Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) – the Community’s premiere organisation which has successfully been promoting familiarity, camaraderie and unity amongst Zoroastrian youngsters through entertainment, learning and community service, for nearly five years now – will hold the third edition of its flagship event – LAFA – on 14th July, 2019, at Mumbai’s J B Vachha School….
Last week, PT shared with our readers the oncoming launch of Jiyo Parsi’s (JP) latest initiative – the ‘Parsi ShaadiApp’ – yet another brilliant endeavor which received very welcoming and appreciative feedback from our Community, as the ‘need-of-the-hour measure’. Since 2013, Jiyo Parsi, under the vibrant leadership of Dr. Shernaz Cama (Director, PARZOR) and a…
Zubin Karkaria, founder and CEO of VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, has been named a Global Game Changer, at an awards ceremony in London. He was presented with the honour by Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland, at the Indian Awards event held in the UK…
The Gamadia Colony Recreation Centre (GCRC) held its annual Dae Mahino Jashan on June 09, 2019, at the Centre, commencing at 5:00 pm, followed by Humbandagi and distribution of Chashni and refreshments for all present. GCRC Secretary, Ardeshir Doctor thanked all the members for their continuous support.
On 7th June, 2019, the Central Bank of India (CBI), held its 39th annual Deh Mahino Jashan at Mumbai’s Cama Baug Agyari at 5:15 pm. After the Jashan, Veera Mundroina, Asst. Manager, CBI welcomed the gathering of about two hundred past and present employees and their families, including previous CMDs Homai Daruwalla and Noshir Mistry,…
On 18th June, 2019, The Bharda New High School and Junior College inaugurated a brand new, sprightly and welcoming Pre-Primary section, with walls depicting the theme of the evergreen hit and children’s favourite film – ‘The Jungle Book’, painted by three students from the JJ School of Art. The Pre-primary section has been brilliantly redesigned…
Professor Zenobia Nadirshaw, from the University of West London, received the MBE (Member of the British Empire) Award, by Prince Willian at the Buckingham Palace, for her services to people with learning disabilities and mental health treatment. Nadirshaw is a consultant clinical psychologist with forty years of clinical and management experience in NHS (National Health…
The Pir-e Sabz or Chak-Chak, an annual pilgrimage observed by Zoroastrians who come from all over Iran, and many places around the world as well, was celebrated from the 14th to 18th of June, 2019, at the mountainous fire temple which is embedded in a shallow cave in central Ardakan county, Yazd province – where…
On 18th June, 2019, the Chairman and Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Puchayet (BPP) called for a condolence meeting to pay tribute to the memory of two of our Community’s most cherished and respected High Priests – Vada Dasturji Dr. Kaikhusroo Minocherji JamaspAsa, the High Priest of Anjuman Atashbehram, Mumbai; and Vada Dasturji Kaikhusroo Navroz…
To commemorate the auspicious Dae Mah and to propel the prosperity of the Institution, the “Dae Mahino Jashan” for The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd. was organised on Dae Mahino, Asmaan Roj, Y.Z. 1388, Sunday, 9 May 2019 at the Corporate Office, Worli. In attendance were the Chairperson & Board of Directors along with the current…
Parizad Viraf Baldawala, from Navsari’s Ava Baug, stood fourth in Navsari District, scoring 92.13% in the Gujarat Secondary Education Board exams, 2019, bringing great pride to the community and to her parents, Viraf and Baktawar Baldawala.