The Youth Wing of World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce (WZCC) organised a workshop, ‘Socialize’, that highlighted the scope and significance of social media in today’s age of high-speed technology and instant gratification, on 22nd July, 2018. Attended by over thirty participants, the event facilitated by Founder of the DiMaAg, a digital Marketing Agency, Yuzdi Badhniwalla…
Tata Group’s iconic Headquarters, The Bombay House, at Flora Fountain, is all scheduled to be inaugurated after a year of renovations, on the occasion of JRD Tata’s 114th birth anniversary, on 29th July, 2018. Chairman of Tata Trusts, Ratan Tata and Group Head, N Chandrasekaran will inaugurate the British-era structure, which was closed for business for the first…
Marking the death anniversary of Founders, Late Naval Godrej and Dr. Burjor Godrej, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. is organising a ‘Blood Donation Drive’ on 8th, 9th and 10th August, 2018, at Godrej Memorial Hospital, Godrej Pragati Kendra (Welfare Centre), Godrej Community Hall, Godrej Hillside Club and Godrej Industries Limited and Associated Companies (GILAC) at…
On Wednesday, 25th August, 2018, Bombay High Court Justices, Oka and Chagla have ordered VJTI to conduct an independent survey of the two heritage Parsi structures, Anjuman and Wadiaji Atash Behrams. The said report shall be produced by VJTI within 10 days. In the meanwhile, the court has upheld the interim relief granted in May,…
On 23rd July, 2018, at around 11:15 pm, 46-year-old, Sharukh Engineer, resident of Bharucha Baug and a registered Uber driver, was assaulted with an iron rod by an accomplice of the lady commuter who boarded his cab, at Antop Hill, with Kalina entered as the destination. Having completed his daily quota, Sharukh decided to retire…
The WZO Trust Funds (WZOTF) and the Athornan Mandal organized an interactive session with Vada Dasturji Dr. Firoze Kotwal, explaining the ‘Significance of Muktad Rituals and Prayers’ at the Mancherji Joshi Hall at the Dadar Athornan Institute, on 22nd July, 2018. Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastur delivered the welcome address, followed by Ervad Aspandiyar Dadachanji highlighting…
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To strengthen our collective community efforts and invoke divine blessings to further empower our `Save Our Atash Behrams Movement’, Hama Anjuman Jasans were held across three Atash Behram in Mumbai on Sunday, 15th July (Roj Ardibeshest, Mah Asfandarmad), with an open invite to all Zarthostis. The jasan at Anjuman Atash Behram commenced at 9:00 am…
The Dadar Parsee Youths Assembly (DPYA) High School organized their Investiture and SSC Prize Distribution ceremony at the Mancherji Joshi Memorial Hall, Dadar, on 18th July, 2018. The event commenced with Principal Roxana Parelwalla welcoming the gathering, with the Management represented by President Jimi Jesia, Trustees Daraius Zaiwala and Mahiyar Dastoor and the Managing Committee…
The Zoroastrian community of Deolali and Nasik organised a Jasan in memory of late Shirinbai Maneckji Neterwalla at Deolali Agiary on 6th July, 2018. The jasan was performed at 5:00 pm by Panthaky, Er. Nouzer Mehenty, Er. Rooyintan Mehenty and Er. Fredy Dastoor, followed by a Humbandagi and distribution of chasni at 6:00 pm. The…
Parsi Times is glad to break news and provide the latest updates on the Metro III Tunnelling Project, that poses a strong threat to the structural and spiritual sanctity to two of our heritage, religious structures, the Anjuman Atash Behram and the Wadiaji Atash Behram. In keeping with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation’s (MMRCL) plea, the…