The past couple of weeks have witnessed our Community get rattled and unite to take action against the potential damage that could be caused to our places of worship by the ongoing Metro III construction work. Most Parsi pages on social media platforms and WhatsApp have been buzzing non-stop with notifications asking community members to…
Lions Clubs International (LCI) celebrated World Personalised Service Day on 7th October, 2017, at the YB Chauhan auditorium. Organised by Executive Director for activities, Lion Parvez Bootwala and compered by Fatema Bootwala, the event witnessed keynote speaker and celebrated motivational orator, Jeroninio Almeida elucidate the power of humility, oneness and the joy of giving. Thereafter,…
Er. Marzban Hathiram commemorated the 44th death anniversary of ‘Kshnoom’ Seth Jehangirji Chiniwalla on the eve of October 1st, 2017 with a talk on ‘The Establishment of Iranshah and His glorious destiny’ at Palamkote Hall, Dadar. Er. Hathiram extolled Seth Jehangirji Chiniwalla’s mission of expounding the tenets and teachings of the Ilm-E-Kshnoom, the medium of…
The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) organised a ‘Housie Eve’ on 7th October, 2017, with numerous stalls serving home-made delicacies. Filled with fun, cheer and prizes, the overall event with its games, food and beverages was arranged and managed by the residents, as also a dance performance by the Cusrow Baug children…
Situated within the premises of Khareghat Colony, the Alpaiwalla Museum is probably the only Zoroastrian museum in the world that houses rare artefacts and collection but had been shut, due to much needed repairs. However, the Government of India (GOI) has stepped in to renovate and restore this ground plus one storey structure owned by…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]On 5th October, 2017, Masina Hospital inaugurated its latest project, the ‘Skin Bank’, in corollary of the Eric Kharas Memorial Burns Unit, in the presence of Trustee Burjor Antia, Managing Trustee Homi Katgara, Medical Director Dr. Vispi Jokhi and Consultants and staff of the Hospital. The Skin Bank is a state-of-the-art facility with…
Sazeman-E-Jawanan-E-Zartoshty-E-Irani, Mumbai celebrated ‘Jashn-E-Mehregān’ at the NM Petit Fasli Atash Kadeh on 2nd October, 2017. The event commenced with a jasan, followed by Hon. Administrator of the Sazeman, Darayush Zainabadi, speaking in Persian on the importance of Mehregān, followed by the gist of his address in English. Chief Guest and Trustee of Parsi Vegetarian and…
Veteran in almost all classical dance forms, Shirin Vazifdar passed away on 29th September, 2017. Breaking all conventions back in the 1930s, she decided to train in Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Kathakali and Mohiniattam. She soon taught dance to her two sisters, Khurshid and Roshan, and together they started performing as the ‘Vajifdar Sisters’. A strict…
World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce (WZCC) held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Royal Bombay Yacht Club on 16th September, 2017, where Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner of Canada, Tara Scheurwater, was felicitated. Compered by Chairperson, Global WE-Wing, Behroze Daruwalla, President of India Region, Capt. Percy Master appreciated the efforts of the immediate…
Bombay’s Cyrus Todiwala is all set to start his new restaurant, ‘Mr. Todiwala’s Kitchen’ at terminal five of London’s Heathrow Airport. Known for his innovative twists in authentic Indian cuisine, Cyrus graduated from Mumbai’s B K Somani Polytechnic and trained as Chef with the Taj Group. Pleasing the palates of the curry-savvy British for over…
District Governor 2008-09, Lion Daara Patel with Lion Katy Patel organized ‘Parsi Nite Celebrations’ for the Lions of District 3231 A1, at Cama Baug, on 1st September, 2017. Attended by one hundred and sixty people, the event commenced with a jasan ceremony performed by Er. Aspandiar Dadachanji who delivered a thought provoking address, followed by singer Ruzbeh…