. CRICKET India Women Seal Nine Wicket Victory: A spectacular batting performance from Player of the Match Smriti Mandhana (105) and Jemimah Rodrigues (81 not out) ensured India Women a win by nine wickets in their first ODI V/s New Zealand at Mclean Park, Napier, New Zealand. Batting first, the Kiwi women managed 192 in…
Er. Cyrus Dastoor of Frohar Film, recently participated in the ‘Sanskruti Arts Festival’, held near Upvan Lake, Thane, with a variety entertainment program, ‘Parsi Dhamaka’, under the auspicious of Universal Theatres, on 13th January, 2019. The program comprised various facets of Parsi community, including the display of beautiful Gara saris and jhablas, the Navjote ceremony,…
Born and brought up in the USA, and currently residing in Houston, Er. Freyaan Vimadalal, son of Khushroo and Parynaz Vimadalal, was ordained Navar on 13th January, 2019. The Navar ceremony was performed by Er. Aspandiar R. Dadachanji and Er. Adil Bhesania in Mumbai’s Vatcha Gandhi Agiary. Freyaan was taught his Navar prayers by Er….
The Parsis of Ahmedabad hosted the ‘Parsi Food Festival’ at Sir Navroji Vakil Hall, Parsi Sanatorium Compound, on 19th and 20th January, 2019, to treat foodies with a variety of Parsi cuisine. Born out of passion for food, the two-day festival received a great response, with dishes in good demand including Patra Ni Machi, the…
World Zarathusti Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Mumbai Chapter’ (WZCC) and its Women Entrepreneurs wing (WE) organised a session on ‘Alzheimer’s – Managing An Ageing Mind For Entrepreneurs and Professionals’ on 19th January, 2019, at the Indian Merchant’s Chamber. Attended by fifty members and guests, the objective of the workshop was to guide people to lead a…
Uttar Pradesh’s government under Yogi Adityanath has decided to spruce up the Parsi cemetery in Mumfordganj (at Prayagraj) as it contains the grave of Feroze Jehangir Gandhi, grandfather of Congress Chief, Rahul Gandhi. Confirming the move with the media, UP’s Minority Affairs Minister, Mohsin Raza expressed that Parsis too were a minority and hence this…
Hanosh S. Santok, Sr. Chief Manager of Zoroastrian Cooperative Bank (ZCBL), has been promoted to Assistant Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Having dedicated over two decades of his life to the bank and contributed greatly to its progress, Hanosh shared with Parsi Times, “Hard work will always eventually bear fruit. I’m proud to be…
Shree Daman Vapi Jarthosthy Anjuman celebrated the 181st Salgreh of Daman Dar-E-Meher on 21st January, 2019, with Pervin and Kairus Dadachanji and family as the Chief Guest. A jasan was performed by Panthaki Er. Noshir Sahiar, Er. Kersi Sidhwa of Udvada, Er. Raymond Dastor of Sanjan and Er. Maizad Gazi of Vapi. Attended by three hundred and thirty-seven…
The Bai Dhunmai and Cawasji Dadabhai Dar-E-Meher in Bangalore celebrated its 93rd Salgreh on 16th January, 2019. Attended by over forty community members, the celebrations commenced with a jasan in the Havan Geh, followed by Humbandagi led by Er. Faredoon Karkaria, after which he briefed the gathering on the history of the Agiary, sharing that…
Bai M N Gamadia Girls’ High School celebrated its Annual Day at the Y B Chavan Auditorium on 16th January, 2019 with celebrity Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist, Dr. Ashdin Turner, as Chief Guest, and attended by President of Parsee Girls’ School Association (PGSA) – Kersi Commissariat; Treasurer of PGSA, Zubin Billimoria; and PGSA Board members…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times Reporter, Jamshed Arjani catches up with Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia who has kindly consented to answer questions from our readers, about the consecration and sanctity of our Pak Atash Padshah Sahebs. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] . Reader’s Query: Sir, why are four kinds of Fire required to consecrate Pak Atash Padshah in an Adarian…