The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) organised the ‘Ayathrem Gahambar’ at the ZAC Atash Kadeh, on 14th October, 2018. Attended by seventy-five Zoroastrians, the celebrations began with a Hama Anjuman Jasan sponsored by the Humbandagi group, and performed by Er. Zerkxis Bhandara, Er. Jal Birdy and Er. Minoo Katrak. Following the Humbandagi, Er. Zerkxis explained…
If ever there’s a rerun of Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘102 Not Out’ playing on television, Homi Rustomji Mehta would surely be smiling wistfully from up above. Born on 23rd June 1917, the popular Grand Old Man of Cama Park passed away in the early hours of 15th October, 2018, of old age. A keen sportsperson, his hundredth…
Meherbai and Meherwanji went on a long romantic drive all over Mumbai on a wet Sunday morning. It was drizzling and everything looked freshly washed, nice and clean because of the rains a few days ago. Suddenly, Meherwanji saw a horrible, tubular wonky structure in the middle of a park and asked “What’s that?” “It’s a…
Parsi Punchayat Complex Welfare Association (PPCWA) organized an internal Table Tennis tournament on 7th October, 2018, with over 32 entries across three categories – the ‘Under-13’ category was won by Farhan Bacha and Zahan Pastakia; ‘Men’s Singles’ category winners were Hushad Bacha and Zubin Bacha and the ‘Ladies Singles’ category winners were Penaaz Bhathena and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Mumbai’s leading orthodontist, Dr. Nilofer M Currawalla, has a Masters in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and was recently selected for the Invisalign Elite Program, which trains only the top 3 Orthodontists in metropolitan cities. She practices at the dental clinic located at Breach Candy Hospital and is one of the only 6 Invisalign…
CRICKET Mumbai In Vijay Hazare Final A dominating Mumbai continued their unbeaten streak in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, winning the semi-final by 60 runs, beating Hyderabad according to the VJD method, with rain playing spoilsport. A splendid batting show from Prithvi Shaw (61) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (55*) coupled with great bowling performances from…
Of late a lot of interest has been generated in ‘Core Training’. Sadly, it is wrongly promoted as an exercise that will give you a flat tummy. So what are ‘Core Muscles’ and why are they important to the body? Core, as the name implies, is the central or fundamental part. In the body, the…
Unity, Youth and You Dear Readers, Across all communities, and especially in a minority community like ours, there are three crucial criteria that determine its prosperity, growth and longevity. The first criterion is ‘Unity’ – the very core of every community – the ability of its people to stay as one, with a common…
[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] I address myself to Thee, Ahura Mazda, to whom all worship is due. With outstretched arms and open mind and my whole heart, I greet Thee in spirit….
Genre: Drama Rating: 1.5/5 142 minutes Director: Vipul Shah Arjun Kapoor’s droopy eyelids and drowsy demeanour might not be the only reasons the viewer would have snoozed halfway through the film. No fewer than eight jarring songs have been sadistically inserted as timely alarms, lest the paying viewer enjoy his slumber. Fittingly, the film opens…
The Global Working Group (GWG), at their annual meeting, has decided to extend financial support to senior Mobeds, who subsist in economically challenged circumstances. The Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hong Kong, Canton & Macao have also taken the initiative to channelize financial support from a foreign based corporate. GWG – ZCK HK will extend financial support to…