As per news reports in the Free Press Journal, in an attempt to save the Parsi Gate structure from relocation, community members have proposed an alternative plan for the ongoing Coastal Road Project. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had earlier announced, to shift the hundred-year-old structure for constructing a tunnel on the outer edges of…
On January 24th, 2021, Karachi-based Zermesh Patel did the tiny Parsi community in Pakistan, and its larger counterpart in India and across the world, very proud, by winning the title – ‘Mr. East Atheletic Physique’ as well as securing third position in the category – ‘Mr. East Model Physique’, in the 5th Allama Iqbal Open…
In addition to Covishield, Serum Institute of India (SII), the largest producer of vaccines in the world based on volumes, is working on four more vaccines against the novel coronavirus, as per its Executive Director, Suresh Jadhav, who shared this announcement during a webinar. He said that SII has been working on five vaccines against the…
A Jashan was performed in honor of Sherevar Amshashpand (Sherevar Mah, Sherevar Roj), at the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) by Ervads Zarrir and Zerkxis Bhandara. Sponsored by Dhun Alamshaw, the Jashan was attended online by about 40 people over Zoom. After the Jashan, Er. Zerkxis led the Humbandagi, followed by an explanation of the importance of Sherevar Amshaspand. Sherevar Amshaspand looks after the sky and the attribute of this Amesha Spenta is moral strength…
Nowroze Baug was the first of the Parsi colonies to be envisioned and built by the magnanimous benefactor – late Bai Jerbai Wadia, in 1908. Its ‘G Block’ was the eight of the thirteen buildings built at a cost of Rs. 1,54,331 and inaugurated on 10th Jan, 1921 thereby marking its centenary on the 10th of January…
The ‘Ba Humata’ Webinar is a Prayer, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Global Webinar series on ‘Prayer with Action and Action with Prayers’, where our worldwide community’s leading priests, leaders and entrepreneurs share their wisdom, insights and guiding principle for the welfare of community members across the globe. After the tremendous success of the first Webinar, Ba…
Mumbai has time and again added to the rich heritage of India’s extraordinary cricketing talent… one such great personality, who was highly respected and appreciated by family, friends, team-mates and the fraternity, was the former cricketer, Late Noshir Tantra. This humble and down-to-earth gentleman, who served the game with distinction, passed away on 18th January,…
Anahita Desai Speaks About Filing Her Nomination As BPP Trustee On 19th January, 2021, Anahita Desai – popular candidate for the BPP Trusteeship in the oncoming elections in March 2021, formally filed her nomination. Over the past three decades, Anahita Desai has proven her commitment and dedication to community service with honesty, integrity and wholehearted…
– Will Race In F2 With Carlin Under Red Bull Junior – Red Bull Racing have confirmed the extension of their support to Jehan Daruvala in 2021. The Indian racing star created history last month, when he successfully culminated his maiden FIA Formula 2 Championship with a well-deserved victory. The 22-year-old’s victory, in his rookie…
– Vaccines And Production Plants Safe – During the afternoon hours of 21st January, 2021, a massive fire broke on the fifth floor of an under-construction building (Terminal 1 Gate), at the Serum Institute of India (SII), in Pune’s Manjari area, claiming the lives of five labourers. The complex Manjari is reportedly a few minutes’ drive…
Those who know Hoshang Jal would describe him as a very helpful, sincere and genial personality, known for his commitment to community service and for going out of his way to extend a helping hand to all. 62-year-old Cusrow Baug resident, Hoshang Jal has been a former Assistant Commissioner in the Customs, serving in the…