On the auspicious Roj Daepadin, Mah Dae (1385 Y.Z.), 5th June, 2016, SAZCOWAN (Salsette Zoroastrian Colony Welfare Association) organized a Dae Mahino Jashan for the residents in the community hall. The hall was packed and there was a delightful rendition of the Humbandagi after the Jashan. The evening then got into entertainment mode with housie…
Captain Colony held its annual Dae Mahino Jashan and get-together on 5th June, 2016 (Daepdin Roj). The Jashan, performed by Kappawalla Agiary Dasturjis, was followed by an eve of fun and games and a contributory community dinner by Er. Nariman Dalal. The young and old thoroughly enjoyed the eve, ably organized by Chairman Rayomand Sabawalla,…
The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution, which provides walk-in admissions for Parsi minority in all classes, under the able leadership of Principal Freny Mehta, has achieved complete success by securing 100% of its students passing in the SSC exams, 2016. From the total of 77 students, all of who secured a First Class and above, 29…
Following in the footsteps of the enterprising founder of XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians), Hoshaang Gotla, twelve do – gooders from XYZ’s ‘Behram’s Battalion’ troupe, organized a newspaper collection drive on June 5, around Dadar. They convinced neighbors to hand over old newspapers and books, accumulating a total of 203 kgs, in a span of two…
Parsi Times congratulates all the bright sparks in our community who have scored excellent percentages and done their families, friends and the community proud! We wish each of you the very best in the future! Shanaya Rayoman Engineer of Holy Cross Convent High School, Kolhapur scored 95.4% in the SSC examinations, 2016. Shanaya’s passions include…
Known for its consistent philanthropic activities to help those in need in our community, The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) held its ‘Feed-A-Family’ program on May 21, 2016, at Cama Baug (small otla), as it does every month. Basic but necessary provisions were distributed to the over 250 under-privileged Parsi/Irani individuals. Items given to…
On 8th May, 2016, the Navjot ceremony was performed for Parizad, daughter of Meherzad Jivasa, caretaker of Mahuva Parsi Anjuman Agiary, in the presence of 150 Hamdins ofthe Anjuman and Trustees of neighboring Anjumans. Er. Homi Desai and Er. Keki Dastur of Malesar Anjuman, Navsari came to Mahuvato perform the Navjote. The ceremony was funded…
On 5th June, 2016, the Ex-students of the Sir J.J. Schools’ Association got together in large numbers along with two erstwhile principals and teachers to celebrate the Dae Mahina-nu-Jashan on Mah Dae, Roj Daepin. The Jashan ceremony was performed by ex-student Er. Yazdi Dhalla and his son Er. Asdin. It was a friendly evening, with…
12th June, 2016 marks the death anniversary of our beloved community singer – Marazban Dara Mehta. The ‘Disi Prayer’ ceremony will be held on 11th June 2016 at 8 am at Seth Cawasji Ashburner Agiary, Khetwadi. The ‘Varshi Prayers’ will be held on 12th June 2016 at 8 am, followed by an ‘Uzyeirin Geh Maachi’ at…
Spectacular achievement is always preceded by painstaking preparation. Parsi Times Reporter Binaisha M. Surti brings you all the fun, enjoyment, entertainment and laughter that took place at the Tejpal Auditorium. The Nowroze Baug Play Centre presented its 69th Annual Cultural Programme – ‘Nowroze Baug Got Talent’ on 28th May, 2016, sponsored by The WZO Trust….
The Dae Mahina nu Jasan was performed on Saturday 28th May, 2016, at Bai Avabai Ardeshir Wadia Agiary near Dhobi Talao. The Jasan was performed by Panthaky Shahvir Mehli Dastur and other mobeds. Established on 28th August 1843, the structure is in need of extensive reconstruction. Managing Trustee Godrej N. Dotivala, on behalf of co-trustees,…