Heartiest congratulations to young Er. Persheus Yezdi Turel (grandson of Late Er. Farokh Randeria of Kankaria Agiary) on completing his Martab ceremony in Surat last week, to emerge as a full-fledged Mobed now! Kudos and congratulations also to the proud parents, who have encouraged him throughout this journey. We wish Er. Persheus the very best…
Delnaz Medora became the first Parsi Zoroastrian woman from Ahmedabad (Gujarat) to run the 42kms New York Marathon on 3rd November, 2019. Proving herself to be both – exceptionally inspirational and the pride of the Community, Delnaz is a mother of two and the Co-founder of A’bad-based, ‘Medora Car Rentals and Travel Services’ with husband…
On 1st November, 2019, Masina Hospital, in partnership with Shree Multan Seva Samiti and D-Link (India) Ltd., obtained an Advanced Life Support Cardiac ambulance in service of Mumbaikars. Managed by Jeevan Ambulance, it is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment comprising Portable Ventilator, Defibrillator, Multi Para monitor, Suction machine, Medical gases, Syringe pump, alongside emergency medicines –…
Dear Readers, The festive season is always the best part of the year, especially for our small but fun-loving, close-knit community. A large number of our ‘vhalas’ – relatives and loved ones – return and converge in Aapru Bombay to partake in all the festivities – from lagans and navjotes to some of the very…
At the Annual General Meeting of the Thana Parsi Anjuman held on 21st September, 2019, the following are the elected Trustees of the new Managing Committee: Percy Karani – President; Rumi Kasad – Vice President; Pouruchisti – Secretary; Dilshad Mistry – Jt. Secretary; Dara Wadia – Treasurer; Vishtaspa Sethna – Treasurer; and members – Kersasp…
After the passing of the sacred Varasiyaji of Surat’s Shenshai Atashbehram (20th October, 2019), a new Varasiyaji calf was handed over to the Surat Parsi Punchayet for the Atashbehram. The Ijavani ceremony (Yajashne) will be performed on 9th November, 2019 (Mah Khordad, Roj Ashishvangh) for the four-month-old Varasiyaji calf, named Phirozshaw, who had been kept…
India’s largest integrated power company, Tata Power, has partnered with the Rockefeller Foundation to work together on a new venture, TP Renewable Microgrid, to accelerate distributed energy access in rural India. The venture will develop a network of 10,000 solar mini-grids over the next seven years, which is expected to bring clean energy to 50,00,000…
NCPA Presents multi-award-winning Blues star, Mud Morganfield, live in concert. The eldest son of legendary bluesman Muddy Waters, Mud’s singing is firmly in best of traditions of Chicago Blues. Also an acclaimed song writer backed by the best musicians playing Blues today, his award-winning album, Son of the Seventh Son, was nominated in the Best…
[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] . Spring is the queen of the seasons. It is the youth of the year and ever brimful of hopes is youth. The snow begins to melt, rivers…
If you wish to replay your favourite childhood games, Tetris Classic 1984 will take you there! There are many versions of this original game, with bells and whistles and extra color and controls, but the Classic Version is THE original! No annoying currencies, no boosts, no special moves – just the occasional video ad when…
“DDLJ jaisa ending hoga kya?” asks a character, referring to the blockbuster of the 90s. This is just one of the many films alluded to in Amar Kaushik’s latest, written with wittiness by Niren Bhatt. The theme of male ‘premature’ issues seems to be captivating audiences of late. Just a week after ‘Ujda Chaman’ hit…