On 24th March, 2017, the Bai M N Gamadia Girls’ High School held a delightful convocation ceremony for its Pre-Primary and Primary sections. The excitement of the young tots was palpable and infectious, as they readied themselves in the morning to participate in numerous enchanting programs, competitions and awards, organised ably by the dynamic principal of the school,…
The Sacramento Zoroastrian Association (SZA) inaugurated its new Dar-E-Mehr on March 26, 2017, sharing its founding day with the inauguration of New York’s Dar-E-Mehr, exactly one year ago. The SZA is the latest member association of FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America) and its Dar-E-Mehr marks the third religious place of worship to…
“If you find your task is hard, Try again, Time will bring you your reward, Try again, All that other folks can do Why with patience, May not you? Only keep this rule in view, Try again.” – Jai Godrej The centenary celebrations of Jai Godrej’s birth anniversary, hosted by the Godrej clan, took place…
The Parsi Ward at JJ Hospital celebrated Jamshedi Navroz for the 30th consecutive year on 21st March, 2017, with a jasan ceremony attended by 45 residents along with guests and relatives. Yasmin Mistry opened the event, welcoming all. Chairman of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, Yazdi Desai, spoke in appreciation of the selfless efforts of the…
On March 25, 2017, ZTFI (Zoroastrian Trust Fund Of India) celebrated the Navroz Special ‘Feed-A-Family’ program, beginning with a fun game of Housie and prizes for winners, post which the talented beneficiaries regaled everyone sportingly with song and dance. ‘MY WISH’, ZTFI’s initiative by Trustee Yasmin Mistry, which monthly rewards three lucky beneficiaries with branded…
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The 37th National Masters Athletics championships 2017, held at Meenatai Stadium, Nasik from 24th to 26th March, 2017, saw numerous Parsis making their mark as representatives of Maharashtra. Over 1300 athletes from 24 states across India participated in the Championship. Mehernosh Bamboat from Navroze Baug won gold medals in 100m and 200m run, while Fareez Vesunia…
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Bangers And Mash With Sticky Onion Gravy Ingredients: 300 gms Sausages; 1 tbsp. Flour; 1 sprig Thyme; 400 ml Chicken Stock; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 50 gms Butter; 6-8 Onions; 1 tbsp. Sugar; 4-5 Potatoes; 40 ml Cream; Salt and Pepper to taste. Method: Melt butter in a deep frying pan and stir through the…
CRICKET India Win Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Dharamsala hosted India’s victory in the final Test Match by 8 wickets, as also the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. Opting to bat first, Australia amassed 300 in 88.3 overs as Steven Smith scored 111. Debutant Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 4-68 in 23 overs. India scored 332 in 118.1 overs as KL Rahul,…