Fire At Contractor Baug, Mahim

Fire At Contractor Baug, Mahim

On 14th December, 2019, Mahim’s Contractor Baug reported a fire breaking out in the Godrej Foundation Building’s electrical mains, on the ground floor. Baug residents acted immediately to contain the fire which started at 10:45 am, even as building residents evacuated their flats for safety. A fire brigade was called and the fire was successfully doused…

Contractor Baug Celebrates X’mas

Contractor Baug Celebrates X’mas

Navajbai Contractor Baug (NCBZCA) Mahim, celebrated Christmas with gusto on 21st December, 2018. Organised by President Mehernosh Sidikala and Committee Members, Jeroo Mehta; Monaz Gadiwala and Aurophy, the tenants were treated to an evening of fun performances by children; with games of Housie and Lucky Dip, and concluded with a sumptuous dinner.    

Know Your Bombay

Know Your Bombay

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you lesser known, amusing facts about our beloved Bombay. Explore this city’s history with these informational nuggets![/otw_shortcode_info_box] CST: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly called Victoria Terminus (VT), is a UNESCO Heritage Site, built by British architect, FW Stevens, in 1888, during the British Raj. It’s an outstanding example of Victorian…

Soonawalla Agiary’s Celebrates 104th Salgreh

Soonawalla Agiary’s Celebrates 104th Salgreh

Seth Edulji Rustomji Soonawalla Agiary at Mahim celebrated its 104th Salgreh on 30th April, 2017 (Roj Sarosh, Mah Adar), with a Jasan ceremony on behalf of the Trustees, led by the Panthaky, Er. Kersasp Sidhva, along with thirteen mobeds, creating a divinely atmosphere. The jasan witnessed a mix of four generations of Mobeds, ranging between…

Know Your Bombay! – 24th December 2016

Know Your Bombay! – 24th December 2016

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you interesting facts about our beloved Bombay! Explore this city’s amusing history and get to know why and how so many streets and places got their names with KYB![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Portuguese Church   The Church of Our Lady of Salvation, popularly referred to as Portuguese Church, was built in 1596 by…