Age truly waters down to being just a number for the inspirational, 70-year-old Mehernosh Bamji, who has been making waves literally, having participated and won accolades in the recently held state and national swimming championships. Notching an amazing bounty of three gold medals at the ‘Maharashtra State Masters Aquatic Championship’, held at Nasik on 19th and […]
Adil J. Govadia As explained earlier, Spenta and Angra are the two impersonal and universally opposing primeval spirits or Minos (Shaktis), while man’s endeavour is to convert his Angra-tainted Urvan (soul) into the Spenta-enlightened spiritual light of Wisdom. Thus, over several rebirths, man learns from experience and wisdom to practice Humata (good thoughts), Hukhta (good […]
FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, and the Zoroastrian Association of Houston launched the 18th North American Zoroastrian Congress, themed: ‘Generation Z: Propelling Zarathushti Resurgence’, spread across four days starting 29th December, 2024, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston. Attended by over 750 participants and over 60 speakers from across the world […]
On 19th January, 2025, Mumbai city will witness the annual ‘Mumbai Marathon’, an event ongoing proudly since 2004. For endurance enthusiasts, these forty-two kilometres gruellingly, exhilarating, long-distance run is an indescribable moment and movement, described by many as a life-changing moment. The Mumbai Marathon is not just about running. It has an inclusive and robust […]
The 4th edition of Iranshah Udwada Utsav (IUU), held in late December 2024, concluded on a successful note, as did the earlier three editions. Each one earned accolades from most participants and attendees, as well as criticism from a few, some constructive and some not so. Criticism is always best ignored so long as it […]
As children, we learnt about our five senses viz. Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch. We learnt that we need all five senses to function in our day to day lives. But as children, we were never taught about our sixth sense – the inner sense or the inner world which exists within each one […]
Dear Readers, As we make the most of this fabulous festive season, what stands out clearly is that us bawas have surely mastered the two main aspects of life – ‘The Art of Living’ and ‘The Art of Giving’. Repeatedly have we proven that the real essence of the art of living lies in its […]
Banaji Atash Behram’s Varasiyaji or the holy albino bull, passed away on 7th January, 2025. The funeral was held at the Doongerwadi, Mumbai. The community expresses gratitude for his noble services in the line of our faith and religion. Garothman Behest to his noble soul.
The 26th Special Olympics was held by Lion’s District 3231 A1, on 3rd January, 2025, at PDP Park, Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai, garnering participation from over 1200 specially-abled children from 30 schools, displaying their talents. The event was attended by Chief Guest, District Governor Lion Viraf Mistry; Guests of Honour, 1st Vice District Governor Lion […]
For seventy-six years now, on 1st January, every New Year’s day, the villagers of Kutru village, in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, commemorate a memorial dedicated to Bombay-based Parsi businessman – Pestonji Nowroji Kharas, who was tragically killed by a wild buffalo in 1948, as part of an unfortunate tale of love and vengeance. The village comes alive […]
The community’s leading personality, Surat-based stage veteran and motivational speaker, Maharukh Chichgar has teamed up with her daughter, Mahazarin Variava, to perform a rare duo Bharatnatyam debut, also known as an ‘Arangetram’, after years of dedicated training and practice. ‘Arangetram’ is a Tamil word, which literally means ‘ascent to the stage’, marking a dancer’s graduation […]