The Bai Soonabai Hirji dar-E-Meher situated at Gowalia Tank celebrated its 204th Salgreh on 1st August, 2016. Being a weekday and ‘Behram Roj’, the flow of devotees started early morning. Attended by over fifty people, the function commenced with a Khushali-Nu-Jasan performed by Ervads Farshogar Madon, Shazad Arzani, Homyar Masani and Pervez Karanjia, followed by…
Dear Editor, The Times Of India Dt. 28-6-2016 says 1.6 m persons lose their life prematurely every year. This figure is several times higher than persons who lose their life prematurely due to accidents, suicides, murders, terrorists attack, etc. Very soon pollution will be a No. 1 killer in India, compared to heart diseases, diabetes,…
Dear Editor, Everyone needs a getaway from the stress and monotony of our daily lives. What better way than by connecting with our community youth at a serene location like Khandala. The ZTFI offered the right opportunity, striking a balance between fun and interactive learning with games, outdoor visits, delicious Parsi food and the peaceful…
The MCGM (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai) has created a Greater Mumbai Disaster Management Authority (GMDMA) which is doing wonderful work for the last several years. Please visit their website at http://dm.mcgm.gov.in/ for resources on the following : Live Updates on weather, rainfall, high-tides, diversion of traffic, rail schedules Complete List – Ward-wise – on…
January (1 to 31) A happy month ahead – enjoy the rainbow of happiness, love and laughter. Students will do well. Emotional support is available. You’ll experience success in all areas of life – health, wealth, mental peace and emotional satisfaction. (Lucky Number: 1) February (1 to 29) Follow your intuition. It’s time to open…
Dear Readers, As we enter the final days of the year before we herald in our Navu Varas, let’s pause for just a bit and take quick stock of the year gone by. Was it a good year for you? Don’t let this question send you into calculation mode. I’m not talking numbers and money…
After every stormy and rainy day, the one thing that helps brighten up any mood is the rainbow. Inspired by the polychromatic palate, I decided to figure out how to sport the rainbow trend. As a makeup, hair artist and lifestyle stylist, I’m seeing more and more spaces looking for colour. Perhaps the prevalence of…
Sunday, 7th August, 2016 marks the first day of the holy Muktad or Fravardegan days. The last 10 days of the Shehanshai Zoroastrian calendar (i.e., Roj Astad to Aneran and the five days of the Gatha) are very significant to all practicing Zoroastrians as these are considered to be very holy. Doctrinally it is believed…
Dear Editor, The Trustees of The Zoroastrian Radih Society have read an article in the Letters To Editor segment appearing in Parsi Times dated 25th June 2016, Page 4, written by a Parsi gentleman named Homi Dalal and supported by Gev Dalal by his article dated 02nd July 2016. In this respect, the Trustees wish…
CRICKET West Indies Draw In 2nd Test Match West Indies put up an impressive show disallowing India from stealing victory at Sabina Park. They won the toss and put India to field. West Indies scored 196 in their first innings. Ashwin was brilliant with 5/52. India scored 500 as KL Rahul scored another century, getting…
The initials J B are not the only common denominator. If this, the latest Bourne film had the signature James Bond theme music during its opening credits, one could have forgiven the viewer in mistaking it for one. As action films go, Jason Bourne is right up there, but as thrillers go, it is a…