Familiar face in the world of entertainment writers, died of septicaemia Veteran film, television and entertainment journalist, Piroj Wadia passed away in Mumbai on 19th June, 2017, losing her life to septicaemia. In her 60s, Piroj was admitted to the Parsi General Hospital for the past three weeks, after her asthma-related breathing issues aggravated and…
Each year from June 14–18, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries flock to an ancient fire temple at Pir-e-Sabz or Chak Chak village in central Iran (part of Ardakan County in Yazd province), to visit a fire temple considered the most sacred of the mountain shrines of Zoroastrianism. Tradition has it that…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times continues to celebrate the successes of our young adults who have done exceedingly well in their academic performances in the Board exams across schools and colleges in India. Kudos to all our bright sparks who make our community proud![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Shazneen Shines! 18-year-old Shazneen Vazifdar of Jasudben ML School, secured 96.2% in…
The WZO Trust Funds and the Zoroastrian Dentists Organisation organised a dental camp on 18th June, 2017 at Jamshed Baug in Navsari for Parsi Zoroastrians. The camp, comprising a team of 9 dentists from Mumbai, led by the eminent Prof. (Dr.) Porus Turner, was hosted by Dinshaw Tamboly and wife Bachi, and comprised Dr. Kaiwan Shroff, Dr. Farzana Bharucha Irani, Dr. Taronish Bharucha, Dr. Rushad Nariman, Dr. Cyrus Karkaria, Dr, Jamshed Tavadia, Dr. Kayannush Dadachanji and Dr. Ruxshin Bhot. Over 60 Zoroastrian residents of Navsari benefitted from…
On 14th June, 2017, ‘Aava Natural Mineral Water’ – India’s top selling drinking-water brand, owned by our community’s leading entrepreneur, Behram Mehta – was awarded the ‘Superior Taste Award’ with two Gold Stars by the International Taste and Quality Institute (ITQI) – a leading European organization dedicated to testing and promoting superior food and beverages from…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times continues to celebrate the successes of our young adults who have done exceedingly well in their academic performances in the Board exams across schools and colleges in India. Kudos to all our bright sparks who make our community proud![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Noteworthy Nasha! Nasha Pooniwala from Udayachal High School achieved a striking 94.4%…
On ‘World No Tobacco Day’, 31st May, 2017, Head of Masina Hospital’s Department of Dentistry, Dr. Arnavaz Havewala and Dr. Vispi Jokhi, Medical Director, Masina Hospital organised a special program along with Guests of Honour – Dr. Rajshri Katke, the Medical Superintendent of Cama and Albless Hospitals; Nitin Kadam – Trustee Sidhivinayak Trust and Satyendra…
Lion Aspi Darukhanawala, President of Lions Club of East Bombay for the Centennial year 2016-2017, completed his final Centennial Legacy Project as President, by inaugurating a Counselling Room at Bal Asha, a home for destitute children at Mahalaxmi. The Chief Guest was Centennial District Governor Lion Armaity Aspi Cooper and the Guests of Honour were…
Gamadia Colony Recreation Centre organised a Dae Mahino jasan on the eve of 10th June, 2017, performed by Er. Viraf Bhesania and Er. Pashan Anklesaria of Vatcha Gandhi Agiary. The programme concluded, after a humbandagi followed with chasni served to twenty-five devotees, on a pleasant note thanks to the efforts of Committee members, Mehernosh Patel,…
On 3rd June, 2017, eminent Parsi Acupuncturist, Dr. Rumi F. Beramji was conferred the highest honour of degree – the ‘Doctor Of Literature Honoris Causa’ through the Zoroastrian College under the OIUCM, at an international conference organized by All India Shah Behram Baug Society (for Scientific and Educational Research), an NGO in Special Consultative Status with…
The world’s largest and fastest growing service club, Lions Clubs International, organized another leg of its centenary celebrations, with a ‘Community Legacy Project’ of refurbishing Colaba Police Chowky at Gateway of India, on 7th June, 2017. Inaugurated by International President 2017-18, Lion Dr. Naresh Aggarwal, the project was coordinated by District Governor Elect Lion Pradip…