The ‘Influencer’ and ‘Influencer Marketing’, have become today’s buzzwords. These are mainstream marketing tactics that everyone has jumped on. No longer restricted to selective brands or agencies, almost every major industry has seen a rise in influencers. Brands are leveraging them now more than ever. Back in the day, the Kardashians were responsible for the […]
The A H Wadia Baug Welfare Centre recently organized festivities over two days in the Baug, with the theme, ‘Better Together’, showcasing the objectives of the Welfare Centre – promoting comradeship among residents, via various activities including sports, religion, culture music and education. A mélange of Parsi breakfast set the tone for fun game sessions […]
In the third Master’s Athletic Championships held at the Madrasa High School, Navsari, 59-year-old Professor Rashna F. Palia, secured the first rank in the 100m running and shot-put events, in the age group of 50 to 60 years. Around 150 athletes participated in different sporting categories including throw ball, wheel throwing, long jump, and running […]
Congratulations to 10-year-old Er. Rayan Kaizad Kotwal on the completion of his Navar ceremony marking his initiation into priesthood. The son of proud parents, Jennifer and Er. Kaizad J. Kotwal who is the Boiwala of Navsari Atash Behram, the Navar ceremony was conducted at Navsari’s Vadi Dar-e-Meher, on 1st December, 2023, (Roj Rashne, Mah Tir; YZ1393), in memory […]
There have been few ideas in history which have taken more shape or have been more unshakeable than the vision of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata – that of making his beloved India self-reliant. ‘Navigating the Future in an Uncertain Environment’, with special emphasis on the aviation sector, was the thrust of the keynote address by […]
At the Alfa Awards Ceremony which was held in Mumbai on 16th November, 2023, Lion Daara B. Patel, Secretary General – IDMA was honoured by Devendra Fadnavis – Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, for his continuous contributions to the Pharma Industry as also to society via various social causes taken up through IDMA and Lions […]
On 1st December, 2023, the Alexandra Girls’ English Institution hosted a day-long, spirited inter-school fest – ‘Alexcellencia – A Gateway to Excellence’. 14 schools across Mumbai showcased their students’ talents to compete for the Overall Best School trophy, with around 350 entries spread over 20 different categories including Street Play, Singstravaganza, Junior Picasso, Inkovation, Spell […]
In Support Of Our Entrepreneurs Dear Readers, Our community is known and respected for having produced some of the nation’s and the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs. At one time, the word ‘enterprise’ was considered synonymous to Parsis in the business context. We proudly lay claim to one of the world’s greatest industrialists – our very […]
Ever had the nagging, burning or tingling sensation accompanied by pain along your wrist and fingers which doesn’t subside easily? Wrist pain that doesn’t wear off can be attributed to several causes – the more common one being the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. ‘Carpus’ means wrist in Latin. In simplified terms, the carpal tunnel is a […]
The pentangular ‘Jiji Irani Challenge Cup Cricket Tournament’, hosted by Surat’s Zoroastrian Club, from 12th -16th November, 2023, comprised cricket teams participating from Surat, Nagpur, Secunderabad, Kolkata and Jamshedpur. After 5 days of enthralling cricket, Nagpur Parsi Gymkhana clinched the coveted cup, defeating Surat in second place (based on run rate). The inaugural function was […]
According to Firdausi’s Shahnameh, during the prehistoric Peshdadian times (i.e., even before the advent of Asho Zarathushtra) Iranian society was divided into four classes or professions – Arthravan or Priest, Ratheshtar or warrior, Vastriyosh or farmer and Hutaos or artisan. This was similar to the ancient Vedic Varna system of Brahmin (priest, teacher, intellectual), Kshatriya […]