The ‘Global Iranshah Initiative’ is a worldwide endeavor of love and devotion to our holiest of holy, Pak Iranshah, in Udvada gaam (Gujarat), with an aim to support and perpetuate its legacy and our priceless and timeless heritage. The global initiative was officially first launched on 24th December, 2017 at the second Iranshah Udvada Ustav…
Community members will be pleased to know about the inaugurations of excellently renovated crucial areas within the Doongerwadi, driven by the efforts of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), with funds donated by the Maneckbai P B Jeejeebhoy Trust Fund, through the office of the Centre for Environment and Research Education (CERE), as well as philanthropic…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. She credits her learnings and insights, shared in her articles, to all Zoroastrian priests and scholars whose…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Dr. Rushad Nariman is an acclaimed Prosthodontist and Implantologist, practicing as a Consultant at Godrej Memorial Hospital (Vikhroli), Jain Hospital (Malad) and over 20 dental clinics across Mumbai, in addition to running his own successful private practice, for over five years now. A member of the reputed Indian Society of Oral Implantologists…
8th January, 2020 saw the achievement of yet another milestone in the new Masina Hospital success story, with the inauguration of a Parsi Ward, a new kitchen and dining hall, commencing with an auspicious Jashan and a thanksgiving function attended by prominent Parsi donors who have contributed towards the Hospital’s progress. The entire project was…
On 7th January, 2020, the FPZAI and BPP hosted the twelfth Global Working Group meeting at the Banaji Atash Behram Hall, located at Charni Road in Mumbai. It was chaired by FPZAI President and BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai alongside panelists Neville Shroff (Non-Executive Chair), Dr. Burjor Antia, Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, Meher Bhesania and Rohinton…
With 2018-19 marking a menacing increase in the number of robberies and break-ins taking place across various Parsi/Irani households, and various other targeted houses and institutions, in our holy village of Udvada, the residents of Udvada Gaam can now heave a sigh of relief as the gang of robbers committing these thefts, have been finally…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: [/otw_shortcode_info_box] . January (Lucky No. 3; Lucky Card: Empress): You know your destiny but you need to choose the right path. Don’t make decisions in haste. This is a good time to start new…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. She credits her learnings and insights, shared in her articles, to all Zoroastrian priests and scholars whose…
New Playground Inaugurated On 21st December, 2019, the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) celebrated the sacred Amardad Parabh as well as Children’s Day, starting with a Jashan at 11:00 am, in honor of Amardad Ameshaspand, ably performed by Er. Zerkxis Bhandara and Er. Jal Birdy. After the Jashan, Er. Zerkxis spoke on the meaning and understanding…
XYZ held its most looked forward to event – Xtravaganza – and its Annual Day on 21st December, 2019, at KC College Auditorium, in Mumbai. The evening started with a Humbandagi by the Presidents of all eight groups for 2019. With ‘Human Emotions’ marking the theme for Xtravaganza 2019, each group was assigned an emotion…