Our Community will be delighted and relieved to know that the revamping of the Udvada Railway station, which has been an ongoing project since two years, has now rendered the 123-year-old station the upgraded platform of a ‘Pilgrimage Destination Station’ at a cost of Rs 3.2 crore (in addition to the cost of the complete…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. She credits her learnings and insights, shared in her articles, to all Zoroastrian priests and scholars whose efforts…
With pride and gratefulness do I look backward to my early illustrious ancestors in Ancient Iran and to my renowned forebears in India, who have made my community and its glory by their memorable achievements. Priceless is the inheritance of their exemplary lives. Ennobling are the cherished memories of their illustrious names. Never will I…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]When it comes to Traditional, Ethnic or Western men’s wear in our Community, one needs not look beyond Kaizad Wadia’s fine fashion and perfect fits. He dresses his eclectic range of clients with impeccable style and timeless grace – be it our traditional wear like Daglis, or the more formal custom clothing like…
Where Credit And Support Is Due… Dear Readers, Even as we enter our New Year on a note of positivity and hope, BPP’s latest announcement helps restore and cement our faith in the Community’s august, apex body. A couple of days ago, BPP shared a Press Release announcing that all seven Trustees have unanimously agreed…
Google Maps lets its users to save a spot as a parking location. For this, you just have to tap on the blue dot (which shows your current location) and then tap ‘Save Your Parking’ (for Android) and ‘Set As Parking Location’ (for iOS). You can also add additional details about your parking spot such…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parisha Jijina Mehta is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Baroda’s MS University since 2013. A trained Clinical Psychologist and Hypno-therapist, she is currently the Assistant Director of the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical & Applied Hypnosis. Her research areas include Health Psychology and Positive Psychology. She is passionate about spreading Mental Health…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]October 11, 2019 marks Day 1 of the International Jazz Festival 2019 presented by NCPA.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . Dal Segño Trio Featuring LaToya Smith (6:30 pm): 20-year career, New York City native and band leader, Darrell Smith has played drums with globally renowned musicians. Mentorship from acclaimed musicians like Kenny Washington, Ali Jackson, Dafnis Prieto,…
The residents of Bai Maneckbai Chenoy Agiary complex Hyderabad, celebrated Khordad Saal with much delight, starting with a morning Jashan by the Agiary Trust, performed by Erwads Mehernosh Bharucha and Dinshah Surti. Attended by a large number of devotees and special invitees from the twin cities, the evening included a cultural program arranged by the residents….
I accidentally came across an English translation of the earliest available Jain-scripture called the ‘Acaranga Sutra’, in which Lord Mahavir gives the first most basic and universal definition of compassion or ‘Ahimsa’, which is the foundation of Jain religion, just as ‘Ashoi’ is the foundation of our religion. The Jain Sutra says: “I pronounce that…
It’s the sequel to the 2017 sleeper hit ’47 Meters Down’, where a couple of girls in a cage crash down into the ocean, with oxygen depleting. This one, for obvious reasons has a suffix: Uncaged. It involves four girls – twice the number, but with half the thrills and excitement. Mia (Sophie Nelisse) and…