The Zoroastrian Dentists’ Organization (ZDO) commemorated its 69th Annual Scientific Meeting on 19th March, 2023, at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, with fifty Zoroastrian Dentists from across India attending the function, presided by Chief Guest – Shiamak Davar, along with Guest of Honor – Adi Jehangir, and many other personalities. Shiamak Davar shared…
The Ava Mahino-Ava Roj Parabh function, organized by the Bombay Zoroastrian Jashan Committee (BZJC), started with a Jashan at Radio Club pier at 5:30 pm on 23rd March, 2023 with a Jashan conducted by twelve Mobeds, presided over and led by Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, followed by a Humbandagi also led by him, after which…
On the 27th March, 2023, 100 voter members of the Irani Zoroastrian Anjuman (IZA) assembled at the Banaji Atash Behram Hall at Charni Road for a Special Voter’s Meeting which was held for the purpose of making members aware of the details regarding the proposed sale of the 963 acres of land held by the…
Continuing the 34-year-long auspicious trend of celebrating Jamshedi Navroz at the Parsi Ward at Sir J.J. Hospital, this year too, on 21st March, 2023, the ward came alive with twinkling lights, flower garlands and chalk decorations. A Jashan ceremony was performed, in remembrance also of the departed souls as also a Tandorosti for the…
Ruby Anniversary Marked With Community’s Iconic Jamshedi Navroz Ghambhar The largest gathering of Zoroastrians in Mumbai resounded with ‘Navroz Mubarak’ greetings all over, commemorating the 40th or ‘Ruby Anniversary Festival of Spring – 2023’ extravaganza, at the Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana, organised by Mancherji Edalji Joshi Trust, on 21st March, 2023, commencing with a Jashan performed…
India’s most respected and loved industrialist and philanthropist, as also the community’s living legend – Ratan Tata was recently appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to the Australia-India bilateral relationship, particularly related to trade, investment and philanthropy. The announcement was made by Australia’s…
At the bank of Navsari Lok Mata Purna river, a good number of the nature-worshipping Parsi Zoroastrian community offered their annual traditionally ritualistic tribute to the river in the form of fresh coconuts, flowers and everlasting Parsi sweetness in the form of sugar and dar-ni-pori – on the auspicious occasion of Ava Yazad Parabh, on 23rd March, 2023….
The early morning heavy showers and overcast skies till late morning played its part in raising alarm bells amongst the managing committee of Parsee Gymkhana although towards the evening it turned out to be a perfect evening, as 800 plus members and guests attended the traditional Jamshedi Navroze function at the Gymkhana grounds. The attendees were…
A well-attended Customer Meet of The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd. (ZCBL) received huge appreciation from its patrons who converged at the Presidential Ball Room (Taj President), on 17th March, 2023. ZCBL Chairman – Yazdi Tantra shared the highlights of Bank’s forays into technology-led initiatives like adoption of new Centralised Banking Software, Finacle and Zoro Mobile…
Pashan Broacha, son of Er. Hanoz and Delnaz Broacha, completed his Navar rituals on 16th March, 2023, (Ardibehest Roj, Ava Mahino), setting foot into priesthood with full dedication, under the able guidance of Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Farzad Ravji. The Navar ceremony was performed in remembrance of Pashan’s grandfather – Late Cyrus Noshir Cooper, at the Malcom…
2023, at The Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh Auditorium. Over 140 tots from the school, aged between two to five years, showcased their talents towards the theme: ‘Indian Culture – Unity In Diversity’, to a much elated jam-packed audience comprising parents, families and friends. Host and senior teacher, Binaifer Kandawalla, gave the welcome note, emphasising that…