The Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) children from Dadar Parsi Colony, namely ‘Behram’s Battalion’ had an interactive session with the Senior Citizen Association on 27th August, 2016 at J B Vachha High School. Forty XYZs put up a Parsi skit along with some dance numbers, a game of housie and some ‘on the spot surprise games’…
The Lagan Lounge, Bombay Parsi Punchayet’s matrimonial initiative, held its quarterly event on August 20, 2016 at the Dadar Athornan Madressa hall. This time, the number of Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian participants increased with a count of over 20 individuals more than those participating last time – taking the count to a total of 66 spirited guys…
Pearl Darius Bilimoria topped Master of Computer Application (MCA) examination, NMIMS University, Mumbai held in April 2016 and was awarded a Gold medal at the convocation held on 13th August, 2016. Pearl has consistently scored above 3.5/4 grade in all the semesters of MCA, resulting in her overall grade to be 3.9/4, which is equivalent…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]By Khushnuma Dubash[/otw_shortcode_info_box] On 21st August, Rahul Shewale, MP Lok Sabha of the Mumbai South Central constituency, met about 50 Parsis at the Mancherji Joshi Hall at Dadar to celebrate Navroze and discuss the community’s views, issues and solutions. The event was organized by Paurush Sonkar, Digital Marketing Professional, and Sandeep Chivate, social…
Kainaaz Bharucha of Captain Colony won the Raffle organized by WAPIZ in a lucky draw took place on Khordad Sal at the WAPIZ Office. Trustee Meher Panthaki picked the lucky winning raffle ticket, after being blindfolded, to ensure maximum transparency (uploaded on Facebook). WAPIZ organized this Raffle through July and August 2016, where a purchase…
An amicable settlement was reached between BPP Trust and the Mumbai Mazdoor Union acting on behalf of the workmen on 25th August, 2016. Though the signing of the final settlement took time, a good agreement has been signed for a three year period (January, 2015 to December 2017). For the first time, BPP Chairman, Yazdi…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]By PT Reporter Khushroo P. Mehta[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Pervin Gandhi, a chartered accountant by profession, is associated with Ahmedabad University as a Senior Lecturer (Finance and Accounting), was selected to present her research paper on ‘Mergers and Acquisitions and Financial Development: Evidences from India and China’ at the International Conference for Academic Disciplines at Harvard…
The residents of Dhanbaiwadi Parsi Colony, Vile Parle (W) celebrated Independence Day on 15th August, 2016, organized by the children, who pride themselves as the ‘Desi Tadka Group’! They hoisted the National Flag and sang the National Anthem, followed by other patriotic songs, under the guidance of Dr. Mahanaaz Bomanjee. Khurshed Bhada delivered a speech…
The Dossibai Old People’s Home (at Masina Hospital Campus), Byculla celebrated Khordaad Saal on 21 August, 2016, with a jasan ceremony organised by the Trustees, followed by Karaoke music and foot-tapping Bollywood numbers presented by Tehmtan and Shernaz Dumasia and their team. The event was attended by the Trustees, well-wishers and the residents of the…
True to its tradition, 112 year old ‘Parsi Ambulance Division’ celebrated the 70th Independence Day by hoisting the National Flag on 15th August, 2016 at the Parsi Ambulance Division Headquarter building, opposite Metro Cinema.
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Report by Swati Kalra Arora, with Inputs by Shelly Subawalla[/otw_shortcode_info_box] On Saturday August 20, 2016, the Delhi Parsi Anjuman celebrated a warm heartfelt Navroze with the Parsi community getting together to eat, drink and be merry. The Parsi community in Delhi, though small, tries its best to bring in all festivals and other…