Dear Readers, The week has been quite an exciting one as various leaders and representatives of the worldwide Zoroastrian community came together for the meeting of the Global Working Group – a team of dedicated Zarthostis who work selflessly towards the wellbeing and the upliftment of our community members from across the world. Hosted by…
On 10th January, 2019, the Supreme Court of India granted temporary relief to the Tata Group, in a feud with ousted chairman, Cyrus Mistry, a move that promises to reduce the legal distractions threatening to stunt growth at the $111 billion conglomerate. The apex court stayed the NCLAT order restoring Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman…
Bollywood certainly knows how to time its releases. Barely a couple of months after the political wrangling in the state subsided, comes an epic involving the greatest Maratha warrior – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. But then this film is not so much about him as it’s about his trusted lieutenant Tanhaji Malusare, played by Ajay Devgn….
Andheri’s Salsette Parsi Colony ushered in the New Year with a bang, as the colony’s dynamic ladies organised a Fun and Fair, on 5th January, 2020 at the Community Hall in the Baug, which was packed with old and young members of the society, who came for an enjoyable evening. The event comprised a Fancy…
Commonwealth Prize-shortlisted author and 6-times Pushcart Prize nominee, Murzban F. Shroff’s Mumbai-based novel, ‘Waiting for Jonathan Koshy’, has been recently published by Zhejiang Literature and Art, one of China’s most reputed publishing houses. In acquiring the book, the publisher said, “Waiting for Jonathan Koshy is a brilliant story for readers, not only because it is dramatic enough,…
As we enter 2020, an increasing need is felt to take care of one’s health – more so for the ladies who are unaware of the importance of being fit in the world we live in. We celebrate Women’s Day and we talk about gender equality – both such beautiful concepts. Let’s try and bring…
On December 25th, 2019, the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution of Iran adopted a plan to observe 10 national occasions, including the birthday of Zoroaster, who they consider as one of the most ancient Iranian prophet. The Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, Saeed-Reza Ameli, said that Zoroaster’s Birthday will be…
The ‘Clean and Green Udvada’ initiative was established as a voluntary organization, a year ago, by like-minded people who love Udvada Gaam and wish to work towards its betterment. It was founded by Zarine Bharda, Filly Bapuna and Zinobia Sidhwa, who aim, through this initiative, to create awareness of a Clean and Green Udvada. They…
FEZANA’s delegation has been selected to present a workshop titled, ‘Empowering Women through Health, Education and Enhancement in the Workplace’, at the United Nations’ 64th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Conference, to be held in March 2020, at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. This year’s conference theme will focus on the…
In keeping with threats, made by US President Trump, targeting Iranian cultural sites as a retaliatory tactic in the ongoing military confrontation in the region, FEZANA (The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America), has called upon the Trump and the administration to show restraint and strive for the protection of the cultural sites that…
As per media reports, on 3rd January, 2020, a burglary took place in the office of the Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat (APP), in Khamasa, Ahmedabad. A case of theft has been registered with the Karanj Police, where the robbers stole Rs 5,860/- in cash and a video recorder worth Rs. 4,000. 80-year-old Firoz Dawar, who has…