Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenoy Anjuman Dar-e-Meher in Secunderabad Celebrates 101st Salgreh

Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenoy Anjuman Dar-e-Meher in Secunderabad Celebrates 101st Salgreh

14th July, 2021 (Roj Ardibehest, Mah Asfandarmad), marked the glorious 101st salgreh of the Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher, situated at MG road, in Secunderabad. Due to the ongoing pandemic restraints, public celebrations were toned down, like last year. A Machi in Havan Geh was held at 7:00 am, followed by a Salgreh…

BGCI Holds Sixth Global Conference

BGCI Holds Sixth Global Conference

The Board of Genetic Counseling, India (BGCI), conducted its 6th Annual International Conference, virtually, from 2 – 4 July, 2021. Themed ‘Genomics And Genetic Counseling: Value In Health Care’, the conference was attended by 3000 registrants across 30 countries, with leading faculty – from USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and UAE, besides India…

WZCC-WE Holds Interesting Webinar With Khursheed Khurody

WZCC-WE Holds Interesting Webinar With Khursheed Khurody

On 27th June, 2021, WZCC’s Woman’s Empowerment Wing held an interesting webinar titled, ‘The Magic Of Music And Mountains – Broadening The Horizons And Structures Of Leadership’, with key-note speaker – Khursheed N. Khurody. It was attended by over 80 participants, globally.  Global WE Chairperson, Behroze Daruwalla gave the welcome address along with a few insights into…

Gujarat High Court Reserves Order In Parsis’ Last Rites Case

Gujarat High Court Reserves Order In Parsis’ Last Rites Case

On 3rd July, 2021, the Gujarat High Court heard the petition filed by the Surat Parsi Panchayat (SPP) Board and Dr. Homi Doodhwala, and reserved its order on the demand to permit them to dispose the bodies of Covid victims, as per Parsi religious traditions, and not to force cremation of the bodies. They raised…

California Parsis Celebrate Reopening With Gahambar

California Parsis Celebrate Reopening With Gahambar

A Maidhyoshaem Gahambar was celebrated on 3rd July, 2021 at the ZAC Atash Kadeh. Attended by about 50 Zarthostis, the celebration began with a Jashan (sponsored by Dhun and Katy Alamshaw) and a Humbandagi led by Er. Zerkxis Bhandara. Er. Zarrir thanked the congregation and explained the importance of attending Jashans and Gahambars.  When an attendee…

Pearl Tirandaz’s ‘Good Deeds Project’ Reaches Out To Frontline Warriors

Pearl Tirandaz’s ‘Good Deeds Project’ Reaches Out To Frontline Warriors

Our community’s vibrant and popular youth icon, Pearl Tirandaz, known for her dedication to community-cum-social-service, and founder of the inspiring ‘Good Deeds Project’ (GDP), continues to inspire and make a difference in the lives of many. The Good Deeds Project is Pearl’s way of giving back to society, where she also highlights motivating stories of good…

Muncherji Nusserwanji Cama Passes Away

Muncherji Nusserwanji Cama Passes Away

3rd July, 2020, marked the passing of one of our community’s leading personalities – Muncherji Nusserwanji Cama. Much respected philanthropist, former Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet and Director at the Mumbai Samachar, the nation’s oldest print newspaper, Muncherji succumbed to a brief illness in his 60s.  He lived in South Mumbai and is survived…

Ba Humata Presents The Spirit Of Zarathushtra

Ba Humata Presents The Spirit Of Zarathushtra

On 4th July, 2021, the sixth episode of the increasingly popular religious series, ‘Ba Humata’ celebrates the spirit of our prophet in ‘Creating A Bountiful And Prosperous Earth With The Good Mind’ (Yasna 51.5 and 51.7 and related prayers). The Webinar will feature Er. Kaivan Antia (Australia); Mobed Dr. Mehraban Pouladi (Iran); Behnaz Nanavatti (India); and…

‘Taj’ Rated Strongest Hotel Brand Globally

‘Taj’ Rated Strongest Hotel Brand Globally

The Taj chain of luxury hotels has topped the list of ‘Strongest Brands of Hotels’ worldwide, for outstanding resilience and service, despite being subjected to the hardships of the pandemic, as per the ‘Hotels 50 2021’ report by Brand Finance. On 25th June, 2021, the Tata Group hospitality firm, Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), shared…