By Er. Ramiyar Karanjia It was different growing up as teenagers and young adults a few decades ago – most of us patiently and simply believed the word of our parents and elders, about our religion and its narratives, and we didn’t have queries beyond the obvious. But it’s different now – today’s youth is…
NCPA adds yet another feather to its cap with the retelling of Agatha Christie’s popular novel, ‘The Mirror Crack’d’, which has been adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and reimagined for an Indian audience by Ayeesha Menon. Proud to bring a play of such global stature to the NCPA, visionary Chairman of NCPA, Khushroo…
BADMINTON Sindhu Out of Indonesia Masters: Star shuttler PV Sindhu lost 21-16, 16-21, 19-21 to Japan’s Sayaka Takahashi, crashing out of the Indonesia Masters Super 500 Badminton Tournament in the Women’s Singles second round. Though Sindhu clinched the first set easily, her opponent bounced back in the second set and further clinched the third against 5th…
Panga, the film, serves to highlight a few things – a family soars and thrives when duties are shared, there is no age limit for pursuing one’s dreams, and on a more pragmatic note – Indian Railways are the main job providers for state and national level sportspersons. Jaya Nigam (Kangana Ranaut) had been the…
The toast of our Community, aapro Ratan Tata, who never ceases to amaze us with his inspirational and wit had earlier broken the internet when he joined Intagram; he has since been creating quite the stir on social media with his amazing posts! On the 23rd of January, 2020, yet again, did the former Tata Group…
On 19th January, 2020, Maharashtra’s Home Minister – Anil Deshmukh, announced that the Mumbai Police would get a horse-mounted unit for traffic and crowd control. This unit, which was disbanded in 1932 due to growing vehicular traffic and is being reinstalled after 88 years, will participate in this year’s Republic Day Parade at Shivaji Park. The announcement…
Resolution For The Year 2020 Let us start this auspicious new year 2020 with a resolution to establish peace, unity and understanding in our community. May all beings be happy! May all beings be free from fear! Let our hearts be devoid of all negative feelings and filled with the subtle virtues of kindness, compassion love and forgiveness! It…
On 19th January, 2020, in an experiential and insightful presentation at the ZAC Center in California, USA, Meher Amalsad Mobed Shihan Zarrir Bhandara shared a religious session on ‘Oneness In Consciousness Through Righteousness’, which captured the attention of children and adults alike. The presentation started with chanting an Ashem Vohu, followed by Chayeh Hamey Zartoshti…
Nestled amongst the bylanes of Dhobhi Talao lies the 176-year-old Avabai Ardeshir Kharshetji Wadia Agiary, commonly known as Indawalla Agiary. Despite having the hallowed Anjuman and Wadiaji Atashbehrams as its neighbours, Indawalla Agiary manages to attract its faithful band of devotees, especially on Daepadar Roj, when Er. Darayesh Katrak delivers his discourse, preceded by a…
[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] . Zarathushtra, Thou Ahura Mazda sayeth, was the first of mortals who heard Thy words. He, Thy prophet, spoke Thy words, unheard by mankind, to our forbears at…
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