Kashmira Shaw The word miracle conjures thoughts of holy people and God. In ancient times, people felt deeply connected to the Divine, believing it enabled extraordinary acts and sacred communion. Where faith, purity and sincerity exist, grace follows. Miracles still unfold in our lives, yet we rarely pause to notice them. Absorbed in routine and […]
Two years ago, I said goodbye to my 10-year-old German Shepherd, Dexter. I’ve worked with patients navigating cancer, grief, burnout, anxiety and loss. I understand attachment theory, neurobiology, trauma responses. I can explain oxytocin pathways and vagal regulation. But nothing prepared me for how quiet the house would feel without him. Dexter wasn’t “just a […]
It’s Jamshedi Navroz – yet another excuse to let loose and enjoy! It’s embedded deep in our DNA – this reason to just let our hair down and party like there’s no tomorrow. Our community loves to enjoy, even on the days when the rheumatism is severe, the migraine – unbearable, the flu – unmanageable! […]
Dear Readers, Jamshedi Navroz is a time of celebration, renewal and hope. As Parsis in India, we observe this occasion with deep gratitude for the land that welcomed our forefathers centuries ago and allowed our community to flourish in peace and dignity. India has given us the freedom to practise our faith, preserve our traditions […]
Over the years, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) has undertaken several initiatives aimed at supporting individuals and families within the community. As part of its continuing efforts to create meaningful opportunities, ZTFI felt the need to develop a platform that would encourage and support small and home-based entrepreneurs within the community. Many members […]
The Parsi Panchayat Vadodara recently hosted Jamva Chaloji, a well-received Pop-Up evening at the newly renovated Godrej Hall (Fatehgunj, Vadodara) introducing the refreshed venue to Vadodara residents. Organised under the auspices of the Panchayat, the event was conceived as an opportunity to showcase the upgraded hall while bringing together members of different communities in a […]
Within the historic premises of Mumbai’s Sir J J Hospital stands a place that reflects the true spirit of compassion and community… a sanctuary for elderly members of the Parsi, Irani and Zoroastrian community who find themselves alone, without family or financial support in their later years. The ward traces its origins to the vision […]
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી .+ ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. 13 મી એપ્રિલ સુધી શુક્રની દિનદશા ચાલશે. શુક્રની કૃપાથી તમારા મનની નેક મુરાદ પૂરી કરી શકશો. તમારા હાથથી સારા કામો થઈ જશે. કોઈ ભુલાઈ ગયેલા કામ તમને યાદ આવી જશે અને તમે તેને પૂરા કરી શકશો. નાણાકીય બાબતમાં સારા સારી થતી જશે. […]
Aapro Cyrus Broacha, the Brand Ambassador of Humour, is back to trigger unlimited giggles and guffaws, with yet another rib-tickling Bawa exposé, in our exclusive column, ‘Cyrus The (Not So) Great!’ Jai Hind – Navroz Mubarak! We have been requested to put the, ‘Jai Hind’, in there as well. Unless of course, you are a […]
-By Sherry M. Cama Every Parsi baug has that one family where the volume level is slightly higher, the opinions are stronger and the neighbours remain permanently entertained. In one such colony, that honour belongs to the illustrious Noshirwan family. Now, from the outside, the Noshirwans appear perfectly respectable. Their doorbell plays an enthusiastic version […]
Dr. Trishala Chopra is an alternative medicine specialist commanding a decade of success in managing Diabetes, Obesity, PCOD/PCOS, Metabolic Disorders, Gut-health and Sleep-disorders. [To connect: Call/Message: (+91) 9930831317 or book your appointments directly at www.thehealthmedic.in] For our lovely Parsi community, age has always been a badge of honour. We cherish our elders… Mehru Mamaiji whose memory […]