On 24th March, 2022, BPP Trustee Kersi Randeria filed a complaint in the Election Commission, as regards the violation of the Scheme of Elections and the Code of Conduct, against fellow Trustees – Armaity Tirandaz, Viraf Mehta and Xerxes Dastur – for granting tenancy to three licensees, in BPP’s Board Meeting, dated 22nd March, 2022….
Naheed Divecha, ace shuttler from Greater Mumbai, won the Women’s Singles crown in the 2nd All-India Open Racketlon Championship, which was held at the Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana (WCG). Representing Bombay Gymkhana, Naheed played at the WCG courts in Santacruz (Mumbai), alongside over 70 players who participated in the Championship, from across the country. The highly-accomplished and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] With the India Meteorological Department issuing warnings about the ongoing heat-wave in Mumbai and other parts of the country, it is imperative that we take certain measures to stay cool this summer, and more importantly, avoid a potential heat stroke. Here are a few top pointers: [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Stay Hydrated: Ensure that you…
The Young Rathestars, our community’s leading Young Social Welfare Association from Dadar Parsi Colony, held their annual Exhibition Cum Sale on the 26th and 27th of March, 2022. This is a platform given to promote Parsi entrepreneurs. 70 exhibitors across 136 tables displayed a range of products showcasing handmade articles related to the Parsi Culture….
Powerlifting power-couple – Hanoze and Friya Malesra, brought in much pride and joy to community by winning a Gold medal each in the Deadlifts Championship organised by the Amateur Powerlifting Association Suburban Mumbai, affiliated with the Maharashtra State Powerlifting Association, which was held on 3rd April, 2022. The strong couple won consecutive Gold medals again,…
We will enter the auspicious Mahino of Adar in a few days, and 21st April, 2022 will mark the most holy Parab of Adar Mah, Adar Roj, which also marks the day when several Agyaris and Atash Behrams were consecrated and enthroned, including the Holiest of Holy – Shirji Pak Iranshah, at Udvada. Adar is the Divinity that presides over…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] We are a community of animal lovers. As children, we are taught to be compassionate and stand up for the cause of especially our community animals and birds, who are left to fend for themselves against the elements of nature and sometimes, the cruelties of humans. We have laws in place to…
Ahura Mazda’s creation, the Divine Angel Avan Ardvi Sur Anahita Banoo is the protector of flowing water and all other fluids essential for survival… in the Aquatic bodies on Earth, in mankind, animals, foliage and in the spiritual world. We worship Ahura Mazda by venerating all forms of nature. By praying the Avan Nyaish or…
– Little Known Gem Of Our Community’s History – Many community members may not know that the Parsee Zoroastrian Aramgah, at Badami Bagh, in Srinagar, is a heritage site that is part of Kashmir’s history. As per records available, in 1893, Maharajah Pratap Singh, the Maharaja of Kashmir, gifted by way of grant, a piece…
On March 23, 2022, Pakistan-based Roshan Bharucha – the only Zoroastrian in Pakistan to have been elected as both – Senator and Minister in the Federal Government – was felicitated with the prestigious Sitara-i-Imtiaz by the Government Of Pakistan for her selfless dedication, commitment and services in the field of Social Service. The ‘Star of Excellence’…
– ‘Building Trust, Rebuilding Credibility’ – Team ‘Committed To Community’ comprises four community stalwarts – Kersi Randeria, Lion Daara Patel, Hoshang Jal and Dr. Adil Malia – who will contest the BPP Elections as one team of like-minded individuals, who ‘think independently but work unitedly’ towards ‘Building Trust’ within the community and ‘Rebuilding Credibility’ of…