On 26th August, 2022, Keki Mistry, Vice-Chairman and CEO, HDFC was felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award, at the prestigious Financial Express (FE) Best Banks Awards, which honours standout performances across banks, NBFCs, SFBs and fintechs under challenging circumstances, as well as the success of individuals who have proven that they are a cut above…
– PG Tour of United Kingdom 2022 – [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Parsis have been the pioneers of Indian cricket since 1886, paving the path for future generations to follow. Keeping that flag fluttering high, Team Parsee Gymkhana (PG) proved its ability yet again, in August 2022, retaining the Historic 1886 Trophy, in their tour of…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Commanding over twenty years of experience as a practicing Corporate Advocate, Adv. Aazmeen Kasad also shares her expertise as a Professor of Law, for fifteen years now. She looks forward to answering any of your legal queries (editor@parsi-times.com). Follow her legal updates on Twitter @Aazmeen. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] . One of the oft-discussed topics…
– A Divine Gift For Your Tots! – After her resounding success with the Parsi Calendar for kids (2021-22), Delzin Choksey of Crispy Doodles’ latest innovative offering – Parsi Calendar for kids with ‘Quotes From The Avesta’ – has been receiving rave reviews! Delzin believes bringing Zoroastrianism to young kids is important and these bright…
Birthdays are special. In our childhood or senior years, most, if not everyone, looks forward to celebrating this day. Each birthday reminds us we’re getting older. However, it also commemorates important milestones in our journey. Birthdays provide us the excuse for extra celebration. Everyone, young or old, gets a day to feel extra special –…
The Parsis and Zoroastrians of Switzerland celebrated Khordad Saal at the restaurant, ‘Urban Spice’, in Zurich. From the eldest – Rati Surti Puz and Fali Roowala, to the youngest (Jehaan Shroff – 3 months), the gathering comprised a merry and fun-loving bunch of 70 bawajis living out the celebratory spirit of ‘Parsipanu’ on the auspicious…
Today marks the Birth Anniversary of Sir Dorabji Tata (27th August, 1897), the firstborn of Hirabai and Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata – the visionary and Tata Group Founder. A key figure in the history and development of the Tata Group, Dorabji founded Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals, Tata Power, and Sir Dorabji Tata and Allied Trusts. He…
The festival of Khordad Sal is considered very significant in our religious rivaayats and the religious texts because on this day (Roz Khordad, Mah Farvardin), the following important events took place, relating to our religion and our history: Prophet Asho Zarathushtra was born. Dadar Ahura Mazda created the first couple in the world, named ‘Mashya’…
Established on 19th August, 2009, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), our community’s leading non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting and uplifting the less fortunate community members, completed thirteen years, amid much smiles, blessings and best wishes from donors, beneficiaries and community members alike. Living up to its motto, ‘Community First’, ZTFI has been working…
On 10th August, 2022, a Blue Plaque was unveiled in commemoration of Dadabhai Naoroji, at his London residence (72 Anerley Park, Penge SE20), where he resided from 1887 to 1904. Representatives from English Heritage, the House of Lords, Indian High Commission, local government, the Zoroastrian community – notably the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE),…
In the year 2021 to 2022, we are proud to state that Masina Hospital has rapidly undergone changes – Upgrading and Modernizing its existing Departments and adding new specialties in tune with the latest technology and progress in modern medicine. On 18th November, 2021, the hospital inaugurated an exclusive Parsi Special Room facility, which includes…