The first weekend of the Community’s most awaited ‘All-Parsi Sports, Cultural and Talent Festival’ – Wings’19 kicked off in great style, on the 9th of November, 2019, with some of the most intense, thrilling clashes witnessed between high-energy participants, surprising upsets and games that went all the way down to the wire! To be held across…
[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…
Another House Burgled, One Attempt Thwarted Thefts in Udvada seem to be on the rise. Within this week itself, while a house was once again burglarized, another robbery attempt was thwarted just in time. Close on the heels of the break-in that took place just last month, on 4th October, 2019, at the Bharda family’s…
Malcolm Baug’s ‘November Fest’, held on 3rd November, 2019, turned out to be a huge success, with the event being attended by over 750 people through the day – and more importantly, greatly appreciated by all! The event was graciously inaugurated by Nariman Kotwal, Ex-trustee of Malcolm Baug Zoroastrian Association (MBZA). The food stalls were…
India Beats Bangladesh in 2nd T20: An outstanding batting show of (85) from Indian skipper and Man of the Match Rohit Sharma ensured India win the second T20 in style by 8 wickets and thus keep the series alive against opponents Bangladesh. Batting first, Bangladesh put up a total of 153-6 in 20 overs as…
On 2nd November, 2019, an inspirational Religious Seminar – ‘From A Mobed’s Heart To Mobeds’ Hearts’ – featuring Ervad Zarrir Bhandara, was held at the Ripon Club in Mumbai, at 11:00 am. This event was attended by over 20 mobeds, including the ex-Principal of Cama Athornan Madressa, Er. Kersi Karanjia, alongside Chief Guest – BPP…
Zareer Patell of Secunderabad was recently awarded for ‘Outstanding Dedication and Contribution in the Field of Martial Arts, Fitness and Aerobics’ at the Virtuoso Awards, 2019. He was presented the prestigious award by Telangana Home Minister – Mohammad Mahmood Ali; and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad – Anjani Kumar.
A newly discovered rock-carving (petroglyph) in West Iran could have a link to ‘Mithraism’, a prehistorical religion inspired by the Iranian worship of Zoroastrian god, Mithra. While some Iranian archaeologists suggest the carving was created by a Mithra follower as it depicts the portrayal of a human with his right hand raised and an object in…
XYZ Delhi-Agra tour, in partnership with Spenta Tours, from 26th – 30th October, 2019, turned out to be a fantabulous experience flavored with camaraderie and garnished with gastronomical delights for all the 29 participants. Organised by XYZ Founder – Hoshaang Gotla, Delnaz Sinor (XYZ) and Hoshang Jalejar (Spenta Tours), the itinerary included a guided tour…
On 2nd November, 2019, the community’s leading philanthropic institution – Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), held its Feed A Family Diwali Special at Cama Baug. One of the leading charities to support the lives and livelihood of the community’s underprivileged, ZTFI provided its monthly Monetary Aid and distributed Foodgrain packets to over three hundred Zoroastrian…
1st November, 2019, (Sarosh Roj, Mah Khordad), marked the glorious 175th Salgreh of the Cawasjee Byramjee Atash Behram, popularly known as Banaji Atashnehram, located at Thakurdwar. The auspicious day began with a Jashan ceremony at the Atashbehram, held at 9:00 am, which was attended by over two hundred humdins attendees on. A Humbandagi was recited…