Raell Padamsee’s Ace productions is back with their mega production, ‘Rediscover The Epic’ in aid of Create Foundation, founded in loving memory of Pearl Padamsee, that starring a hundred and fifty young actors from mainstream schools and NGOs, all below the age of 20. With two earlier seasons being declared a runaway hit, Season 3 depicts the original Ramayana in a contemporary framework that highlights the relevance…
Twenty-year-old Jehan Daboo was recently invited as a speaker at TEDx NUJS in Kolkata. An international badminton player in the deaf category and having represented India six times, Jehan has twelve national level medals and a bronze medal in Mens Singles at the World Deaf Youth Badminton Championship held in 2015 to his credit. A…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered”]Reviewed by Prof. Zarine Soli Arya[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#ffffff” background_pattern_url=”boxed”]* 320 pages, illustrated, hard bound, attractive colour jacket * Published by Marzban J. Giara, December 2017 [/otw_shortcode_info_box] . ‘Valiant Parsis in War and Peace’ by Marzban Giara, highlights our community’s military stalwarts like Field Marshal Sam HFJ Maneckshaw, all the Parsi service chiefs,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]On 14th September, 2017, Udvada’s Zoroastrian Information Center caretaker, Aspi Sepoy lost his legs in a tragic train accident at Udvada railway station. This week marks the completion of four months into recovery, and we are proud and inspired with the grit, faith and determination displayed by this brave-heart as he readies himself…
Twelve year old, Er. Malcolm Bajan, a Std. VII student from Lotus Valley International School, Noida was recently ordained Martab on 4th January, 2018, at the Rustom Faramna Agiary, Dadar, Mumbai. One of Delhi’s youngest Navar Martabs, Er. Malcolm completed his ten-day Martab ceremony under the guidance of Er. Kaizad Karkaria, Er. Aspi Katila and…
Malcolm Baug’s New Year extravaganza, ‘laMBada’ witnessed a great turn out of New Year eve-goers enjoying with an unlimited supply of hot flowing starters, drinks and splendid music. ‘The Final Countdown’ ushered in 2018 amongst much cheer and celebrations. ‘laMBada’ organizing committee extended appreciation to their patrons, Gaurav Caterers, Nyumarkk Media WorkTM, Media Partner Parsi…
The Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary at Godrej Baug celebrated its 18th salgreh on 16th December, 2017, with a Machi in Uziran Geh performed by Panthaki Er. Harvesp Madon, followed by a jasan performed by Panthaki Er. Harvesp Madon, Er. Burjis Desai and Er. Delzad Inspector. Attended by over hundred Zarthostis, the jasan concluded with a…
Staying true to the spirit of Christmas, Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) groups visited various cancer hospitals and institutions in December 2017, as a part of the ‘Xtragavanza Cancer Drive’. XYZ’s Thane group – Noshirwan’s Knights – visited Sion hospital, while Cyrus’ Superstars (Khareghat Colony and Godrej Baug) visited St Jude’s Children’s Home which provides palliative…
A Helping Hand Is More Powerful Than Praying Lips . We are thankful that our appeal in Parsi Times dated 9th December, 2017 received appreciable response from generous donors who promptly contributed to the cause of the four NGOs. However, more funds are needed to mobilize various time bound projects and activities to help the…
Canada’s Dastur Family Leads The Way For The Community Facilitating 11-year-old Faredoon’s Navar Ceremony . [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#deca81″ css_class=”boxed”]The increasing need for Parsi priests in our Community has been a growing concern. Unfortunately, a very small number of young lads from priestly Parsi families show interest or enthusiasm in pursuing their Navar-Martab ordainment. Faredoon Dastur’s…
India Post dedicated a stamp to Dadabhai Naoroji on 29th December, 2017, on the occasion of the 100th Death Anniversary of the Independence stalwart, in Ahmedabad. The stamp was released by the Gujarat Governor, along with officials and community members in attendance.