On 14th January, 2020, the Bai M N Gamadia Girls’ High School celebrated its Annual Day at the Y B Chavan Auditorium, with Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Zirak Marker presiding as the Chief Guest, alongside the Trustees and Managing Board Members of the Parsee Girls’ School Association (PGSA). The program commenced with the National Anthem….
NCPA brings you the talented musicians of the Klaus Graf Quartet – Klaus Graf on Alto Saxophone; Olaf Polziehn on Piano; Axel Kühn on Double Bass; and Meinhard Obi Jenne on Drums – internationally recognized jazz soloists who have worked together with iconic jazz legends such as Al Jarreau, Patti Austen, Scott Hamilton, Chaka Khan,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . Thought gives form and colour to words and deeds. As are the thoughts, so are the words and deeds. Words and deeds are but reflections of thoughts….
Cawas Jehangir (CJ) Mody is running for the Superior Judge elections in San Diego county in California, USA. Born and brought up in Bombay for twelve years before moving to San Diego in 1987, Cawas Mody has served as a prosecutor, teacher and mentor for the past twenty years, protecting victims’ rights, advocating and providing…
[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…
With 16th January, 2020 marking the birth centenary of India’s eminent jurist and economist, Nanabhoy (Nani) Ardeshir Palkhivala, the Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Trust, in addition to organizing its annual lecture by eminent persons on this day, also releasing a festschrift (a collection of writings published in honour of a scholar) in honour of Nani…
Surat’s TAAL group, in partnership with the CIOFF – (Council of International Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk-art India) which is an official partner of UNESCO – jointly organized the first ever International Dance Festival in Surat, which was held from 9th to 12th January, 2020, at the large, historical Surat Fort Grounds. Supported by…
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…
Having enthralled audiences in the International Jazz Festival’18, NCPA brings back virtuoso of Jazz Samba, Jim Porto, considered one of the greatest exponents of Brazilian and Bossa Jazz music. The Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer will be accompanied by his quintet to celebrate Brazil’s exotic melodies and rhythms. Jim has shared the stage with world-renowned Latin Jazz…
Dear Readers, The week has been quite an exciting one as various leaders and representatives of the worldwide Zoroastrian community came together for the meeting of the Global Working Group – a team of dedicated Zarthostis who work selflessly towards the wellbeing and the upliftment of our community members from across the world. Hosted by…