Let Not My Faith In Thee Be Feeble And Faint, Ahura Mazda – Excerpts From ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’

Let Not My Faith In Thee Be Feeble And Faint, Ahura Mazda – Excerpts From ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’

ByPT Reporter

[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] Faith is belief in the unseen and unknown. The fabric of religion lives by faith. Faith is the foundation of prayer, as belief is the foundation of religion….

From The Editor’s Desk

ByAnahita Subedar

Too Much Of Anything… Dear Readers, They say too much of anything is toxic and will destroy you. This statement holds true for most things – the foremost being our dependency on Social Media for information. Social media platforms are neither known for accuracy, nor accountability. It doesn’t take much to realise, that if our…

Parsis Shine At 6th AGKF Championships

Parsis Shine At 6th AGKF Championships

ByPT Reporter

The 6th Asian Gujo Karate Federation (AGKF) Championship and Festival, 2018 held at Jakarta, Indonesia, from 22nd to 25th November, 2018, witnessed numerous Yudansha Kobujitsu Karate Doh Federation (India) students, trained under 6th Dan Black Belt, Shihan Jehangir Shroff and his son, 3rd Dan Black Belt, Rohaan Shroff, make a mark at the competition. Organized…

Jiyo Parsi Kicks Off Brilliant ‘Care’ Campaign

Jiyo Parsi Kicks Off Brilliant ‘Care’ Campaign

ByPT Reporter

‘Jiyo Parsi’ – the Government of India’s undertaking which supports our community’s efforts in arresting the declining Parsi population and aid in its increase – kicked off its latest Campaign titled ‘Jiyo Parsi – CARE Movement’. Having tasted a fair amount of success in its previous two campaigns, the new campaign is based on a…

Ardashir-e-Babakan – The Lion Heart Of Ancient Iran – A Fascinating Tale Of Courage And Conviction –Part 1

Ardashir-e-Babakan – The Lion Heart Of Ancient Iran
– A Fascinating Tale Of Courage And Conviction –
Part 1

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala

The Karname-e Ardashir-e Babakan or the Book of the Deeds of Ardashir, son of Babakan, is a legendary Middle Persian tale written during the Sasanian period (226 – 651 A.D.). This book narrates the epic adventures of the man who not only builds a great Persian empire but resurrects the Zoroastrian religion like the proverbial…

The Metro Controversy Setting The Record Straight

The Metro Controversy Setting The Record Straight

ByPT Reporter

Pursuant to the decision given by Hon. Mumbai High Court in the ‘Metro’ case on 30th November 2018, a spate of misplaced malicious criticism and allegations have been made by some ill informed community members, castigating me for what they perceive to be an anti-community role played by me. The vile and vicious criticism levelled…

Community Call: Restoring Infrastructure & Green Cover Of Our Most Holy and Serene Doongerwadi

Community Call:
Restoring Infrastructure & Green Cover Of Our Most Holy and Serene Doongerwadi

ByPT Reporter

For over 300 years now, our Community’s most sacred Dokhma in Mumbai, Doongerwadi (Estb. 1672), which is spread over 55 acres, atop the Malabar Hills area, has been unparalleled in terms of providing solace, serenity and according respect to the deceased as well as mourners. As one of our oldest and most holy structures maintained…

Letters Of Correspondence By Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor To Various Authorities And Officials

Letters Of Correspondence By Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor To Various Authorities And Officials

ByPT Reporter

Letter To The Railway Minister:       Letter To Prime Minister’s Office:           Letter To Ashwini Bhide, MD, MMRCL: Letter To State Housing And Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri:   Chain E-mails To CM Office:     Letter To Devendra Fadnavis, CM, Maharashtra: A  Record Of CM’s First Meeting With…

Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor Reaches Out To Community Members Who Are Misled By Self-Proclaimed Religious Scholars/Instigators on Social Media

Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor Reaches Out To Community Members Who Are Misled By Self-Proclaimed Religious Scholars/Instigators on Social Media

ByPT Reporter

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]On Thursday, 6th December, Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor had issued a clarification regarding the MMRCL speculations and accusations to the Parsi Media. Though originally meant for release in print form, it was shared on digital media and has received reactions, indicating tremendous confusion based on the lack of truth and hearsay that is…