Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., is extremely thankful to the generous and kind donors who willingly donated after reading our appeal in Parsi Times, whereby 105 Godrejities will participate in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon-2017 on Sunday January 15. Godrej will support 3 sincere NGOs: ‘Republican Sports Club’ for coaching underprivileged children to play…
Bandra Tata Blocks Welfare Association (BTBWA) organized a free eye check-up camp led by Titan Eye Plus at their Jamasp Tata Pavilion on 8th January, 2017. Thirty members availed the service and were also given a 40% discount on Titan eye frames and watches.
Indian-American attorney, Firdaus Dordi was recently appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court by California Governor, Jerry Brown, making him the nation’s first Zoroastrian Judge. A former public defender and co-founder of the Dordi, Williams, Cohen law firm, Dordi said “I am fascinated by the principles of fairness in this country, and hope to ensure…
Eleven-year-old Ervad Erishe Solai, son of Niloufer and Ervad Rayomond Solai and a Class VI student of Christ Church school, got ordained as Martab on 23rd December, 2016, at the Vatcha Gandhi Agiary under the guidance of Ervad Aspandiar Dadachanji, Ervad Nariman Panthaky and Ervad Khushroo Kanga.
The Women’s Graduate Union (WGU) Scholarships Awards function was held on 10th January, 2017 where scholarships are awarded every year to women keen on pursuing higher education. Chief Guest Dr. Shubha Tole, Professor in Neuroscience from TIFR, gave away need-cum-merit based scholarships to 91 students, including Research Scholarship. President Havovi Gandhi spoke about various projects…
On 8th January, 2017, XYZ-Thane’s ‘Noshirwan’s Knights’ organized an amusing finger puppet making activity conducted by Nancy. Over sixteen XYZ children enjoyed games based on the animal theme of the month with enthusiasm. Children between 5 and 15 years old, who wish to join the XYZ team can get details at www.xyzfoundation.net or call 9820683398.
The BJPC Institution celebrated its Annual Day on 14th December, 2016, at the Tejpal Auditorium. Completing 125 glorious years, the event witnessed dance performances, skits, and various other performances, followed by the release of the 15th edition of their annual magazine, ‘BJPCIANA’ by the Chief Guest Captain Percy Master and his wife Arin Master.
Over the last week, our community has witnessed a huge uproar with social media platforms – Facebook and Whatsapp – going abuzz non-stop regarding the news about Navsari’s Anjuman allegedly planning to hold a meeting on Sunday, 8th January, 2017, to consider the controversial proposal permitting the building of a ‘burial site’ or Aramgah within…
Dadysett Charity Trust organized the 2nd Humbandagi dedicated to Behram Yazad at the hall next to the Aatash Behram, on the eve of Behram Roj, 3rd January, 2017. The Humbandagi was conducted by Er. Darayesh Katrak, Secretary of the Trust, who went on to speak on the ‘Importance Of Worshipping Behram Yazad’. He emphasized the…
Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana’s annual New Year’s Eve, ‘Masquerade’ was full of festivity and fun with members and guests dressed in their best, grooving to both, golden era as well as latest dance hits played by DJ Aarish Daruwalla of Mazda Audio Video Lab who ensured to get everyone on the dancefloor. Tanaz Godiwalla had…
The New Year party organised by GBRWA at Godrej Baug to ring in 2017 rocked till the wee hours of the morning. Young and old all had a blast with DJ Osh’s fab music and event arrangement. Gaurav Caterers satisfied all palates with delectable starters and a dinner spread. Tiny tots as well as seniors…