Through May 1-5, 2019, WZCC (World Zoroastrian Chambers of Commerce) – a global business organization for Zoroastrians, and FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America) – a North American religious/cultural organization, will come together to hold a first ever, historic joint AGM, at Orlando, Florida, USA. Edul Daver, WZCC Global President shared with Parsi Times, “It will be an opportunity for…
On Saturday, April 20th, 2019, ‘Empowering Mobeds’ – a noble initiative spearheaded by the Athornan Mandal and the WZO Trust Funds Mobeds Welfare Scheme – held an open house discussion with Mobeds and their wives, on the relevant topic of the times, ‘Expectations To Enrol Your Son In Full Time Mobedi’, at the Dadar Madrassa…
On 16th April, 2019, Adar Mah – Ardibesht Roj, Bordi’s Davier Agiary celebrated its 164th Salgreh with a Machi performed by Panthaki Homi Senna, followed by a Jashan at 10:00 am performed by Panthaky of Gandhi Agiary, Er. Aspandiyar Dadachaji, along with other five other Ervads. This was followed by a talk held in the…
Adding yet another prestigious feat to her list of national and global accomplishments, the ruling ‘Mrs. Asia Universe’ – Delnaz Balsara Sharma was conferred a doctorate in the field of ‘Social Service – Women and Children’s Empowerment’, in recognition of her inexhaustible body of community service and social work, by the National Virtual University for…
On 14 April, 2019, Mumbai gynecologist, Dr. Aspi Navroze Raimalwala, was awarded the ‘President Appreciation Award 2018-19’ for his valuable contribution to society, by the IMA Mumbai branch President, Dr. Salim Sachani, at a function in South Mumbai graced by Dr. Hozie Dara Kapadia – President IMA Maharashtra; Dr. Shivkumar Utture – President Maharashtra Medical…
Dr. Khursheed Wadia, an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, UK, won the prestigious W J M Mackenzie Book Prize for her book, ‘Muslim Women and Power: Political and Civic Engagement in West European Societies’. The Mackenzie Prize is awarded annually to the best book published in political science. This book provides an account…
Pakistan-based Jimmy Engineer, the globally renowned artist, peace activist and social crusader, has been selected for the Habib Jalib Peace Award for 2019, in recognition of his meritorious services in the field of Art and Social Work. The Habib Jalib Peace Award Committee will felicitate Jimmy Engineer with the Peace Award on 30th April, 2019…
On 20th August, 2016, the Deolali Agiary was burgled and an FIR was filed on 21st August with the police. The accused in the matter, Er. Homiyar Homi Sidhwa, the Mobed of Deolali Agiary, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the theft. Parsi Times had reported the story in September, 2016. On 5th March,…
Dr. Gustad B. Daver, Medical Director and Head of Surgery of Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, added yet another feather in his cap, being appointed Medical Advisor to Reliance Foundation, earlier in April, this year. A leading Vascular and Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Daver was given a grand farewell at the Reliance…
On April 10, 2019, Pervin Taleyarkhan from Michigan, USA, was felicitated by the prestigious American Bar Association’s Section of Intellectual Property Law, in ‘Recognition for Outstanding Leadership Contribution’. She was awarded during the Section’s annual Spring Conference at an event in Arlington, Virginia. Serving on the Board of Editors for the ABA Journal and a…
On 13 April, 2019, England-based Soonnie Godrej Talati turned a glorious hundred years, and amidst her long list of well-wishers who congratulated her on becoming a centenarian, was none other than Queen Elizabeth herself!! “I am so pleased to know that you are celebrating your one hundredth birthday on 13th April, 2019. I send my…