Vyara is an old town, a dominion once ruled by Sayaji Rao Gaikwad, about 60 kms from Surat. The Vyara Songadh Parsi Zarthushti Anjuman was founded in 1863. The Dokhma was constructed at the Doongerwadi area in Vyara. Since many years the zealously religious 125 Zarthushtis here have been concerned about the road of the…
The Nagpur Parsi Gymkhana (NPG) recently dispatched 10,800 pouches of drinking water to a draught stricken Latur on 11th June, 2016. This is the second such consignment executed by the NPG in collaboration with ‘Central Railway Loco-pilots’; the first one being on 21st May, 2016 of 50,000 pouches of 300 ml each. On the 19th…
Mehrzad Tatary from St Xavier’s Boys Academy secured 94.20% in the SSC exams this year. He topped his school in Math and Science, scoring 98% in each! Mehrzad looks forward to pursuing Engineering via the Science stream. PT wishes you all the best!
The Gamadia Welfare Association organized their annual Jasan on the eve of 12 June, 2016, at Sethna Agiary Hall. Conducted by two Dasturjis of Sethna Agiary, the Jasan, attended by two hundred attendees, was followed by the distribution of ‘chasni’ and a fun-filled entertainment program including fancy dress competition, talent rounds and dance performances. Compered…
On Friday, 10th June, Parsi Times film critic Hoshang K. Katrak, known for his encyclopedic knowledge and passion for films, was invited by Dignity Foundation as Guest Speaker to discuss ‘Early Indian Cinema (silent and talkies), with special emphasis on the contribution of Parsis, highlighting their pioneering achievements in Indian cinema. Equipped with his plethora…
Parsi Times Film Reviewer Hoshang K. Katrak was present at the book launch of Shashi Kapoor’s biography. An interesting report… The select 150-odd who were present at The Sofitel Mumbai, BKC, on 11th June at the glittering launch of ‘Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star’ by New York based film journalist and columnist, Aseem Chhabra,…
Most cultures have a distinct way of pleasing the Rain Gods to ensure a healthy monsoon. Navsari keeps the Zoroastrian tradition of pleasing the Rain God by having young Zoroastrian boys going around town, collecting uncooked rice, dal, oil, ghee and water from residents. This collection is done while simultaneously reciting: “Ghee khichri no paiso,…
Summer vacations usually witness numerous community-based institutions organizing holiday camps for children. Some of these camps truly stand out, like the one organized by The Liaison Committee, a BPP initiative, which annually organizes a free, 10-day Holiday Camp in May for Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian children, who are unable to afford a holiday away from home. They…
On 12th June, 2016, ZYNG organized a fun-filled Zumba Marathon for all youngsters at Khareghat colony. Conducted by instructor Roshan and his team, fifty participants clapped in rhythm and danced to catchy Latin and Bollywood beats, keeping the energy levels at an all-time high. The evening concluded with a prize distribution ceremony awarding the best…
In celebration of World Yoga Day (21st June), WZCC organized a workshop titled, ‘Yoga Through The Various Stages Of A Woman’s Life’ on 11 June, 2016 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Conducted by Dr. Swami Nirmalananda (trained at the Bihar School of Yoga), the workshop was designed to help women deal with the various stages of…
Harvard literary scholar and cultural theorist, and Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of English and American Literature and Language, Homi K. Bhabha was recently awarded the Humboldt Research Prize for his contributions to the field of academics. The award is usually granted to a researcher in recognition of his life’s achievements to academics. Bhabha received this…