[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] The Bombay High Court has declared Sunday, 29th MAY, 2022, as the date of elections for ALL SEVEN SEATS of the Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. The verdict was delivered by the Divisional Bench of the Bombay High Court on 1st March, 2022. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] As community members will recall, in March…
On 20th February, 2022, the Zoroastrian Dentists’ Organisation (ZDO) celebrated its 68th Anniversary at Mumbai’s iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, with an annual scientific symposium, after a two-year hiatus due to the Pandemic. The community’s distinguished luminary, Padma Bhushan Dr. Farokh Udwadia presided as Chief Guest. In his inspirational speech, which moved all present in the room, he honoured his parents,…
The pandemic posed innumerable challenges for all, across the world. Despite the numerous struggles we have faced, some members of the community have worked harder than ever to improve the lives of those around them. The 12th World Zoroastrian Congress is producing a video, highlighting the incredible initiatives taken up by Zoroastrians worldwide, during the…
The 20th of February, 2022 (Roj Adar, Mah Meher) was a big day for Zarthostis of Thane, Maharashtra. Almost two years post the lockdown, they were able to come together to celebrate the 242nd Salgreh of the holy Atash Padshah Sahib, of the Seth Cowasji Patell Agiary. The Agiary building was decorated auspiciously in floral…
The offices of Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe were the apt location for respected members of the community to meet with Kersi Kaikhushroo Deboo – Member of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) representing the Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community in India, to discuss issues that were of prime concern to the community. Eminent…
US-based Mahrukh Motafram has been appointed as a Trustee on the Board of the Parliament of World’s Religions. The only Zoroastrian on this Board, Mahrukh’s term as Trustee commenced early January, 2022. She takes over the position from Dolly Dastoor who completed her three terms on the Board, ending 2021. Looking to continue championing our…
On 17th February, 2022, Mumbai-based, certified Financial Crime Specialist, Mehrzaad Mogrelia, was recognized as the ‘Top 30 Under 30 Emerging Industry Experts’ in the field of Financial Crime Prevention and was bestowed with the Nationwide Business Award, presented by Business Mint, one of India’s leading Market Research and Business Assistance firms. A resident of Godrej Baug,…
Having completed his two terms in office in December 2021, WZCC’s dynamic Global President, Edul Daver, will be giving way to his successor, Capt. Percy M. Master, as WZCC’s next Global President, who was unanimously elected by the international Board. Daver will stay on the Board as Immediate Past President and continue to guide the Board with his rich experience…
The Federation of Indian Pilots has written to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi requesting him to declare the anniversary of JRD Tata’s first flight as National Aviation Day and to name the next major airport after him, in his honour. With Air India taking to the skies once again as a Tata enterprise, many are…
On 10th February, 2022, a new Dialysis unit was inaugurated in Mumbai’s B D Petit Parsee General Hospital, by munificent donor – Neville Sarkari, in memory of his late mother – Homai Sarkari. Up to now, the Hospital had an existing Dialysis Machine in ICU, which was used only for treating in-patients with kidney failure….
On 14th February, 2022, the Humbandagi group of Bai Maneckbai N. Chenoy Agiary, in Hyderabad, completed a grand 16 years of conducting weekly Humbandagi at the Agiary, every Monday. The Humbandagi is led by the High Priest, Er. Mehernosh Bharucha and is followed by a short talk on religious subjects. Even through the pandemic and…