The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), one of the community’s leading philanthropic institutions which helps sustain the lives and livelihood of the community’s underprivileged, held its popular monthly ‘Feed-A-Family’ program on May 18, 2019, at Cama Baug (Small Otla). The occasion was graced by Chief Guests – Delnaz Balsara Sharma, the current Mrs Asia…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Many in this life forget that they have a mission to fulfil and a duty to discharge. Idlers lounge on the lawn, the negligent spend their time in…
Since 1991, the three WZO Trusts have been fairly active in community related welfare activities, operating from essentially two main centers – Mumbai and Navsari, with resource people across India. Apart from having inducted Solicitor Farzana Mojgani in 2007, the other Trustees remained constant over the years. Recognizing the need for a proper succession plan…
On the morning of 27th April, 2019, Surat’s Parsi Gymkhana was aflutter with little Zarthostis who had flocked there to partake of the annual summer ‘ZWAS Kids Fun Camp’ held by the Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Of Surat (ZWAS). Commencing auspiciously with a Humbandagi, the 50 merry campers were divided across three age groups (5-7; 8-10;…
Zeus Homiar Kadodwalla, from City International School, secured a wowsome 94% in the ICSE examinations this year. Zeus credits his fab success to proud parents – Monaz and Homiar Kadodwalla – for their constant support, as also a special thanks to his granny, Maharukh Kadodwalla; and his teachers who imbibed in him the ‘never to…
Shaun Adil Vazifdar, from Vibgyor High School (Goregaon), scored 97% in his ICSE exams, doing his parents – Adil and Khurshid Vazifdar – as also his family, friends and community proud! A movie buff and a cricket-enthusiast, Shaun credits his achievement to his family’s love and support, as also the guidance and encouragement from his…
Delzeen Arzan Singpurwalla from Bombay Scottish School (Mahim) had her family, school and friends cheering for her, scoring an outstanding 97.33% (overall) in the ICSE examinations. Daughter of proud parents, Kainaz and Arzan Singpurwalla, all-rounder Delzeen has consistently been a high ranker in academics as also won prizes in music and art competitions. Delzeen enjoys…
Sanaya Rayomand Nilgiriwala from Delhi Public School (Nerul, Navi Mumbai) secured an aggregate of 93.6% in her CBSE boards. She is grateful to her family and teachers for helping her achieve such a fabulous score. A trained Kathak and Salsa dancer, Sanaya is also inclined towards photography and direction. Having recently relocated to Singapore with…
Delna Daruvala from Behram Baug Parsi Colony Jogeshwari, and a student of Maneckji Cooper Educational Trust School, scored a marvelous 94.4% in the ICSE Board exams. She owes her success to her elated parents – Armaity and Carl Daruvala, as also to her teachers. She believes in hard work and dedication in her studies. She will…
Cherazad Maneck Udwadia, from Mumbai’s Cathedral & John Connon School, secured a marvelous 97% overall (and 98.4% best of 5), in the recent ICSE exams. Proud parents, Banoo and Maneck Udwadia, were thrilled to see her score cent per cent in History and Chemistry, with a 98% in Math, Physics and Biology each, without any tuitions…
After having secured the Heritage Committee’s clearance for taking a kilometre of the Marine Drive stretch for its Coastal Road project, the Bombay Municipal Corporation discovered that the Parsi Gate, which is located on this stretch, will need to be temporarily relocated, for the construction of the coastal road. The Parsi Gate, situated opposite the…