‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings to you its popular show “Sports Magazine” hosted by our very own Binaisha M. Surti. Do join her and tune in at 9:45 am IST, on 20th April 2021 (Tuesday) for an exciting ‘Special Episode’ on ‘Motivation’ featuring Former India Cricketer – apro Farokh Engineer and…
Meheryar Rivetna, from Houston, USA, has authored and published ‘Zarathustra: The Man And The Message’, written with the aim to dispel myths of the Zoroastrian religion, providing historical context of how the changes that took place in the religion in comparison to the original founding principles of Prophet Zarathustra. Topics covered include myths surrounding Zarathustra’s…
Mumbai-based Hemin Bharucha was recently appointed as the Country Director, India, at London & Partners – London’s international trade, investment and promotion agency, that promotes London as the best city in the world in which to invest, work, study and visit. Hemin is the Mayor of London’s chief representative in India and leads the Indian teams India…
Last week, the Gujarat High Court last week granted Anticipatory Bail to Feroze Fali Contractor, against whom an FIR had been lodged under the Disturbed Areas Act, by a Hindu man as he allegedly hid his religion while selling his property. While granting him the bail, the Bench of Justice Umesh A. Trivedi specifically observed,…
With never-before surges in Covid-19 infection every day, a vaccine shortage in India couldn’t have come at a worse time, as India breaks daily records of spikes in COVID positive cases. Mumbai is experiencing its worst-ever wave of Covid-19 yet, and the most acute vaccine shortage in the country. The State has sent repeated requests…
The Anklesaria family is the only Parsi family residing along with their siblings in Kota, Rajasthan. Cavas and Pervin Anklesaria planned and held the Navjote of their grand-children – Yazad and Sidasp Anklesaria on 2nd April, 2021 (Roj Behram Mah Ava) in Kota. As they are the only Parsi family and no Parsi priest was available,…
Recently, the Spring issue of FEZANA Journal, which was based on the theme – ‘Zarathushtra’s Gathas in the Contemporary World’ – held an essay competition, with the aim of getting an insight into how the Zarathushti youth imbibed our great Prophet’s teachings and their understanding of the hold Gathas. Participants were divided into three age-categories…
The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) is organising a webinar on Menopause on 10th April, 2021 at 8:30 am (IST) and 4:00 pm (UK) [Link: https://zoom.us/j/94199529241#success ] Menopause is a stage in life which every woman goes through and has a profound impact on her physical as well as psychological health and wellbeing. It would…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] In our write up which appeared last weekend, an inadvertent error had crept in, in communicating the telephone contact details of Er. Hormuz A. Dadachanji, who Mobed Sahebs are requested to register their requirements for the gratis supply of Jamas, Padans and Hand Pockets. The correct contact details are: Er. Hormuz…
All India Radio (AIR) Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai channel brings to you its popular show – ‘SPORTS MAGAZINE’ hosted by our community’s very own dynamic youth icon and Parsi Times Reporter – Binaisha M. Surti. Don’t forget to tune in at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 13th April, 2021, for an exciting second episode, in continuation…
Ahmedabad’s ‘Sunamai And Firoze Davar Charitable Trust’ recently held a free Covid-19 Vaccination drive for Senior Parsi / Irani Zoroastrians as well as those above the age of 45 from Ahmedabad city. The vaccination drive was held at Parsi Sanatorium in Navrangpura. Pic Courtesy: Nirmal Harindran, Express