Turkey has increasingly become a preferred tourist destination. By the onset of the millennium, Turkey was gaining momentum but come 2021, Turkey stood proud as the fourth-most visited country in the world. At its height in 2019, pre-pandemic, Turkey attracted 51 million foreign tourists! Straddled between Asia and Europe, Turkey boasts of a unique Arabian […]
Dear Readers, “Isn’t it cute how you Bombay bawajis think you’re experiencing ‘winter’ when the mercury bothers to drop by half a degree!” quipped a fellow Parsi residing in the capital. Yes, yes, we get it. Mumbai is known for its unrelenting heat and humidity, and maybe ‘Bombay Winters’ is an oxymoron, but I assure […]
A day-long, free ‘Diabetes Check-Up Camp and Awareness Program’ was organised at Masina Hospital, on 14th November, 2024, in observance of World Diabetes Day, in collaboration with Lions Club of Byculla, by Lion Daara Patel and Lion Sorab Bulsara. Supported by LIFESPAN Clinics and Micro Labs Ltd., the camp was inaugurated by Lion Viraf Mistry […]
By Special Correspondent Hoshang Katrak Taj Land’s End Hotel, Bandra, on 23rd November, 2024, was the venue for the 120th Birth Anniversary celebration, organised by the JRD Tata Memorial Trust. The morning unfolded with trustee Capt. Kulkarni introducing other trustees of the JRD Tata Memorial Trust, which was set up by Air India veterans in […]
Kerfegar Eduljee Yes, you read that right! Today, 30th November, 2024 is the last date to register for the Iranshah Udwada Utsav 2024 at Rs. 2,000/- per person. 1st December onwards, it will be Rs. 3,000/- per person. If you still need a reason to be there, we’ve got seven! Largest Global Platform: Iranshah Udwada […]
Imagine a singular, profound change that could dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and even cancer. This pivotal question has captivated a dedicated cadre of doctors and researchers for decades, and their groundbreaking findings are now spotlighted in the acclaimed documentary, ‘Forks Over Knives’. The consensus? Adopting a whole-foods, plant-based diet may not […]
17-year-old racing prodigy, Hoshmand Freddy Elavia, yet again proved his mettle by achieving Runner-up position in the Senior Category Indikarting (Pro-Karting), held at Ajmera Indikarting, Mumbai’s largest and widest Indikarting track, on 24th November, 2024. Hoshmand participated in three races, securing a constant second position across the first race, second race (Reverse Grid) and third […]
The Cross Necropolis of Iran is Naqsh-e-Rustam. Another local name by which Naqsh-e-Rustam is known is ‘Salib’ (Arabic for cross). This ancient historical site in Fars province, Southern Iran, features four tombs of Achaemenid kings. The rock-cut tombs (Astodan), hewn into a cliff face, are believed to belong to Darius the Great and his successors, […]
Dr. Cyres Mehta, the nation’s leading Ophthalmologist, reckoned globally for his genius and breakthroughs in the field of professional eye-care, was recently felicitated for ‘Excellence In The Field Of Ophthalmology’, by The ‘Zoroastrian Children’s Foundation’ (ZCF), on the 20th anniversary of their annual ‘Zoroastrian Children’s Day’ (popularly known as ZoChild Day), on 23rd November, 2024, at […]
Dear Readers, Doesn’t it feel good to live out the most fun time of the year – the festive season, yet again! We welcome it with much enthusiasm and anticipation, having weathered the gruelling summer and disruptive rains. Even as this infectious positivity helps blur out much of the otherwise consuming negativity, and we give […]
WZCC’s Pune Chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary on 16th November, 2024, amidst much jubilation alongside 75 members, guests and Chief Guest – Pune’s Senior Neurologist, Dr. Nasli Ichaporia. The program also witnessed Farrokh Bhathena take over as the new Chapter Chair from the dynamic current Chapter Chair, Tehmasp Bharucha. WZCC Global Director Viraf Deboo praised […]