On 9th June, 2019 (Roj Asman, Mah Dae), the Dae Mah Jashan was performed and celebrated at the ‘Asha Vahishta’ Zoroastrian Centre Dadgah in Pune at 11:30 am. A Humbandagi followed the Jashan which was performed by four priests, after which the gathering partook the chasni, fruits and light refreshments in the open compound. The…
Bright, religious and all of ten years of age, (Er.) Shayan Bulsara, son of Farzad and Dinaz Bulsara, was ordained Martab on 26th May, 2019, at Mumbai’s Banaji Limji Agiary. His Martab ceremony was conducted by Er. Hoshedar Panthaki, Head Priest of the Agiary. Having attended Ratamai and Tehmina Peer’s weekly prayer classes since he…
A banker with a passion and talent for writing, Meher Master’s words and thoughts connect with people on a deep, human level. As a published writer and an ‘enhancement’ enthusiast with a resolve to nurture life experiences, Meher shares her thoughts on Father’s Day! While mothers are front-facing (conducting the day-to-day parenthood activities like ensuring…
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Aapro Cyrus Broacha, the Brand Ambassador of Humour, unleashes his hilarious take on Father’s Day in our monthly column, Cyrus The (Not So) Great! Someone has to do it! The disparity is ridiculous – it’s like Bill Gates and me…. Okay, that’s too much of a disparity. Make it Bill Gates and You! How can…
On 1st June, 2019, the TPZA (Thana Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman) celebrated the Dae Mahino Jashan and Gambhar at Cowasji Patell Agiary Compound, Thane. TPZA President, Zarsis Udhnawala welcomed Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor and all the members. Trustee Rumi Kasad garlanded Dasturji while Bomi Boyce and Percy Karani felicitated him with a shawl and flowers on behalf of the…
Moments of Silence Dear Readers, The Parsi Flag flutters listlessly at half-mast this week, as Zarthostis across India and the world mourn the loss of three of our most treasured stalwarts, in unfortunate, quick succession – Vada Dasturji Dr. Kaikhusroo Dastur Minocher JamaspAsa; Vada Dasturji Kaikhashru Navroji Dasturji Meherjirana; and Dinyar Contractor. This league of…
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12-year-old Pearl Amalsadiwala, from Salsette Parsi Colony (Andheri East), is proving to be quite the Table Tennis prodigy, especially with her recent win at the prestigious fifth edition of the ‘Mumbai Super League’ (MSL) – a franchise based team tournament at a Mumbai Level, on the lines of the IPL. Conducted by the Mumbai and…
The DPCG Annual Floodlit Athletics was held on the 11th and 12th May, 2019; the event was dedicated to the memory of young Late Eyanah Zubin Daruwalla. The event was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Aashish Contractor – Director of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and his wife. The meet…
I’ll start with the good news – our minds and spirits never ever grow old; they are ageless, timeless and endless. Our spiritual qualities include kindness, friendliness, humility, gratitude, goodwill, peace, harmony and love. If you generate these qualities in daily life, you’ll always remain young. Those who believe that life is a mere cycle…