On 8th November, 2021, our very own Yazdi Naoshirwan Karanjia, the exceptionally talented, leading stage actor and personality of Gujarati and Parsi theater, was awarded the most prestigious Padma Shri, India’s top civilian honour, by President Kovind, at a glittering ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, for his unparalleled contributions in the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Parsee Gymkhana (PG) is proud of its spectacular cricket team which plays as a unit and wins championships, doing the team and the community proud! Each team member is highly committed and focused, and has the back of the others in the game. What stands out about this team is their sense…
In his centenary year, 99-year-old long-time Dubai resident, Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta wowed one and all with his fitness levels, participating in the fifth edition of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, which was held on October 29, 2021. Rejecting the sedentary lifestyle, Tehemten Mehta joined the annual celebration of fitness and wellness by flexing his…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] A Man Of Courage And Integrity, A Formidable Colleague, A True Parsi Yazdi and I started off with differing ideologies, but over a period of time, we came to truly respect and appreciate each other. Yazdi always stood up for what was right, against all the odds. He was truly courageous, he…
When we heard the news about the passing away of Yazdi Hosi Desai, the words of the American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly – Kinky Friedman, came to mind. Friedman famously said, “Find what you love and let it kill you. Let it drain you of your all. Let…
On 2nd November, 2021, the community lost one of its foremost ‘Rathestars’ in the passing of former BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai – a man who’s heart truly beat for the community… a man who prioritized the welfare of his beloved Parsi/Irani Zarthosti community over all else… a man who dedicated his life to serving those…
School Art Week, circa 2012: I’m trying very hard to keep a straight face as our vice principal takes a tour of our class. My palms are sweating and every now and then, I’m on the verge of hysteria. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Mrs. Thakur nod approvingly at Preeti’s handmade…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] With Diwali just around the corner, here are some real simple and super yummy Diwali sweets you can try to make at home, on your own! [/otw_shortcode_info_box] INSTANT COCONUT BARFI Ingredients: 4 Cups – Desiccated Coconut; 4 cups – Sugar syrup; 2 tbsp – Khoya; 1 tbsp – Almonds (blanched and shredded);…
24th October, 2021 – Ava Roj of Mah Khordad, marked the twelfth anniversary of the initiative started by Hoshaang Gotla and Perzon Zend, to hold a Jashan and Humbandagi on Ava roj every month throughout the year (except during the lock down) at the Holy Bhikhabehram well. With places of worship now open to the…
The essence of the festival of Diwali lies in the Sanskrit shloka: ‘Tamaso ma jyotirgamaya‘ which means “Lead me from darkness to light.” This verse is found in the Brhadaranyaka Upanisad (I.3.28): “asato ma sad gamaya. tamaso ma jyotir gamaya. mrtyor ma amrtam gamaya,” which means: “From what is not, lead me to what is;…
– Joint Statement issued by BPP Trustees Noshir Dadrawala and Kersi Randeria – On 20th October, 2021, two sitting Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) – Noshir Dadrawala and Kersi Randeria broke their hunger fast on the solemn assurance given by their three colleague trustees – Armaity Tirandaz, Xerxes Dastur and Viraf Mehta, that…