Note Of Appreciation From BPP Trustees Very recently, a Parsi Zoroastrian family residing overseas, have graciously come forward and voluntarily surrendered their flat to the BPP, without expecting any kind of monetary compensation. The entire Board of Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), expresses their wholehearted gratitude to this family. At their request we…
. Mumbaikars will ‘Break Free’ on 5th and 6th October, 2018, with International Tribute Band – PRAGUE QUEEN – performing at Mumbai’s Rang Sharada (Bandra) as a tribute to the legacy of Singer, Songwriter, international music prodigy, aapro Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara), best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band, QUEEN. Fourth…
Lord Ganesha is invoked before commencing anything significant and it is for this reason that he is called the ‘Lord of Beginnings’. He is also known as Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles. The concept of Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles resonates with the Zoroastrian concept of Verethragna or victorious (in overcoming difficulties, foes or enemies). What Vighnaharta Ganesha is to devout Hindus, Verethragna Bahram…
Arpita Borhade, a student of Std IV of the Bai RFD Panday Girls’ High School grabbed a gold at the ‘3 Star Mumbai City District Table Tennis Tournament 2018’, held at the University Sports Pavilion from 1st to 3rd September, 2018. Playing in the ‘Girls Midgets Group’ Ankita defeated her opponents in five different rounds…
Those who wish to customise their ringtones to their liking, ‘Ringtone Maker Pro’ is the tool that provides amazing features, and lets you manipulate and personalize ringtones for your Android device. With the ringtone editor tool you could scan music, audio files, even record a voice, and put them all into the app for processing. You…
Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited (PCHFL) recently received an upgraded rating of AA+ (Stable) by ICRA (an affiliate of Moodys) on 4th September, 2018. A subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, PCHFL received the upgradation from AA (Positive) for its Long-Term Bank Lines, Non-Convertible Debentures Sub-Ordinate (Tier-II) Bonds, financial services with increasing diversification of its…
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) organized a session on ‘Transfer of Risks and Risk Mitigation’, providing members insights into insurance, on 31st August, 2018. The event was conducted by GM, K M Dastur Reinsurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd., Maneck Dastur, who holds over four decades of experience in the insurance sector. He spoke about important aspects…
The 145th Salgreh of the Jamshedji Dadabhoy Amaria (Sodawaterwalla) Agiary at Marine Lines was celebrated with a jasan performed by Panthaky, Er. Pervez Karanjia and Er. Kayomarz Kerawalla on 4th September, 2018. Attended by Trustees of the agiary, Anahita Desai and Aspi Sarkari, the function continued with a religious talk by Er. Karanjia on the…
Community members in Ahmedabad observed a condolence meeting to pay respect to Ex-President of Federation of Zorastrian Youth Association (FOZYA) and Ex-Trustee of Ahmedabad Parsi Punchayat (APP), Porus Jehangirji Karanjawala, at Sanatorium Hall on 25th August, 2018. Jointly organized by Mohudawala Trusts and Gamir Trust, the meet commenced with a jasan, followed by nineteen community…
LCB (Lions Club of Bombay) Host, celebrated Teachers Day by felicitating teachers from various NGOs, school and colleges, at a grand ceremony held on 5th September, 2018. Various teachers received recognitions included former Principal of Alexandra Girls English Institution, Freny Mehta; Principal of Bai Bengali Girls High School, Kashmira Balsar; and others. Addressing the gathering,…
Guilt is a very strong emotion that often rules our lives, relationships and us in general. We may suffer from it without anyone saying anything to us (due to upbringing perhaps) or due to others, making us feel responsible for a given situation. This is a feeling or emotional state experienced when one feels that…