The Parsi Punchayet Complex Welfare Association (PPCWA) organised a Fancy Dress competition on 15th September, 2018, with over twenty-nine children, aged two to sixteen years, participated across various categories. The event commenced with Committee President felicitating the judges for the day, BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai along with wife and CEO of WAPIZ, Anahita Desai. This…
The Banaji Atash Behram has been undergoing renovations, thanks to the tireless efforts of a few Zoroastrians who have voluntarily undertaken the painting and polish work of the holy structure. Commencing in September 2017, the group of dedicated Zoroastrians, headed by Homiar Mehta and guided by CEO, WAPIZ, Anahita Desai, have dedicated most of their…
The Women Entrepreneurs (WE) wing of World Zarathusti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) organised an exciting session with first Runner-up of ‘Mrs. India She is India’ Pageant, Delnaz Bulsara Sharma, on 15 September, 2018. Referred (Ideated?) by Chairperson, Homai H.Mehta, the event commenced with Director-Corporate Secretary, WZCC International Board of Directors and Member on the WE…
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC), Pune Chapter held its Annual General Meeting on 14th September, 2018. Chairperson Mahrukh Bharucha announced that she would be stepping down and handing over the reins to senior member, Tehmasp Bharucha. Attended by committee members, Adi Siganporia, Xerxes Dastur, Adv. Jamshed Mistry and Diniyar Marolia from Global, India…
. Australian legendary cricketer Brett Lee, regarded as one of the world’s fastest bowlers, was seen playing some fun cricket at Cusrow Baug on 20th September, 2018, regaling all the excited residents with his charisma and posing with the young and old for selfies and pics! Lee’s presence at Cusrow Baug was part of an…
. The last week has our Community outraged as a misleading video went viral across social media platforms disparaging our community. The video (on youtube) claimed that Zoroastrianism promoted marriages amongst siblings! Hosted on a Youtube channel called, ‘Anup Ki Duniya’, the video shows glimpses of our navjote and lagan ceremonies with a male voiceover…
The 32nd West Bombay Pioneer Scouts organised an overnight hike to Karjat and Palajdhaari Dam on 18th August, 2018. Led by Jehangir Foroogh and Percy Sutaria, fourteen scouts, five cubs and three rovers executed various scout activities, whilst enjoying nature at its best.
The Delhi Parsi Anjuman (DPA) hosted a fundraiser and invited Dinyar Contractor along with Vistasp Gotla’s Blazzing Fire Production to perform their hilarious Parsi Gujarati play, ‘Baairao No Bahubali’ on 1st September, 2018. Organized by Feroza Jassawala to raise funds for the modernization and renovation of Delhi’s 65 year old Parsi Dharamshala, the event was…
The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution organised the Dr. Hilla Vakil Elocution Competition and the Burjor Maneckshaw Mistry Inter-House Choral Recitation Competition for the students of Std. VIII to Std. X, on 11th September, 2018. Judged by theatre actor and entrepreneur, Nishi Doshi and Parsi Times Assistant Editor and journalism academic at Lala Lajpatrai College, Delaveen…
With court hearings taking place on a daily basis, Senior Counsel Navroze Seervai, who represents the petitioners, stated certain Case Laws (judgements on similar cases in the past) that protect the religious rights of minority communities. He raised objections to certain statements in Metro III’s affidavit that undermine the significance that our Holy Fire holds…
Having recently returned from his professional stints overseas, Dr. Danesh Chinoy has joined as the Principal at a reputed Physiotherapy College in Navsari and extends the opportunity, especially to our Parsi Youth, to explore various professional courses including Physiotherapy, Homeopathy, Nursing, Engineering, MBA and MCA, amongst others, which are currently being offered at the Campus….