The 31st Valedictory function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) took place on 4th June, 2017 at the JB Vachha High School, where over a hundred and seventy just-out-of-school teenagers spent a month participating in entertaining and informative activities. Commencing on a pious note, Er. Firdosh Pavri invoked the blessings of the Almighty, followed…
The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) organised its annual Dae Mah Jasan on 3rd June, 2017. Two jasans were performed, one at the Gymnasium, followed by the other at the Pavilion. Post the ceremony, residents and guests enjoyed games of Housie, followed by dinner. The CBUSWL committee thanked the residents, for participating…
12-year-old Navroze Kudiyanewala, son of Mahafrin and Er. Farhad Kudiyanewala, was ordained Navar on 20th May 2017, at Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary, Jogeshwari. The ceremony was performed by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushroo Kanga. The family thanks all the Mobeds and the staff of Agiary for their support.
11-year-old Meherzad Garda, son of Farida and Zubin Garda, was ordained Navar on 6th May, 2017 at Sethna Agiary, Tardeo, with blessings from late great grandmother, Shehernavaz Khandhadia. Meherzad learnt his prayers under the guidance of Er. Kersi Bhadha and Er. Jehan Charna, while the Navar ceremony was performed under the leadership of Er. Khushrveer…
On 19th May, 2017, World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC), Mumbai Chapter, and Holiday Program for Youth (HPY) conducted a program on entrepreneurship, at J B Vachha High School, Dadar, which had over hundred and seventy students participating. Four separate teams played a ‘business oriented game’ of devising, marketing and pricing a soft drink. The…
Viraf Patel of Navsari and his team have for years been volunteering with WZO Trust Funds to distribute notebooks to Navsari’s Zoroastrian children and those of nearby villages, free of cost. This year, over five thousand notebooks were distributed on 4th June, 2017, from their showroom at Navsari. WZO Trust Funds express gratitude and appreciation…
[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] Happy Husrav! 17-year-old Husrav Sadri, a student of Jamnabai Narsee secured…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Yazdi Desai, Chairman, BPP, updates the community about the ongoings in the BPP, with Parsi Times’ exclusive column, BPP Connect.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Housing It is a testimony to the humaneness of my colleague Trustees – Kersi, Noshir and Zarir – that community members in desperate need of housing come personally and plead their case before…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings our readers an exclusive interview with Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastur Kaikobad Dastoor, who has recently been appointed as the Parsi Member on the National Minority Commission. Anahita Subedar, Editor of Parsi Times, has an exclusive one-on-one interview with Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, who opens his heart for those who wish…
Just being physically fit no longer ensures a happy child. They need to be mentally strong, calm, confident, grounded and level headed especially in the face of competition. Taichi for children has become a pressing need given the pressure of expectations on their little shoulders. An exclusive martial art form, Taichi ensures the holistic development…
The Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) celebrated their ‘Foundation Day’ by conducting various social service activities throughout the month. Though XYZ Foundation Day falls on Ava Roj, Deh Mahino, Founder Hoshaang Gotla said, “Just one day is not enough to give back to the society and hence the theme for the month was dedicated to cleaning…