope – that this […]
Lagan Nu Mutton Pulao Dal (Serves: 4) Recipe for Dal Method: Fry onion till translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and all the powder masalas Lastly add tomato, salt and soaked dal along with pieces of pumpkin. Add one litre of water and cook for 4 […]
(Part 2 of 3) Knowledge Is Precious; Wisdom Is Priceless; Happiness Is Infectious How we can become an instrument of education? Through our innate inspiration, to bring about a transformation in our future generation. By supporting these Prime-Star Goals Of The IranShah Initiative: * The Star Of Knowledge: Knowledge regarding the right understanding of wisdom and obedience with truthfulness; […]