XYZ Seniors / Xerxes’ Invincibles (XI), part of the Xtremely Young Zoroastrians Foundation (XYZ), organised a book collection drive on 24th and 25th September, 2022 as a part of ‘XYZ is MAD (Making a Difference)’ venture. With Parsi colonies as prime locations, a total of over 3,000 books were collected, including children’s story books, novels,…
On 24th September, 2022, WZCC held its 19th India Region Annual General Meeting (AGM) at a glitzy function in South Mumbai. Attended by WZCC members, guests and dignitaries, the AGM was ably conducted by Adi Siganporia who commenced the function, inviting Behroze Daruwalla, President – India Region to share the welcome note and present…
On 24th September, 2022, XYZ’s group – Cyrus’ Superstars (CS) planned a social service endeavour, through a friendly football match, to raise funds for the children of Oscar Foundation, who were in need of sports shoes and other equipment. All arrangements were carried out ably by CS Office bearers, volunteers, parents and members, and the…
On 21st September, 2022, the Government of India appointed Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, alongside two others, as the Trustees of the PM CARES Fund. Two other members are former Supreme Court judge KT Thomas and former Deputy Speaker Kariya Munda. The decision was announced a day after PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting…
On 11th September, 2022, the members of XYZ’s group – Rustom’s Rockstars, along with parents and volunteers, conducted a dry waste collection drive, titled, ‘Put Your Waste In Its Right Place’, in partnership with ReCircle – a resource recovery enterprise working towards a sustainable future. The drive was conducted at three locations – Navajbai Contractor…
The Pune chapter of the World Zarthushti Chambers of Commerce (WZCC) held its Annual General Meeting on 16th September, 2022 at a hotel in Pune. In his welcome note to the gathering, Tehmasp Bharucha – Chapter Chair, welcomed the Guest Speaker – Dr. Sandeep Sahshrabudhe – a wealth management expert, as also WZCC Global President,…
Class X student of Bombay Cambridge School (Andheri East), 14-year-old Zayan Kayomarz Gandhi, was awarded the ‘Times Of India Student Of The Year Award 2021-2022’, at a felicitation function, which was held on 16th September, 2022, at Ravidra Natya Mandir Auditorium, Prabhadevi. The event saw the participation of over a hundred schools from Mumbai, Navi…
The Cusrow Baug United Sports & Welfare League (CBUSWL) conducted its annual three-week long Badminton tournament, which concluded with the finale and a gala dinner, on 10th September, 2022. Over 70 residents participated in the event which comprised numerous categories including Singles, Doubles, Mixed-doubles, Juniors, Veterans etc., to enhance participation. Graced by Chief Guest, Makarand…
Nekzad Malegamwalla, Associate Director, Banking Operations at Cashfree Payments, was recently recognised as one of the TOP 100 Future Tech Leaders at Trescon’s 10th edition of Big BFSI Future Tech Show and Awards 2022. The awards ceremony honours the top 100 Leaders in India for their technology leadership, strategic influence, and significant contribution towards delivering…
Bangalore-based Farishte Irani, working with Dentsu Creative, bagged the ‘Copywriter Of The Year’ Award at the prestigious Cannes Lions Festival Of Creativity 2022. On 15th September, 2022, Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity released its ‘Lions Creativity Report’ rankings for creative excellence in branded communications. The creative rankings, which are compiled using data from Lion-winning and…
Legendary conductor Maestro Zubin Mehta has been awarded an Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), in recognition of his eminent service to the Australia-India bilateral relationship and humanity-at-large, particularly in the fields of classical music and philanthropy. The award was presented to him by the Governor General of Australia, General David Hurley, at…