Parsi Times spotted the Vintage Zoroastrian Bikers of Bombay (VZBB), who had set out for a ‘Vintage Ride’ to Dahanu on 17th and 18th November, 2018, accompanied by their fine selection of Triumphs, Nortons, BSAs, Matchless and BMW. 73-year-old Polly Mistry of Cafe Churchill led the pack on his 1970’s BMW. Hosted by Mubarakai Brothers…
On the occasion of ‘World Diabetes Day’, the Lions Clubs of District 3231 – A1 and Multiple District 3231, along with Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) and Western Railway Employees Union (WREU), organized a ‘Diabetes Awareness and Free Check-Up’ camp at Churchgate Station on 14th November, 2018. Inaugurated by DRM, Sanjay Mishra; 2nd Vice District…
On 17th November, 2018, Rustom Baug’s Senior Citizens group (supported by Rustom Baug Association and SNWMP), held the annual Mela-vedo at the SNWMP lawns. As the name suggests, it was a combination of ‘Mela’ with food, fun and entertainment and a get-together’ (Mela-vedo’), which awarded prizes to children for the Prayer, Art and Elocution contests,…
The Rotary Club of Mumbai South (RCMS) and Counsel General of Madagascar in India, Rtn. C H Kapadia organised a meeting on 15th November, 2018, and recognised twenty-four specially-abled people from the National Society of Equal Opportunities for the Handicapped, India. The recipients were appreciated for their talents and funds were donated for their welfare.
This year, the NCPA International Jazz Festival promises to be a very special event, with musicians from all over the world coming together to deliver the best of Jazz for our Jazz enthusiasts! Jazz geniuses from Cuba, the US, Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Japan, Australia and Italy, Canada, France and India, will give a…
Over 8000 people gathered in Toronto (Canada) to be part of the ‘Parliament of World’s Religions’, which extended from the 1st to 7th November, 2018, marking its 7th chapter. The Zoroastrian flag was flown by under the aegis of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA). Zoroastrians participated as speakers at the Opening…
CRICKET Wasim Jaffer Reaches Historic Milestone In Ranji Trophy Legendary cricketer Wasim Jaffer achieved a historic milestone in his career accumulating and becoming the first cricketer to reach the 11,000 run mark in the Ranji Trophy during Vidarbha’s round three contest V/s Baroda. Wasim hit a marvellous 153 and continues to shine with the bat….
The Nagpur Parsi Gymkhana hosted the 32nd edition of ‘Jiji Irani Challenge Cup Parsi Cricket Tournament’ from 3rd to 7th November, 2018, with five cities – Nagpur, Jamshedpur, Secunderabad, Kolkata and Surat participating in the tourney. The tournament commenced with ex-Managing Director of Tata Steel, Dr. Jamshed Irani lighting the divo and batting to nonagenarian…
Confessions Of The Faith [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] Born of Parsi parents, I was Parsi up to this day. The Navjote or the ceremony of the investiture of Sudreh and Kusti, the…
Cultivate The Art Of Giving During The Festive Season During the festive season, we allow our spendings to skyrocket – we get a little more self-indulgent, we are more liberal with our purse-strings in making purchases for our family and treating friends. We revel in a smugly pleasant sense of satisfaction when we give to…
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