On 5th June, 2021, World Environment Day, the dynamic XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) kids across Mumbai celebrated the occasion with activities to make the planet greener, by sowing plants and sharing insights into these. While Shanaya Saklatwalla said chilli plants grew well in the sun, Zasha Patrawala shared curry leaves grew best during the monsoons,…
During the last week of May, 2021, a joint team of archaeologists from the universities of Isfahan, Tehran, discovered objects at an ancient fire temple or Agiary, in Vigol, located near Kashan. These include sets of gypsum furniture including an engraved table and chairs. Evidence suggests that the Gypsum furniture was once used for traditional…
– Plans To Restore Hospital To Its Former Glory – Sometimes, a tragedy can prompt an avalanche of good. That’s exactly what happened when the loyal gardener Anil, who had been managing the Woodlands Bungalow in Matheran, succumbed to the deadly Covid 19 because of the lack of appropriate equipment and treatment which could have…
– “She was, and always will be… A Star,” says son Boman Irani, in a Heartfelt Tribute – The community came together in mourning and to stand by one of our most cherished icons – actor Boman Irani, on the passing of his mother – Jerbanoo Irani, on 9th June, 2021. A grand old lady…
Red Bull Racing Junior, Jehan Daruvala drove a good and consistent race to secure his second podium in the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship. The Indian racing sensation, in his first visit to the difficult street circuit, finished third in Race 2, at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend – June 6th, 2021, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Jehan…
– High Court Hearing Scheduled For 9th June, 2021 – On 27th May, 2021, the Central Govt. asked the Gujarat High Court for more time to file its reply to the Parsi petition seeking the right to perform Dokhmenashini (customary burial) for Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians who had succumbed to Covid. Currently, community members who have passed…
Last year, PT had reported how Nagpur’s good Samaritan, Khushroo Poacha, a Superintendent with the Central Railway (CR)’s Commercial Department (Nagpur), had hit upon a successful strategy during the challenging pandemic times, to feed thousands of poor and needy. Without resorting to support from any NGOs, donations, or even opening a bank account, Poacha used…
The new, ten-day online avatar of the 34th Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY), that kicked off on 26th May 2021, is keeping our community’s young guns busy and entertained with activities, motivational and educational talks (leadership training, personality development, first aid, music, dance, yoga, sports) by popular celebrities and well-established former HPY-ites from various fields….
Florida-based Ervad Soli P. Dastur – an active member of the North American Mobed Council (NAMC), known to perform his sacred Mobed duties across Florida and North America, passed away in the early hours on 29th May, 2021. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann, twin daughters – Shirin and Anahita and five grandchildren. …
On 1st June, 2020, the Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to address security concerns raised by Serum Institute of India’s (SII) CEO – Adar Poonawalla and assure him of his safety on his return to India from his current stay in London, in the face of alleged threats to him regarding the supply of the…
In March 2021, historian and author, Marzban Jamshedji Giara launched his latest book titled, ‘Prominent Parsis of Navsari’ for the benefit of the community’s understanding of some of the most prominent members of our community hailing from Navsari. As per the author, the contribution of Parsis to the growth of Navsari has not been well…