Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) celebrated their 5th Foundation Day on 23rd May, 2018, with young XYZ leaders expressing what this organization means to them through words and drawings. The evening witnessed a Jasan performed by their very own XYZ Bezaan Shroff from Darius Daredevils group at the Bhikha Behram Well. Striving for the betterment of…
. The Igatpuri’s Zarthosti Anjuman Dar-E-Meher celebrated its 131st Salgreh with a ‘Khushali nu Jasan’ performed by the Panthaki Er. Tehmtan Karanjia at 10:00 am. Attended by devotees from all over Mumbai, Nasik, Deolali and Gujarat, the Agiary was packed in every corner with Zarthostis offering their prayers, kathi and sukhar to Atash Padshah Saheb….
Soprano Farah Ghadiali recently won the Joint First prize in ‘All India Western Classical Vocal Competition’ held in New Delhi, on 27th April, 2018. Organised by the Neemrana Foundation of Music and the French Embassy in India, Farah received the ‘Neemrana Voice Competition – The Godrej Talent of India’ Award, based on three selection rounds,…
11-year-old, Er. Yazd Kotwal, son of Dilshad and Behram Kotwal, and grandson of Vada Dasturji Dr. Firoze and Navaz Kotwal (paternal), and Villoo and Jimmy Colabawalla (maternal), was ordained Navar on 19th May 2018, at Vatchgandhy Agiary. The ceremony took place under the able guidance and supervision of Er. Asphandiar Dadachanji, along with Er. Khushroo…
A couple of years ago, a group of Parsis, under the guidance of Prof. Faredoon Kapadia, established ‘Zoroastrians’ – a Whatsapp group comprising just 8 people then, committed to serving the community with the objective of providing new learning and developing an understanding of our religion. The group has since grown to 114 members. Last…
Er. Jehan Bajan, son of Er. Darayus and Havovi and grandson of Panthaky of Mevawalla Agiary, Er. Parvez and Bepsy Bajan (paternal), and Rati and Sam Kerawala (maternal), was initiated into Navari at Vatchagandhi Agiary on 13th May, 2018. The ceremony took place under the able guidance and supervision of Er. Asphandiar Dadachanji and assisted…
11-year-old, Er. Cyrus Xerxes Dastur was ordained Navar on 20th May, 2016, at the Vatchagandhy Agiary on Hughes Road. Coming from a family of priests, Cyrus’ Navar ceremony was performed by Er. Asphandiar Dadachanji and Er. Khushroo Kanga. Speaking to Parsi Times, Cyrus – a student of Std. VI of Greenlawns High School said, “This…
Sleep Smart With Melatonin When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, rarely is it linked to your hormones. Let me share an important connection in this regard. The chemical messenger in the body that controls sleep is the ‘Melatonin’ hormone. How? Melatonin levels rise in darkness (sunset/night). A nerve pathway in your eye…
CRICKET CSK To Play Its 7th IPL Final!: A sensational batting knock from Faf du Plessis (67 off 42) with contributions from Suresh Raina (22 off 13) and Shardul Thakur (15 off 5) helped Chennai Super Kings seal their place, by two wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the finals. Batting first in qualifier one, SRH…
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. On 20th May, 2018, the #I’mPowerMovement, a social initiative that aims to train and strengthen women and children to be able to defend themselves and be mentally and physically prepared for any unwarranted physical attacks, held its first open event in Mumbai at Studio Plus, Seva Sadan Society, Grant Road. This programme comprises two…