Parsi Times congratulates 12-year-old Sanaya Gandhi from Thane, who achieved an All India First Class First Rank in the Maths Olympiad at the Primary Level (V/VI Classes) and subsequently has been awarded the Ramanujan Scholarship. A student of Vasant Vihar School, Sanaya currently in the sixth grade, is passionate about Mathematics and possesses a flair…
The Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School has secured cent percent results for the ICSE exams (March 2016), with all eighteen Zoroastrian students having obtained distinction (above 75%). Parsi Times commends Principal Kashmira Gundevia and the staff for their untiring efforts towards securing such academic perfection as well as congratulates the brilliant performance of the young…
World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) was again proud to join hands with Holiday Program for Youth (HPY) to conduct a workshop for about 180 youngsters on Monday, 16 May 2016 at J.B. Vatcha High School for Parsi Girls, Dadar. The young participants were introduced to Mumbai Chapter Chairman, Adi Siganporia, who stated that Industry…
Ervad Shahren Balaporia, son of Urviz and Hoshedar Balaporia, was ordained as a Martab on May 14, 2016 (Roj Hormazd, Mah Dae) at the Bai Motlibai Wadia Adaran. The Martab ceremony was performed by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushroo Kanga. Parsi Times wishes Er. Shahrenall the very best.
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The Homavazir’s 11th CBDA Scout Group entered into their 90th year on 10th April, 2016. During these formative years, the group has been tirelessly training cubs, scouts, and rovers producing numerous President Scouts through the game of scouting.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] The summer camp of Homavazir’s 11th CBDA (Central Bombay District Association) Scout Group was held…
Dr. Arnavaz Manekji Havewala, MDS, has been chosen to deliver a presentation on her case study, ‘The Role Of The Human Papilloma Virus In Oral Carcinomas – A Review With Case Report’ at the 30th International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA), to be held in Vienna, Austria, from the 28th to the…
Celebrating The Spirit Of The Zoroastrian Woman Lady Hirabai Cowasjee Jehangir In continuation of our ‘Daughters Of Mashyani’ series, which celebrates twenty distinguished Zoroastrian ladies who made a huge impact on our community and society, this week, Parsi Times brings you Lady Hirabai Cowasjee Jehangir whose contribution to the field of education and arts, is…
Rhim Jhim Ke Tarane’, a variety revue will be performed by the scouts and guides of various companies under The East Bombay Bharat Scouts and Guides (EBBSG) District Association, a Not for Profit Association. In keeping with its motto to ‘Do your Best’, ‘Be Prepared’ and ‘Look Wide for Service’, along with a love for…
Merwanjee Cama Park’s oldest resident Homi Mehta celebrated his 99th birthday on June 23. Hoshang K. Katrak reports. With 24 hours still to go for Midsummer day, the warmth in Cama Park was palpable. And as impromptu efforts were being made by the senior citizens of the society to celebrate the grand old man’s birthday,…
Celebrating the life of one of India’s eminent solicitors, the BPP held a public condolence meet for Dadi Bejonji Engineer on 17th June, 2016, at Walchand Hirachand Hall of Indian Merchant Chambers, Churchgate. Present in huge numbers were prominent members of our community, in addition to the wife of Dadi Engineer- Silloo Engineer, were Adi…
Completing a notable ninety-nine years, Sir JJ Girls’ High School’s Grand Old Lady, Nergish Kaikobad Bamji, celebrates her centenary today! Born to Bachubai and Kaikobad Bamji on 2nd July, 1917 (Mah Dae, Roj Ashishwang), she grew up to achieve greatness, just like Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, the founder of the school, where she served with love,…