As per media reports, on 3rd January, 2020, a burglary took place in the office of the Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat (APP), in Khamasa, Ahmedabad. A case of theft has been registered with the Karanj Police, where the robbers stole Rs 5,860/- in cash and a video recorder worth Rs. 4,000. 80-year-old Firoz Dawar, who has…
The WZCC (World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce) Pune Chapter’s Women Entrepreneur (WE) wing will hold an informative and useful workshop, exclusively for women, on Cyber Security and Safety, conducted by the Head and Chief Investigator of SC Cyber Solutions – Shweta Chawla, an expert in this field. Highly recommended for women and young ladies above…
The Asha Vahishta Dadgah in Pune celebrated its second Salgreh with piety, religious fervor and zeal, as it entered its third year of enthronement, on 25th December, 2019. A thanksgiving Jashan ceremony was performed by the priests at 10:30 am, followed by a contributory Maachi offered to the Dadgahsaheb. As always, the venue was packed to…
8th January, 2020 saw the achievement of yet another milestone in the new Masina Hospital success story, with the inauguration of a Parsi Ward, a new kitchen and dining hall, commencing with an auspicious Jashan and a thanksgiving function attended by prominent Parsi donors who have contributed towards the Hospital’s progress. The entire project was…
On 7th January, 2020, the FPZAI and BPP hosted the twelfth Global Working Group meeting at the Banaji Atash Behram Hall, located at Charni Road in Mumbai. It was chaired by FPZAI President and BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai alongside panelists Neville Shroff (Non-Executive Chair), Dr. Burjor Antia, Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, Meher Bhesania and Rohinton…
With 2018-19 marking a menacing increase in the number of robberies and break-ins taking place across various Parsi/Irani households, and various other targeted houses and institutions, in our holy village of Udvada, the residents of Udvada Gaam can now heave a sigh of relief as the gang of robbers committing these thefts, have been finally…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . When the sons and daughters of Airyanavaeja migrated southwards and settled on the plateau of Iran, the Aryan Glory, mounted high on the lofty heights of Alburz…
The Institution of Internal Auditors’ Excellence Award for the ‘Best Application of Technology in the field of Internal Audit’ was conferred to Pervin D. Vanskuiwalla, Senior Vice President and Head – Internal Audit and her dedicated team at Godrej and Boyce Company Ltd. From among the most prestigious Corporate Houses in Mumbai, Godrej was conferred…
The festive season was enjoyed with abundant joy and good cheer on X’mas Day – December 25, 2019 – at Cusrow Baug’s annual ‘Christmas Carnival’, organized by the Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL), in the Baug’s Pavilion. The event has been growing in popularity through the years and this year witnessed a…
Living up to the festive spirit, Behram Baug Parsi Colony (Jogeshwari West) residents enjoyed a Christmas party on Christmas eve, within the complex, filled with fun and frolic, to further the spirit of love, happiness and cheer! Organised by Zeenobia Printer and volunteers, the eve of 24th December, 2019, came alive with entertaining games, singing,…
The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution commemorated its annual day on 16th December, 2019, at the St. Mary’s School Auditorium, amidst great fanfare. Attended by eminent educationists and Trustees of the school, the celebrations commenced with Principal Farrah Gustaspi, reiterating with great pride the achievements of the school’s students at various cultural, guiding and literary events,…