On 25th August 2021, Lion Daara B Patel was honoured with the prestigious International President’s Award, for his yeoman service to the underprivileged, the migrants as well as the city and state Police Force, for the past two years and through the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, Lion Daara helped over 500 people get vaccinated. This…
Meheregan, the largest Iranian festival after Noruz, dates back to ancient times when the start of autumn brought the start of the new year. Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism is developing a dossier for the possible inscription of Mehregan on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Persian festival marks friendship, affection, and…
Dr. Persis Mevawala was recently felicitated by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) for her selfless, dedicated services during the pandemic. As the in-charge lady medical officer at Kadiwala and Bunki Maternity Home, run by SMC, Dr. Persis was awarded the certificate of honor by the Mayor of Surat, Hemaliben Boghawala, in the presence of SMC Commissioner…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] With the 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress (8WZYC) to be hosted by the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) in the United Kingdom (UK) in Summer 2023, a dedicated team of youth volunteers have commenced groundwork to start planning and organising this momentous event. Media Partner – PARSI TIMES shares insights and visions…
Recently, veteran industrialist, Adi Godrej announced his retirement as Chairman of Godrej Industries – the holding company of the Godrej Group. Having joined the 124-year-old family business in 1963, the 79-year-old patriarch expanded it exponentially. His brother, 70-year-old Nadir Godrej, will continue as the Managing Director of Godrej Industries, while Adi will continue to be…
On 27th August, 2021, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and others on a petition challenging the alleged discrimination and ostracization of Parsi women, who marry outside the community, as per media reports. The petitioners – a minor named Rian R. Kishnani and his mother – Sanayaa Dalal – have alleged that women…
While most dream of contributing to society at large, the Surat Parsi Panchayat (SPP) thanks the XYZ Foundation’s ‘Behram’s Battalion’ for doing just that! The challenges posed by the pandemic have resulted in a pause in children’s education, in remote villages. Online education, which is the new norm, is affordable by few, with many not…
In keeping with the fervour of Independence Day, the community’s and the nation’s most celebrated and cherished icon, Ratan Tata, who is Chairman Emeritus – Tata Sons; and Chairman – Tata Trusts, wrote, “If I had the opportunity of writing to the young Indian citizens in 2047, the year in which India would attain a…
The community is grateful for the munificent Wadia family building colonies and providing crucial accommodation for Parsis across Mumbai, for the last hundred years. The Jer Baug Block-C residents decided to do their bit in turn! With the colony buildings being old but not worn off, to sustain them for the next gen, the baug’s…
On 15th August, 2021, the dynamic Zarathustrian Association of New Zealand (ZANZ) celebrated the Parsi New Year and India’s Independence Day with great pomp and fanfare, at the Tarka Indian Eatery Botany. Zoroastrian Kiwis across generations were all present and dressed to impress at the ‘ZANZ Parsi New Year Dhamaal’, just as the venue was…
On 22nd August, 2021, the Parsi Zarthusti community of Switzerland got together for a contributory lunch, at the restaurant – GourmIndia, in the picturesque city of Lucerne, to celebrate our Parsi New Year and Khordad Saal. ‘Will drive for two hours and more, all for our delicious Parsi bhonu’, being the mission of the Geneva…