Known for its consistent philanthropic activities to help those in need in our community, The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) held its ‘Feed-A-Family’ program on May 21, 2016, at Cama Baug (small otla), as it does every month. Basic but necessary provisions were distributed to the over 250 under-privileged Parsi/Irani individuals. Items given to…
On 8th May, 2016, the Navjot ceremony was performed for Parizad, daughter of Meherzad Jivasa, caretaker of Mahuva Parsi Anjuman Agiary, in the presence of 150 Hamdins ofthe Anjuman and Trustees of neighboring Anjumans. Er. Homi Desai and Er. Keki Dastur of Malesar Anjuman, Navsari came to Mahuvato perform the Navjote. The ceremony was funded…
On 5th June, 2016, the Ex-students of the Sir J.J. Schools’ Association got together in large numbers along with two erstwhile principals and teachers to celebrate the Dae Mahina-nu-Jashan on Mah Dae, Roj Daepin. The Jashan ceremony was performed by ex-student Er. Yazdi Dhalla and his son Er. Asdin. It was a friendly evening, with…
12th June, 2016 marks the death anniversary of our beloved community singer – Marazban Dara Mehta. The ‘Disi Prayer’ ceremony will be held on 11th June 2016 at 8 am at Seth Cawasji Ashburner Agiary, Khetwadi. The ‘Varshi Prayers’ will be held on 12th June 2016 at 8 am, followed by an ‘Uzyeirin Geh Maachi’ at…
As we welcome Bahman Mahino this Monday, 13th June, 2016, most of us associate the month with abstinence from consuming meat. Many who don’t observe vegetarianism for the entire Bahman month, tend to stay vegetarian for a day, on ‘Bahman Mahino, Bahman Roj’, which falls on Tuesday, the 14th of June. Noshir Dadrawala demystifies and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times is pleased to share with our readers a new column of religious excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’by Dasturji Dr. Manekji Naserwanji Dhalla.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Thy name is above all names, the most majestic and the most sublime. The sound of thy name is the sweetest that human ear can…
Celebrating The Spirit Of The Zoroastrian Woman Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia In continuation of our ‘Daughters Of Mashyani’ series, which celebrates twenty distinguished Zoroastrian ladies who made a huge impact on our community and society, this week, Parsi Times brings you Iranian legend, Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia. Jerbai’s contributions were selfless, humanitarian and will forever be remembered…
The past few months had our community outraged with the proposed Colaba-Seepz Mumbai Metro Rail Line 3, which was to be constructed dangerously close to our much-loved Bhikha Behram Well at Fort, threatening to dry up the well. Professional geological reports had suggested that the proximity of the proposed rail line to the well would…
Dear Editor, In response to Mr. P. D. Paul’s letter suggesting that a crematorium be established at Doongarwadi, I believe it’s difficult getting permission, and even if granted, it won’t be exclusive for our community. Just as we have no option but to dispose off a dead body, today we have no option but to…
Dear Editor, It is of grave importance and urgency – we must stop sending write-ups to mainstream media. It is indeed a shame that we, a level headed, peace loving community, have started washing our dirty linen in public. This must be stopped most urgently, with immediate effect let us keep our differences between ourselves….
My Dear Readers, Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of our community greats from various industries, the world over. Most of them are established entrepreneurs who’ve worked diligently towards making a mark in their respective fields. I’ve also had the joy of lunching with a few seniors who were…