Adil J. Govadia Recently, in mid-January 2025, my wife and I visited a 222-year-old Adarian Saheb in Amroli village, situated 12 kms from Surat railway station. The antiquated structure is extremely simple, devoid of outward trappings of a typical Dar-e-Mehr, almost passing as a private residential bungalow. The access to the Dar-e-Mehr is through a […]
Dr. Cyres Mehta, renowned ophthalmologist and champion of community eye care, led another successful annual cataract surgery camp on 8th February, 2025, operating on the cataracts of 50 dedicated police personnel and their families. For the 14th consecutive year, this transformative initiative continues to restore clear vision to our city’s guardians. Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek […]
At the Annual General Meeting of the Global Council of Zoroastrians Trust (GCZT) held in Mumbai on 2nd February 2025, I was requested to speak on the topic: ‘The Importance Of Giving.’ It was a relevant topic considering several factors. As a community, especially in India, we seem to have lost our ethos of giving, […]
31st January, 2025, marked the glorious 178th Salgreh of Seth N H Karani Agiary in Cusrow Baug, Colaba. The auspicious celebrations began with a Havan Geh Machi followed by a Jashan at 10:30 am, led by Dasturji Kaikhushroo Ravji Meherjirana, alongside Panthaky of the Agiary, Er. Yazdi Nadarsha Aibara, his son Er. Farhad, and other […]
At the onset, let me start by wishing all readers a Happy Valentines Day which falls on 14th February, 2025. They say, “Love is not for everyone.” Romantic love always has it challenges. Just see the crazy number of books we’ve read or the insane number of movies we’ve seen, all based on this one […]
Dear Readers, In addition to, and even due to our dwindling numbers, our community increasingly faces the existential challenge of diminishing footfalls in our fire temples. These divine, sacred spaces, which were once the centres of the Parsi community’s spiritual and social life, have been witnessing fewer devotees, raising concerns about their sustainability and future […]
XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) Foundation, the community’s leading non-profit organisation, which aims at the all-round, social and cultural development of our tots and young adults, recently held two exciting events. The first was the XYZ Seniors Treasure Hunt 2025 – a thrilling adventure where Mumbai’s streets came alive, on 1st February, 2025, as four teams of […]
Mumbai-based dynamic marketing professional, Rushad Irani was selected from over 1,000 entries across India, to be recognized as an Emerging Industry Leader in Marketing, in Business Mint’s prestigious ‘30 Under 30’ Awards, for 2025. This fifth consecutive edition of the prestigious ‘30 Under 30’ achievers list has been held annually since 2021, and unfolded on […]
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Aspi N Raimalwala and his team were awarded first prize by the BMC for performing highest number of Male Sterilisation (or NSV) for 2024-2025. Having performed 1,146 cases of NSVs from February 2022 to January 2025, Dr. Raimalwala is the Chairman of the Department of Family Planning and Vasectomy center, managed […]
Khushroo B. Panthaky Finance Bill, 2025, clearly outlines adequate thrust on accelerated economic growth, a surge in investments in the private sector, a greater transparency, and positioning India at a higher level globally. The four growth-engines identified by the Hon’ble Finance Minister – Agriculture, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Investments and Exports – would […]
Tribute Paid To Cyrus The Great’s Human Rights Legacy On 3rd February, 2025, the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) welcomed U.S. Congressman Lou Correa of California’s 46th District to its Community Center in Orange, California. The visit was a momentous occasion for the Zoroastrian community. Congressman Correa was greeted by ZAC President Rooky Fitter, Captains […]