On the eve of 30th January, 2024, groups of Iranian Zoroastrians from various cities including Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz and Kerman came together to celebrate the ancient Sadeh festival. Passed down through generations, this annual mid-winter festivity, which is called Jashn-e-Sadeh by locals, pays homage to light, fire, peace, and friendship. A cultural cornerstone for the […]
Mumbai-based Jasmine Bilimoria scored two gold medals at the 50th Bombay YMCA Annual Inter Club Swimming Gala, 2024, which was held on 5th February, 2024. Representing the YMCA Club, Jasmine hit the top spot in the Women’s 50 metres Breast Stroke in 1.07 minutes and in the Free Style in 1.09 minutes, in the 40-49 […]
Diniar Darab Mehta, owner of Dini Travels, as also President of Minority (Parsi) Cell and VP of the BJP, Colaba Vidhan Sabha, recently met with Mohammad Reza Fazel, Director General of Cultural Affairs Ministry, Cultural House of The Islamic Republic of Iran, as regards the safety of tourists visiting Iran, post the recent war-like situation with Pakistan. […]
On 20th January, 2024, the Alexandra Girls’ English Institution’s ‘Alexandra Alumni Association’ held an alumni meeting attended by nearly 200 alumni alongside current and ex-staff. It turned out to be an exciting and nostalgic evening with some students coming in from even the 1966 batch, alongside their much-cherished teachers including ex-Principals, Freny Mehta, Farrah Gustaspi […]
Over 600 enthusiastic young students bedazzled the stage of the Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, on 31st January, 2024, celebrating the achievements, talents and industriousness of students, teachers and staff members, at the Activity High School’s Annual Extravaganza 2024. Alumnus and entrepreneur – Rajiv Gandhi, presided as Chief Guest, and kicked off the event with the ceremonial lighting […]
On 6th January, 2024, Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat (APP) organized its annual prize distribution ceremony, felicitating twenty-two achievers for the year 2023, at the Parsi Sanatorium Hall. Dr. Armaity Davar presided as Chief Guest. The function commenced with a Jashan ceremony. Ariz Bokdawalla, APP Committee Member introduced the Chief Guest, following which she and Brig. Jahangir […]
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી .+ ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. 13મી એપ્રિલ સુધી શુક્રની દિનદશા ચાલશે. તમે તમારા મોજશોખ પર કાબુ નહીં રાખી શકો. ગામ પરગામ જવાના ચાન્સ મળશે. તમારા મનની વાત તમારા ફેમીલીને સમજાવવામાં સફળ થશો. નાણાકીય બાબતની અંદર સારા સારી થતી જશે. કોઈ મુશ્કેલીમાં હશો તો મિત્રની મદદથી મુશ્કેલીમાંથી બહાર […]
Parzan Nariman (individual entry) and Zenia Jamshedji (Avabai Petit School) won the top spots – Individual Men’s and Women’s championships, respectively, at the 39th Jal D. Pardiwala All Parsees Athletic Meet, which was held on 27th and 28th January, 2024, at the University Stadium, Marine Lines, Mumbai. Over 400 entries (including spot entries) were received […]
It’s the most longed for day, it’s the most dreaded of days. It’s the day sans wisdom, a personification of foolishness, a day of great contradictions. The day of….. “Darabsha! Stop rambling and get to the point!” That’s Madam Editor, “Sorry Madam, tukku and pointed, eh! Right-o!” My apologies to Dickens too. Soon it will […]
Sethna’s Scouting Society, 18th West Mumbai Scout Group, celebrated multiple milestones at Mumbai’s Allbless Baug, on 26th January, 2024, with its Cub Pack completing 100 years, its Scout Troop hitting 110 years and its Sea-Scout Troop completing 62 years. The function was presided by Chief Guest – Dinshaw Tamboly – Chiarman, WZO Trust Funds, alongside […]
This year, the pre-spring festival of Vasant Panchami coincides with Valentine’s Day on 14th February, 2024. Vasant (meaning spring) Panchami (meaning fifth or the festival falling on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magha), is considered an auspicious day to begin any new venture. In like manner, Zoroastrians, especially in Iran celebrated Jashn-e-Sadeh on 30th January, 2024, fifty days […]