On 8th November, 2021, our very own Yazdi Naoshirwan Karanjia, the exceptionally talented, leading stage actor and personality of Gujarati and Parsi theater, was awarded the most prestigious Padma Shri, India’s top civilian honour, by President Kovind, at a glittering ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, for his unparalleled contributions in the…
KPMG veteran – Yezdi Nagporewalla, will take over as the New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm’s Indian chapter from February, next year. His new appointment is for a term starting 7 February, 2022 to 31 December, 2026, as per the official statement released. Yezdi succeeds current chairman and CEO – Arun Kumar. Nominated…
31st October, 2021, (Sarosh Roj, Mah Khordad), marked the glorious 177th Salgreh of the Cawasjee Byramjee Atash Behram, popularly known as Banaji Atashnehram, located at Thakurdwar. The auspicious day began with a Jashan ceremony at the Atashbehram, held at 9:00 am, which was attended by a good number of devotees. A Humbandagi was recited post…
The Iranian government has allocated a sum of 200 billion rials (about USD 4.7 million) to develop tourism infrastructure at the UNESCO-designated Pasargadae, after President Ebrahim Raisi visited the Achaemenid site earlier in October, as per a senior tourism official. The Pasargadae complex, as a magnificent World Heritage site, has a high tourism potential in…
WZCC India Region held its 18th AGM on 30th October, 2021, at a glittering event at Mumbai’s West End Hotel. This was their first in-person in nearly two years, and saw the hall brimming with WZCC’s dynamic senior officials and members, their guests and other dignitaries – who were all delighted to be physically present…
In his centenary year, 99-year-old long-time Dubai resident, Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta wowed one and all with his fitness levels, participating in the fifth edition of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, which was held on October 29, 2021. Rejecting the sedentary lifestyle, Tehemten Mehta joined the annual celebration of fitness and wellness by flexing his…
On 2nd November, 2021, the community lost one of its foremost ‘Rathestars’ in the passing of former BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai – a man who’s heart truly beat for the community… a man who prioritized the welfare of his beloved Parsi/Irani Zarthosti community over all else… a man who dedicated his life to serving those…
Ahmedabad resident, Sarosh Parvez Vandriwala, who works in Zydus Cadila as an Associate Manager in the Research and Development of Vaccines, was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation, for his valuable contributions in the development of nCOV-19 Plasmid DNA Vaccine ZYCOV-D, by Zydus Cadila, Ahmedabad. “We are working on many different vaccines, with special focus…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Chalo Lagan Kariye! Join the first ever, online Matrimony meet for Parsi/Irani Youth residing in India organized by Jiyo Parsi, Dhanjishaw and Manijeh Gamir Charitable Trust and Parsi Youth League of Ahmedabad (PYLA). Sit in the comfort of your home and connect with like-minded Parsi/Irani youth, strictly between the ages of 21…
24th October, 2021 – Ava Roj of Mah Khordad, marked the twelfth anniversary of the initiative started by Hoshaang Gotla and Perzon Zend, to hold a Jashan and Humbandagi on Ava roj every month throughout the year (except during the lock down) at the Holy Bhikhabehram well. With places of worship now open to the…
– Joint Statement issued by BPP Trustees Noshir Dadrawala and Kersi Randeria – On 20th October, 2021, two sitting Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) – Noshir Dadrawala and Kersi Randeria broke their hunger fast on the solemn assurance given by their three colleague trustees – Armaity Tirandaz, Xerxes Dastur and Viraf Mehta, that…