Despite eighteen years of togetherness, successful careers and a house in Bombay, something felt amiss for Najoo and Sarosh (names changed). Focusing on climbing the ladder of success, time flew by only to bring them to realize that what they wanted was a child of their own, a family, a home. It’s difficult as the…
Within the precincts of the serene and beautiful landscape at Sanjan’s WZO Sanatorium, away from hustle and bustle of the city, the Empowering Mobeds (EM) team organised its second off-site training program on 15-16 February, 2020. A total of 28 participants, comprising a blend of senior Mobeds and young budding Mobeds from the Dadar Athornan…
(Seth Jamshedji Pestonji Plantin Daremeher – Adarian) Consecrated on Roj Adar, Mah Ava, 1216 AY, on 4th May, 1847, the beautiful Seth Jamshedji Pestonji Plantin Daremeher-Adarian, popularly known as Ahmednagar Agiary, is tucked away in the heart of Pune city. It seems to be long forgotten by most Zarthostis, as the current population in…
On the eve of 7th March, 2020, the Malcolm Baug Zoroastrian Association (MBZA) held its fifth edition of the extremely popular, annual gala musical night – ‘Starlight’ – at the Baug-grounds, amidst great energy and entertainment, showcasing great talent within our Community. With Media Partner – Parsi Times – ‘Starlight – 5’ turned out to…
‘She Believed She Could, So She Did!’ Dear Readers, It is rightly said that women are the real architects of society, cultures and even nations. A woman is the timeless symbolism of love, tenderness and beauty, but this should not be misconstrued as weakness… those who have, often end up learning the hard way, of…
29th February, 2020 marked the fifteenth anniversary celebrations of Pune’s World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC), at Hotel Aurora Towers. Established in 2004, the Pune chapter of WZCC had indeed come a long way and had numerous accomplishments to reminisce and be proud of in these glorious and fruitful fifteen years Speaking nostalgically on the…
As the cases of breast cancer are on the rise, it is imperative for women to get themselves checked up regularly as early detection can be treated effectively. In order to convenience the breast-cancer check-up for our community’s women, last year WAPIZ initiated Free Breast Cancer Detection Camps in our colonies and baugs. On 23rd…
Human Trials Expected In Six Months Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd (SII) – the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by number of doses produced and sold globally – announced that a vaccine candidate for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is expected to progress to human trials phase within six months. The vaccine candidate developed by SIIPL,…
The Navsari Management Association (NMA), an initiative of Rotary Club of Navsari, has launched a lecture series dedicated to Jamsetji Tata – the pioneer and doyen of Indian Industries, and the illustrious ‘Son of Navsari’, on his birth anniversary dated 3rd March, 2020. This will be an annual event, with the first of the lecture…
On 2nd February, 2020, the Mancherji Joshi Dharmagnan Class at Dadar celebrated its Annual Prize Distribution Day at the Mancherji Joshi Hall of the Dadar Athornan Institute. Each year, the Annual Day is presided over by a Chief Guest who is an accomplished ex-student. This year, Counselling Psychologist and Classical Ballet dancer-cum-choreographer – Urveez Kakalia…
Adar Poonawalla – the son of the community’s leading tycoon and one of the foremost names in the Indian and global pharma industry – the founder of Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla – made his debut investment in India’s Food Service Sector. Adar has acquired a stake in a specialty coffee in biscuits, founded…