Mumbai’s 15-year-old budding chess prodigy, Yohan Faridun Dotiwala continued his winning streak by securing a win at Hyderabad’s ‘U-15 Rapid Chess Title’, which concluded on 9th January, 2023, at Alwal, in Secunderabad. Yohan has earlier won the prestigious Dubai Rapid Chess Title (2022) as well as another title victory in Vijayawada Rapid Chess, one of…
The Salsette Welfare Association (SWA) conducted its inaugural SWA All Parsees Cricket League at the Salsette grounds on 7th – 8th January, 2023. Receiving a huge registration response for the cricket league, the organisers had to add two more owner-backed teams, taking the total to ten teams. An auction was held last month, where new…
On 8th January, 2023, Shri Vivek Phansalkar, IPS Commissioner of Police – Mumbai City, felicitated cricketing legends Diana Edulji and her sister, Behroze Edulji, with mementos during the prize distribution function of the Police Shield Tournament at the Police Gymkhana, in the presence of former and current cricketers and officials.
In a discussion with Bachi and Dinshaw Tamboly, the late philanthropist Scylla Vatcha, put forth the idea for creating a senior citizens’ centre for community members who were mobile and able to look after themselves, but didn’t have a place to stay or a support network. The discussion culminated in Bai Maneckbai P.B. Jeejeebhoy Senior…
On 24th December, 2022, the Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat held a memorial function, a Jahsan and Gambhar, in honour and celebration of the life and times of Mr. Areez Khambatta – prominent industrialist, philanthropist, ex-Chairman of WAPIZ, and Ex-President of the Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat, most popularly and fondly remembered as the founder of ‘Rasna’ (the world-famous…
11-year-old Cyrus Rustom Vajifdar, resident of Cusrow Baug (Mumbai), was ordained Navar on 31st December, 2022, at the Sethna Agyari (Tardeo) under the guidance of Er. Khushravi Darayus Palia. The son of proud parents, Khursheed and Rustom Vajifdar and grandson of Nazneen and Khurshed Vajifdar and Neville and (late) Bapsy Mistry, Cyrus’ ordainment (done between…
The Dadar Athornan Institute (DAI) celebrated its Annual Day at its Mancherji Joshi Hall, on 17th December, 2022, after three years due to Covid. Dasturji Khurshed Dastur, President of the Athornan Mandal, presided alongside Chief Guest, eminent physician Dr. Beheram J. Bunshah, who was accompanied by wife Dinmeher, daughter Zenobia and granddaughter Zoe. Also present…
On 26th December, 2022, the Scottish Freemasons presented medical equipment to the Geriatric and Paediatric Wards of Sir J J Hospital through its Benevolent Committee and Ladies Wing. On the occasion, the Dean of the Hospital, Dr. Pallavi Saple expressed gratitude for the donation and hoped this kind assistance would continue in the future too….
On 25th December, 2022, the Asha Vahishta Dadgah Saheb in Pune celebrated its 5th salgreh of enthronement of the holy fire. A Maachi was offered to the Dadgah Saheb in the Havan Geh. A thanksgiving Jashan was performed by six Mobeds, followed by a Humbandagi with the gathered devotees. Post the Jashan, the devotees partook…
Those who wish to spark an interest and pride in their children about Zarthoshti history are invited to participate with their kids in the ‘Enduring Faith’ event on 8th January, 2023. A session curated for youngsters from 7 to 20 years of age has been arranged in association with YZS (Young Zoroastrian Society) for cubs,…
On 20th December, 2022, 11-year-old US-resident, Kyan Arzan Lali, completed his Navar ceremony and proudly entered his first stage of Zoroastrian priesthood at Mumbai’s Vatcha Gandhi Agiary. The Yazashne ceremony was performed in remembrance of Kyan’s great-grandmother Late Najamai Kaikhushroo Lali by Er. Khushroo Kanga and Er. Karl Sidhwa, as also under the able guidance of…