Ahura Support, an NGO for the benefit of differently-abled individuals needing special care at all stages of life, held its fourth Annual Sports Day at the Sir Ness Wadia Memorial Pavilion, Rustom Baug, on 5th March, 2023. The event flagged off with a march past followed by various races designed to suit each beneficiary. Activities…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#1e0175″ background_color=”#fffedb”] In keeping with readers writing in questions seeking answers to their various religious and cultural queries, scholar in Zoroastrian religion and culture – Noshir Dadrawala, responds… [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Query From Parsi Times reader, Bakhtawar Appoo: “Is there a cycle of re-birth in our religion and does a soul choose his/her…
The Zoroastrians of Switzerland met for an early Navroz celebration, on 19th March, 2023, in Geneva. The get-together was held at the Iranian restaurant, ‘Hafez’, where the young and old of the community got together to bring in and celebrate the Season of Spring. Amdist all the ‘soo khabars’ and ‘majama cho’, interspersed with smatterings of French and…
Recently, the Ladies Wing of World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC-WE) organized an industrial visit to Mustang Socks and Accessories Factory (Palghar), owned and run by two dynamic women entrepreneurs –Naazeen Katrak and Lubeina Shahpurwala. Over twenty WZCC members visited the factory, alongside Global Chairperson of WZCC’s Ladies Wing and President, India Region – Behroze…
Humata, Hukhta, Hvrashta What are Asho Zarthost Paigamber’s teachings about living a virtuous life? When we talk about Zoroastrian virtues, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘Pendar Nik, Goftar Nik, and Kerdar Nik’ (Persian for Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds), which is the prime motto of our glorious religion. As Zarthostis…
A leading icon of our Zoroastrian community worldwide, Zerbanoo Gifford is a globally renowned Human Rights campaigner, author of seven books, founder of The ASHA Centre (which aims at enriching young adults by delivering transformative education in various fields – www.ashacentre.org), as well as the current elected President of The World Zoroastrian Organisation (WZO). A…
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[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#dbc260″] Adv. Aazmeen Kasad is a practicing corporate advocate with over 20 years of experience and a Professor of Law for 15 years. She mentors Start-ups at the IIT, Bombay. You could write to her to answer your specific legal queries. Follow her legal updates on Twitter @Aazmeen [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Despite being…
According to legend, it was the great Shah (King) Jamsheed of the pre-historic Peshdaad dynasty, who initiated the tradition of celebrating the spring festival of Navruz (New Day). This day marks a new beginning with celebration and contemplation for a better tomorrow for this world. Therefore, let us study the persona of Shah Jamsheed and reflect on…
Spring Into Action! Dear Readers, With Jamshedi Navroz just around the corner, there is indeed much action taking place in our homes, as we prep up our dwellings and ourselves, to celebrate this most auspicious occasion, which marks and welcomes the sprightly Spring season. While it gets most of us to spring into action,…
The word ‘Metaphysics’ implies something that goes beyond the physical matter of our observation and experience. Avesta Prayers are Manthric compositions which have tremendous effects on the mind, our thinking, psyche, emotions and day to day life. Manthra is a path towards salvation – a secret and sacred key towards peace and bliss, particularly in…