A couple of years ago, a group of Parsis, under the guidance of Prof. Faredoon Kapadia, established ‘Zoroastrians’ – a Whatsapp group comprising just 8 people then, committed to serving the community with the objective of providing new learning and developing an understanding of our religion. The group has since grown to 114 members. Last…
Er. Jehan Bajan, son of Er. Darayus and Havovi and grandson of Panthaky of Mevawalla Agiary, Er. Parvez and Bepsy Bajan (paternal), and Rati and Sam Kerawala (maternal), was initiated into Navari at Vatchagandhi Agiary on 13th May, 2018. The ceremony took place under the able guidance and supervision of Er. Asphandiar Dadachanji and assisted…
11-year-old, Er. Cyrus Xerxes Dastur was ordained Navar on 20th May, 2016, at the Vatchagandhy Agiary on Hughes Road. Coming from a family of priests, Cyrus’ Navar ceremony was performed by Er. Asphandiar Dadachanji and Er. Khushroo Kanga. Speaking to Parsi Times, Cyrus – a student of Std. VI of Greenlawns High School said, “This…
Sleep Smart With Melatonin When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, rarely is it linked to your hormones. Let me share an important connection in this regard. The chemical messenger in the body that controls sleep is the ‘Melatonin’ hormone. How? Melatonin levels rise in darkness (sunset/night). A nerve pathway in your eye…
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. On 20th May, 2018, the #I’mPowerMovement, a social initiative that aims to train and strengthen women and children to be able to defend themselves and be mentally and physically prepared for any unwarranted physical attacks, held its first open event in Mumbai at Studio Plus, Seva Sadan Society, Grant Road. This programme comprises two…
. The Sethna’s 18th West Mumbai Scout Group organized a three-day camp to Karjat, from 4th to 6th May, 2018. A total of 65 cubs, scouts, rovers and scouters attended the training-cum-fun-filled camp that commenced with the hoisting of the Scout flag. The training included cooking meals, knotting, pioneering, compass and map work, with valuable…
. The auspicious month of Dae, or the month of thanksgiving, was celebrated at Guzder Agiary, Chikli, on 20th May, 2018, with a jasan performed by Er. Pesotan Vistasp Katrak at 10:00 am, followed by a function, with Cyrus Guzder as the Chief Guest. Trustee of Chikli Parsi Anjuman, Dr. Yezdi Italia welcomed the five…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]PT Reporter Khushroo Mehta catches up with Panthaki of Panchgani Agiary, Er. Hoshang Bhandara on the nooks and intricacies of one of our religion’s most pious ceremony that stands the basis of terming someone as a true Zoroastrian – ‘The Navjote’.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . The Navjote ceremony is when a Parsi child is formally taken…
Founder of NGO, ‘Red is the new Green’, Deane de Menezes was recently felicitated by Dadar Parsee Colony’s Senior Citizens Group for her efforts towards generating awareness about ‘menstrual hygiene’. Deane will also be felicitated with the ‘Queens Young Leader Award’ by Queen Elizabeth II, in June this year. On the occasion of ‘World Menstruation…