On 20th November, 2016, Dr. Mickey Mehta was invited as guest speaker by ‘Medicina Alternativa’, a four day international conferences on holistic health / life sciences and integrated medicines, affiliated to ‘The Open International University for Complementary Medicines’. In his three hour long impromptu presentation he spoke of the theory of karmic debt cleansing, understanding…
On 29th November, 2016, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) decided to peacefully part ways with its seven-year old youth wing, ZYNG, via a majority vote based on the motion proposed by Trustee Noshir Dadrawala and supported by Chairman Yazdi Desai and Trustee Kersi Randeria. Since this was trustee Zarir Bhathena’s first meeting after his recovery…
Udvada’s Iranshah Atash Behram celebrated its salgreh in accordance with the Fasli Calendar on Thursday, 24th November, 2016 (Roj Adar, Mah Adar). A jasan ceremony was performed by Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor and six other Dasturs at 9:30 am. Around four hundred and fifty devotees paid their homage to the Holy Fire and enjoyed delicious…
Asia’s largest short film club, ‘Shamiana’, founded and run by Cyrus Dastur, held a successful screening of numerous ‘Oscar Nominated Short films’ to a packed audience of over six hundred people at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) in Ahmedabad on 19th November, 2016. Having a strong presence across multiple cities of India, Shamiana has now…
The 86th Humbandagi took place at the Bhikha Behram Well on 24th November, 2016 (Ava Roj) at 5:30 pm. This was followed by a speech on Shahnameh writer, Firdowsi Toosi by Er. Darayesh R. Katrak, where he highlighted the fact that had it not been for Firdowsi and his writings, we would have been in…
On 20th November 2016, XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) inaugurated its Thane chapter with founder Hoshaang Gotla, volunteers and members. He addressed a meeting with over 20 parents who attended registered their children as XYZ members so they can also partake in the numerous events conducted by XYZ. XYZ, which has centres all over Mumbai and…
WFA Adoptathon 2016 ‘World For All’ invites you to their annual Adoptathon event on 26th and 27th November, 2016 at St. Theresa Boy’s High School in Bandra West from 11am to 7 pm. Come and support this cause for paws and go home as a proud pet parent – with over 75 puppies and 75…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Yazdi Desai, Chairman, BPP: “This is my fifth address as Chairman of the BPP to our community through the BPP Connect. On behalf of my Board of Trustees, I would like to update you on all that has been worked upon in the past one and a half months. I’m thankful to Parsi…
The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) held its monthly ‘Feed-a-Family’ program on November 19, 2016 at Cama Baug, Mumbai. An excellent initiative launched by ZTFI’s dynamic Trustee, Yasmin Mistry, the program has recently introduced a new segment titled ‘My Wish’ for the beneficiaries to stand chance to be awarded household items / branded appliances…
The Lions Club of Byculla (LCB) refurbished the Zilla Parishad Prathamik School at Jambhale Village, Ahmednagar with various ISO certified educational equipment during its inauguration on 5th October, 2016. As the only ISO certified school in Ahmednagar district, the project which cost Rs. 4.5 lakhs, will impart higher education to students with the help of…
On 12th Nov, 2016, Dr. Mickey Mehta, the leading health and relationship expert, held the ‘Lagan Ma Magan’ workshop for to-be-weds, with the aim of empowering them with the knowledge and emotional intelligence needed to secure a healthy and happy marriage, in every sense of the word. So, what is marriage and how can one…