Media Partner: Parsi Times [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 already commenced early groundwork to start planning and organising this momentous event. Media Partner –…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Oftentimes we wonder what is it that sets apart a few great men from the rest? … How do they do things differently? … What can we attribute their resounding success and achievements to? … Does greatness beget greatness? Maybe we can find some of the answers to these questions in an…
On April 4th, 2021, the vibrant members of the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) kept the age-old tradition alive of visiting the sea and praying to revere Ava Yazad, by reciting prayers and offering sugar and milk to the waters. The group met at Sunset Beach (Huntington Beach) in CA. It was heartwarming to see…
In a major victory for the Tata Group, on 26th March, 2021, the Supreme Court upheld the ouster of Cyrus Mistry as the Chairman of Tata Sons, setting aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order restoring Mistry as the Executive Chairman of the $100 billion plus conglomerate. The verdict was pronounced by a…
Expected Launch By September, 2021 Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines by volume and the biggest Covid-19 vaccine maker, is looking to launch the ‘Covovax’ vaccine – developed in partnership with American vaccine developer Novavax, by September 2021, announced CEO Adar Poonawalla, on 27th March, 2021. Adar added that the Covid-19 vaccine…
‘Ardeshir’s Aces’, XYZ’s international group from its Karachi chapter, is one of its newer groups which was birthed during the lockdown, in July 2020, during the lockdown. This small but enthusiastic group has conducted some fun and amazing events in a short period! In December 2020, ‘Ardeshir’s Aces’ conducted an Xmas Hamper project, pleasantly surprising…
In keeping with the surge of the novel coronavirus across Gujarat, the Surat Parsee Panchayat (SPP) decided to support and protect the senior community members residing in Surat. Along with the support of the Surat Municipal Corporation authorities, the SPP arranged for the free vaccination of 90 senior Parsi beneficiaries, including 5 bed-ridden patients, in…
Fun ‘n’ Games with Tambola… and much more! The online efforts and initiatives taken, especially through the lockdown and the ongoing pandemic, by ‘Jiyo Parsi’ – a GoI undertaking, which supports our community’s efforts in arresting the declining Parsi population and aids in its increase – are commendable! Recognizing the increasing need during these times…
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, 6th April, 2021, for an exciting episode with former captain…
The community’s leading Tech-guru and entrepreneur, Yazdi Tantra, has been elected the new Chairman of the Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd (ZCBL) in the Board Meeting held on 30th March, 2021. He succeeds former Chairperson Homai Daruwala, who will now continue her association with the bank in the capacity of a Director. Phillie Karkaria, who was…
Senior Advocate Zal Andhyarujina has joined the prestigious Fountain Court in London as a Door Tenant, as per news reports on 27th March, 2021. This makes him only the second Indian lawyer to join Fountain Court, after Senior Advocate Gaurav Pachnanda, in 2016. ‘Fountain Court Chambers’ is a leading set of commercial barristers at the heart of ‘Middle Temple’ – one of…