On the occasion of Assam Divas, celebrated on 2nd December, Assam’s CM – Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that the State Government has decided to facilitate India’s most loved and respected industrialist – Ratan Tata – with the ‘Asom Baibhav’ award – the highest Civilian State Award, for his exceptional contribution towards cancer care in the…
Be Parsi, Buy Parsi! Dear Readers, As a community, we are known and respected for having birthed some of the nation’s and the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs. Not too long ago, the word ‘enterprise’ was considered synonymous to Parsis in the business context. We proudly lay claim to the world’s greatest industrialist – our very…
The main building where Iranshah is enthroned has been through extensive repairs and renovation. The Holy Fire, which had earlier been shifted to the adjoining building within the same complex, will now be ceremonially shifted back to the renovated building, but not before thoroughly purifying the renovated building, both – physically and ritually. Centuries ago,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#0b1657″] The festive season heralds the onset of marriages. From a Zoroastrian viewpoint, marriage is the celebration of life itself. To understand our prayers, most of us need to refer to translations. A marriage is hopefully, a once-in-a-lifetime experience and many, especially those getting married, would like to understand its essence from…
Come December, ’tis the most beautiful month of the year, Come December, Christmas time is here! Come December, ’tis time for peace and goodwill everywhere, Come December, ’tis festive, fun time, food and good times to share! Unlike today, about half a century ago, as students, we would receive long winter vacation time of about…
Surat-based entrepreneur, popularly known as the Greenman, Viral Desai, has undertaken the mission to transform and redevelop Udvada Railway station on the theme of climate action and ecosystem restoration. He has completed the first phase of work through his NGO, ‘Hearts at Work Foundation’ by planting more than two and a half thousand trees, alongside…
Mumbai’s Rustom Baug resident, Rustom Kersi Patel, clinched an extraordinary haul of medals at the ‘All-India Dirt Time Attack Autocross 2021’, winning four Gold and two Silver medals, across six different categories. The event, which was held at Amanora Park in Pune, on 28th November, 2021, had over 121 riders who came down from all over…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#0b1657″] Parsee Gymkhana (PG), the most popular and loved team in Mumbai Cricket, has garnered a massive fan following beyond the city and India… including Austria, England, UAE, Australia, New Zealand and even Russia! PG’s cricketing chronicles continue to win hearts that beat for cricket the world over! This unit is very…
As per the request put forth by Vada Dasturji of Iranshah Udvada, Khurshed Dastoor, for having the Flying Ranee Train take a halt at Udvada station, the Indian Railway Authority has agreed for the superfast express train to stop at Udvada station, for the convenience of Irani/Parsi Zoroastrians, who regularly visit Udvada, from across India…
Tata Sons’ Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, known to back up start-ups, recently backed yet another start-up – GoodFellows – which provides inter-generational friendship and calls itself a ‘Companionship Company’. Founded by Shantanu Naidu, who is currently Ratan Tata’s business assistant, GoodFellows is currently in a beta testing phase, and eventually looks to recruit graduates under…
With GBRWA’s (Godrej Baug Residents Welfare Association) upcoming All Parsi Sports event just around the corner, the organisers have announced an exciting addition to the sporting activities – the ‘All-Parsis Goal-to-Goal Penalty Shootout Tournament’ – in addition to the other Floodlit events like Throwball, Sepak, Direct and Indirect Volleyball Tournament. To be held from 3rd…