[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] 2022 is a landmark year in the history of our country – marking 75 years of Indian independence. The Zoroastrian community has been a frontrunner in the progress of our country, right form the stalwarts who were part of the Independence struggle to the doyens of industry with their incomparable contributions towards…
Established on 19th August, 2009, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), our community’s leading non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting and uplifting the less fortunate community members, completed thirteen years, amid much smiles, blessings and best wishes from donors, beneficiaries and community members alike. Living up to its motto, ‘Community First’, ZTFI has been working…
After her resounding success with the Parsi Calendar for kids (2021-22), Delzin Choksey of Crispy Doodles is back with another innovative Parsi Calendar for kids this year, themed, ‘Quotes From The Avesta’. She believes bringing Zoroastrianism to young kids is important and valuable and these bright colors and happy illustrations in the calendars help children…
12-year-old Anaida Shapoor Shokrekhoda from Muscat has been selected as part of a 9-member dance group representing Oman, to perform at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships – Varsity Division in Phoenix (Arizona, USA), from 6th to 13th August, 2022. A student at Kings United Academy in Muscat, Anaida is the youngest in the group…
Celebrating India’s ongoing 75th year of Independence, on 16th July, 2022, a Hindi play, titled, ‘Rashtrapati Bhavan’, starring Parsi actor – Jehangir Karkaria, was performed at the auditorium of the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, in New Delhi. This play was thoroughly enjoyed and applauded by the august audience comprising recently retired President, Ram Nath Kovind…
The Cusrow Baug United Sports & Welfare League (CBUSWL), known for organizing various exciting events was put on hold due to the pandemic. With the pandemic hopefully on its last leg and a dynamic, newly elected Managing Committee in place, events were up once again, kicking off with the Dae Mahino Jashan, Housie and dinner…
The WAPIZ Cama Baug Sale which was held on 30th and 31st July, 2022 was a great success with Parsis thronging the venue from across Mumbai to purchase their favourite food and other utility items. Chief Guest Burges Wania – son of Late Hoshang Wania – WAPIZ’s Founder Trustee, who recently passed away – donated…
The fully renovated Aslaji Bhikhaji Daremeher (or ‘Aslaji Agiary’ as it is popularly known) celebrated its glorious 173rd Salgreh on 31st July, 2022 (Roj Behram, Mah Asfandarmad; YZ 1391), opening its door to delighted devotees, with a Hama Anjuman Jashan at 9:00 am performed by Er. Nariman Panthaky – Panthaki of Aslaji Agiary, alongside Er….
Award-winning author, Tanaz Bhathena was awarded the inaugural Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize, for her book, ‘Hunted by the Sky’, at a glittering Award Ceremony at the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress 2022 in New York, earlier this month. Entries were received entries from India, United Kingdom, Canada and the US and were judged by an independent…
Indian racing champ, Jehan Daruvala, scored his sixth podium of the season in the French round of the Formula 2 championship, at Le Castellet, leaving the Paul Ricard track with yet another strong points-scoring weekend. Jehan started the Sprint race on 23rd July from pole position and after a lightning start led into the first…
After a 4-year wait, XYZ was back with its exciting ‘Monsoon Games’, on 24th July, 2022. 300 participants from XYZ’s 8 groups across Mumbai converged at Rustom Baug grounds at 9:00am, and were divided into 4 age-groups – ‘Under-7’ (6 teams); ‘Under-10’ (11 teams); ‘Under-13’ (9 teams); and ‘Under-17’ (9 teams). In addition, the XYZ SENIORS…