Resident of Mumbai’s Godrej Baug and an earlier writer with Parsi Times, Financial Crime Investigator – Mehrzaad Mogrelia – recently received the ‘Global Pride Award 2021’ for his contributions and achievements in the field of Financial Crime Prevention. His body of work has established his credentials in the field of Financial Crime Detection and Prevention, through his…
Zoroastrian history can clearly be divided into pre-historic and historic. We know about pre-historic times through legend, myths and references in certain liturgical texts. The historic period is recorded in rock inscriptions in Iran as also by the Greek and later on Arab historians. Herodotus (484 - 425 BC), the ancient Greek historian, wrote a detailed…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Shirin Merchant is India’s pioneering Canine Behaviourist and Trainer. For the past 25 years, she has worked hard to ensure that dogs in India are trained using reward-based methods. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Socialising your pup at the correct age can help it to grow into a happy, confident, adult dog. Romila thought she was…
Revered widely as an authority on Indian football, veteran commentator and former Delhi University professor, Novy Kapadia, passed away on 18th November, 2021, at the age of 67, after a prolonged illness. He is not survived by any immediate family member after the death of his sister. The eminent football expert and author had covered…
Navsari resident, Kersi Kaikhushroo Deboo has been appointed as the new Member of the National Commission of Minorities in India as the Zoroastrian representative, who will be the ambassador of the Parsi/Irani population of the nation. An advocate by profession, Kersi Deboo is also a historian and has been active in the community’s affairs for…
On 18th November, 2021, Masina Hospital achieved yet another milestone under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Vispi Jokhi, by completing the state-of-the-art modernization of its main Operation Theatre as well as inaugurating a new Special Parsi Room facility. The features of this Operation Theater complex are the presence of three large Operating Rooms with independent…
[Representing FEZANA at the Parliament of World Religions – 2021] [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] There is nothing more important in life than life itself. This does not just refer to human lives, but all life forms; The well-being and future of all living beings are intertwined. Today, what we know as ecology, was taught by our…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Our very own bawa, the dynamic, kind and ambitious Zubin Jimmy Dubash has for over two decades now, been shaping the world through his own kaleidoscope, forming great patterns in all areas of his life, be it personal or professional. He is an exceptional thought leader in the digital world… having a…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Children’s Day is celebrated in India on 14th November, which marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly remembered as Chacha Nehru. Universally, Children’s Day is celebrated on 20th November every year. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Our children – our pride, our joy. Spend time with children and they teach you. They inadvertently make you…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Dr. Danesh D. Chinoy is a leading Health and Wellness Coach, Sports Physiotherapist and Psychologist. He is dedicated to helping all to heal holistically and remain fighting fit for life. You can connect with him at: daneshchinoy@gmail.com] [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Do you find that you’re always being asked to sit up straight? Do you…
On 8th November, 2021, the geriatric ward at the Bomanshaw Minocher-Homji (BMH) Parsi Medical Relief Association, in Karachi, Pakistan, came alive with decorations and flowers, as the city’s Parsi community gathered to celebrate the glorious 107th birthday of Dina Homi Sethna – the oldest living Parsi in Karachi, and most probably, the world! Sporting a…