Dear Readers, We live in times which call for us to adopt the path that leads us to respond, not react. A response is an emotionally intelligent and responsible reaction to a situation, as opposed to instantly retorting in an unfiltered and often, insensitive manner. Responding is the acquired ability to master ‘holding back’, for […]
Tag: Volume 14- Issue 09
Parsi Pride Brigade
PT’s Parsi Pride Brigade celebrates the academic performances of our young achievers who have triumphed in the Board exams, across schools and colleges. We are delighted to feature our bright sparks who make our community proud! We invite you to celebrate your success too with our community and feature in PT’s Parsi Pride Brigade! Mail us […]
Dini Travel’s Iran Tour – A Journey to Our Roots
Diniar Darab Mehta, owner of Dini Travels, as also President of Minority (Parsi) Cell and VP of the BJP, Colaba Vidhan Sabha, conducted an Iran Tour for Indian Parsis from 13th – 27th May, 2024. Despite the potential dangers, Diniar and all the tourists/pilgrims were assured safety and regular updates, thanks to assurances from Moshin […]
Burzin Mullan Ordained Navar
10-year-old Burzin Jeraz Mullan was initiated into priesthood by completing his Navar ceremony on 28th May, 2024 (Mah Dae, Roj Sarosh), conducted at Cama Baug Agyari, performed by Er. Farzad Ravji and Er. Hormuz Ravji, under the able guidance of Vada Dasturji – Er. Keki Ravji. The ceremony was dedicated in honour of Er. Burzin’s […]
100th Birthday Celebrations At WZOTF’s Senior Citizens Centre
Completing a glorious centenary is surely grounds for much festivity, and that’s exactly how the residents, staff and Trustees of WZO Trust Funds Senior Citizens Centre at Navsari, celebrated the 100th birthday of their petite and lovely resident, fondly called, ‘Perin aunty’, on 1st June, 2024. Commemorating this rare and auspicious milestone, Perin Bhiwandiwalla came […]
Historic Parsi Settlements In Burma And Singapore
Adil J. Govadia Rangoon: Trade between British India and Burma (Myanmar) began soon after the second Anglo-Burmese War of 1852. In addition to the territory that the British gained on the Arakan coast, during the first war of 1824-26, they also occupied what came to be known as Lower Burma and its strategic ports, situated […]
Dae Mahino Jashan At Masina Hospital
– Unveiling A New Era In Preventative Healthcare – Avan Navdar Masina Hospital, Mumbai’s oldest and most trusted charitable medical institutions offering premium facilities, expert care and leading medical consultants, held its annual Dae Mahino Jashan at the newly opened Executive Preventative Health Checkup Centre, on 4th June, 2024. The ceremony was ably conducted by […]
Spiritual Might And Myths Of Holy Mountains
Having recently spent two wonderful weeks in Iran, I asked myself what I felt most attracted to, or connected with, in the land of our Zoroastrian ancestors. The answer, clearly, was the majestic mountain ranges, starting with the Alborz in the North and the Zagros in the South. There’s something amazingly vibrant about them – […]
HPY 2024 Concludes With A Bang!
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 […]
Respond, Don’t React
Dear Readers, We live in times which call for us to adopt the path that leads us to respond, not react. A response is an emotionally intelligent and responsible reaction to a situation, as opposed to instantly retorting in an unfiltered and often, insensitive manner. Responding is the acquired ability to master ‘holding back’, for […]