Established in 1980, the Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust has flourished into one of the leading Trusts within Dadar Parsee Colony and Mumbai in our Community. Registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950, the Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra State and Income Tax Act, 1961, the Trust issues an 80G certificate of exemption under the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you lesser known, amusing facts about our beloved Bombay. Explore this city’s history with these informational nuggets![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Lohar Chawl Lohar Chawl, in South Mumbai, is known for selling electrical goods. The market is dominated by Marwari and Bori business owners since the early 90’s and is considered to be the…
On 2nd July, 2017, XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) held its Literary Arts and Fine Arts Festival (LAFA) at the JB Vachha High School, Dadar. Over two hundred and sixty four members participated along with fifty volunteers, conducting educative and fun events including debate, impromptu speaking, spelling bee, poetry recitation and crossword-solving. A total of twenty…
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…
Medical Camp A Medical Camp for Health Check-up is being organised at Dadar Athornan Madresa Hall, first floor, Dadar, Mumbai, on 18th June, 2017, from 10:00am to 12 noon. For enquiries and to register before 16th June, 2017, contact: 9822291743
10-year-old Darayus Daji, son of Delnaz and Er. Nadir Daji was ordained a Navar at Rustom Faramna Agairy (Dadar) on 7th May, 2017. Er. Darayus learned his prayers under the guidance of Er. Parvez Pavri, and the Navar ceremony was performed by Er. Aspi Katila and Er. Kersi Karanjia. The family thanks the Trustees, mobeds,…
Ten-year-old Yohann Makujina, son of Rukshana and Er. Fredy Makujina, was ordained Navar at Rustom Faramna Agiary, Dadar on 11th May, 2017, Roj Zamyad, Mah Adar. The Navar ceremony was performed under the guidance of Er. Kaizad Karkaria by Er. Aspi Katila and Er. Jehaan Darbari. The family thanks all the Trustees, mobeds and staff…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you interesting facts about our beloved Bombay! Explore this city’s amusing history and get to know why and how so many streets and places got their names with KYB![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Portuguese Church The Church of Our Lady of Salvation, popularly referred to as Portuguese Church, was built in 1596 by…