XYZ Foundation’s Bandra/Mahim group – Rustom’s Rockstars (RR), held a Social Service Drive titled, ‘Let’s Be Someone’s Umbrella’, distributing umbrellas to underprivileged children in semi-urban and rural Mumbai. RR sourced the umbrellas from the NGO – ‘Access Life’, which supports pederastic cancer patients, and also donated Rs. 15,000/-. Umbrellas were supplied to children living in […]
Tag: Zoroastrian
ZAC Performs Vandidad Sadeh
The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) performed the auspicious Vandidad Sadeh ceremony, which comprises the reciting of 22 chapters of the Vandidad, as part of their annual fundraiser. The ceremony was performed to invoke divine succour to help the world get rid of the deadly Delta variant and to receive an abundance of blessings from […]
Secunderabad’s Dar-e-Meher Celebrates 174th Salgreh
Secunderabad’s Seth Viccaji Meherji and Seth Pestonji Meherji Dar-e-Meher, also known as the city’s Old Parsi Fire Temple, celebrated its auspicious 174th Salgreh on 31st July, 2021, with a Jashan ceremony at 10:30 am, followed by distribution of chasni and snacks. All Covid safety protocols were strictly adhered to. The Dar-e-Meher was consecrated on Roj […]
Eminent Film Critic Rashid Irani Passes Away
A much-loved figure in Mumbai’s cinema circles and eminent film critic – Rashid Irani – passed away at the age of 74. He lived alone and was found dead at his residence in Dhobi Talao, South Mumbai, on 2nd August, 2021, and likely breathed his last on July 30, 2021. A former accountant and co-owner […]
TechKnow With Tantra: Five Minute Journal
The Five Minute Journal helps you start your day happier! Based on proven positive psychology research, it focuses your attention on the good in your life and helps you set purposeful action in just 5 minutes a day! It has been designed to capture the Five Minute Journal physical experience. It’s intuitive to start with […]
How To Separate The Men From The Boys
No matter who you choose to marry, partner or single out, there are always early signs that distinguish a man from the boys. Choose well, choose wise, choose someone who exhibits emotional maturity in all aspects of life. Turning eighteen does not necessarily make a boy mature or evolved enough to course the path of […]
Parsi Pride Brigade
Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes for a Shining and Successful Future to our Young Guns… Clever Kiyona! 15-year-old Kiyona Adil Driver, from Walsingham House School, secured 97% in her ICSE Boards. Residing at Gamadia Colony with her proud parents – Ferzin and Adil Driver, Kiona is an artist at heart, drawing Mandalas, painting and sketching. […]
Numero Tarot By Dr. Jasvi
January (Lucky No. 17; Lucky Card: Star): This is the time for you to take care of your health. Finances will be stable. You are an expert at what you do and you will be able to deliver some of your best efforts at your workplace. Remember to follow your intuition. Learn how to move […]
‘Gujarat Gaurav Ratna Award’ For Padma Shri Yazdi Karanjia And Ruzan Khambatta
Bringing even greater pride onto our community, two Gujarat-based, extraordinary, shining Parsi stars will be bestowed the distinguished ‘Gujarat Gaurav Ratna Award’ for their exemplary contributions to the State and society. Surat-based, iconic Gujarati theatre personality and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award, our most cherished actor par excellence – Yazdi Karanjia; and much […]
Homage To Our Dear Departed
Almost every religious tradition observes a day or days for remembering their near and dear departed ones. They say grief is the last act of love that we offer to those we loved; and remembering them is akin to breathing life into their fading presence from our life. Most humans, by nature, are ritualistic and […]
16th East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Scout Group Celebrates 101 Years
To commemorate 101 glorious years of service in developing young Parsi boys into responsible citizens and Zoroastrians, the 16th East Zoroastrian Bharat Scout Group (EZBSG) and Young Zoroastrian Society (YZS) organised the annual day virtual celebrations on 1st August, 2021. A thanksgiving Jashan conducted by members and Er. Viraf Pavri (Panthaki, B C Batliwala Agiary), […]