The residents of F S Parukh Dharamshala had an eventful day, when NGO, ‘Book a Smile’ organized an art activity for the residents, on 30th June, 2017. Teams of two participants each were given a sheet of paper and colouring material to paint, draw and give form to their thoughts and emotions. The young at…
On 2nd July, 2017, the newly-renovated Captain Colony Recreation Hall was inaugurated with a Jasan ceremony. Formally known as the ‘Meher Jinwalla Hall’ built in the 1950s as a recreation center for residents, the Hall was renovated through a donation of Rupees five and a half lakhs provided by the BPP. The Jasan was attended…
Advertising veteran, Roda Mehta, will be honoured with the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2017’, by the acclaimed Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI), on 14th July, 2017 in Mumbai, for her legendary and pioneering role in establishing scientific media planning and buying in India; and building a whole generation of media professionals for the advertising…
As crowds across the USA celebrated Independence Day on 4th July, 2017, Santa Monica Boulevard (Los Angeles) unveiled the ‘Freedom Sculpture’, a magnificent public art installation inspired by ancient Persia’s eminent archaeological artefact, the historical Cyrus Cylinder – meant to celebrate the ‘ideals of freedom, respect for diversity, and inclusiveness’. Unveiled by prominent Iranian developer…
On 1st July, 2017, the Udvada Samast Anjuman felicitated Vada Dasturji Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor at Dastur Kayoji Mirza Memorial Hall, Udvada, on being appointed as a member of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) by the Government. Sponsored by Homai Engineer and son Rohinton of Industrial Boilers Ltd. and hosted by Mahrukh Chichgar, the event…
Born to a Parsi family from Karachi (Pakistan), American citizen, Nergis Mavalvala, has been conferred the prestigious ‘Great Immigrants Award’ by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Bestowed upon only thirty-eight from the millions of immigrants, the ‘Great Immigrants Award’ is given in recognition of naturalised citizens who strengthen America with their contributions. Nergis Mavalvala…
On 24th June, 2017, Dr. Kekoo Kavarana, our prominent 76-year-old veteran orthopaedic surgeon, passed away at the Breach Candy Hospital, succumbing to severe smoke inhalation injuries – the result of a fire breaking out at his residence at Malabar Hill, while he was asleep on 22nd June (Thursday). Medical sources explained that Dr. Kavarana was admitted to…
The Thane Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman celebrated their Dae Mahino Jasan ceremony at the Cowasji Patell Agiary, Thane, on 3rd June, 2017, followed by a Humbandagi conducted by Er. Behramsha Sidhwa. The evening witnessed a talk on ‘Manomanthan to Manoranjan’ by Guest Speaker, Prof. Dr. Firdaus Shroff. Prof. Dr. Shroff was felicitated with a bouquet of flowers…
12-year-old Jehan Madan, son of Hutoxi and Farokh Madan, was ordained Navar on 9th June, 2017, at DD Umrigar Adarian, Fatehgunj, Vadodara. The ceremony was performed by Er. Hormazdiar Bhesania and Er. Kersi Bhesania. The family thanks all the Trustees, Mobeds and staff of the Adarian for their support.
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times continues to celebrate the successes of our young adults who have done exceedingly well in their academic performances in the Board exams across schools and colleges in India. Kudos to all our bright sparks who make our community proud![/otw_shortcode_info_box] A Khush Khushnum! 15-year-old Khushnum Daruwalla from St. Annes High School, Colaba…
New York, USA: Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) sorrowfully shared the news about the passing away of Prof. Kaikhosrov Irani (KD and Keku to associates and close friends) on 29th June, 2017 at the age of 95. Born and educated in Mumbai on 1st May, 1922, Kaikhosrov Dinshah Irani graduated from St. Xavier’s…