Zareer Patell of Secunderabad was recently awarded for ‘Outstanding Dedication and Contribution in the Field of Martial Arts, Fitness and Aerobics’ at the Virtuoso Awards, 2019. He was presented the prestigious award by Telangana Home Minister – Mohammad Mahmood Ali; and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad – Anjani Kumar.
A newly discovered rock-carving (petroglyph) in West Iran could have a link to ‘Mithraism’, a prehistorical religion inspired by the Iranian worship of Zoroastrian god, Mithra. While some Iranian archaeologists suggest the carving was created by a Mithra follower as it depicts the portrayal of a human with his right hand raised and an object in…
XYZ Delhi-Agra tour, in partnership with Spenta Tours, from 26th – 30th October, 2019, turned out to be a fantabulous experience flavored with camaraderie and garnished with gastronomical delights for all the 29 participants. Organised by XYZ Founder – Hoshaang Gotla, Delnaz Sinor (XYZ) and Hoshang Jalejar (Spenta Tours), the itinerary included a guided tour…
On 2nd November, 2019, the community’s leading philanthropic institution – Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), held its Feed A Family Diwali Special at Cama Baug. One of the leading charities to support the lives and livelihood of the community’s underprivileged, ZTFI provided its monthly Monetary Aid and distributed Foodgrain packets to over three hundred Zoroastrian…
1st November, 2019, (Sarosh Roj, Mah Khordad), marked the glorious 175th Salgreh of the Cawasjee Byramjee Atash Behram, popularly known as Banaji Atashnehram, located at Thakurdwar. The auspicious day began with a Jashan ceremony at the Atashbehram, held at 9:00 am, which was attended by over two hundred humdins attendees on. A Humbandagi was recited…
Heartiest congratulations to young Er. Persheus Yezdi Turel (grandson of Late Er. Farokh Randeria of Kankaria Agiary) on completing his Martab ceremony in Surat last week, to emerge as a full-fledged Mobed now! Kudos and congratulations also to the proud parents, who have encouraged him throughout this journey. We wish Er. Persheus the very best…
Delnaz Medora became the first Parsi Zoroastrian woman from Ahmedabad (Gujarat) to run the 42kms New York Marathon on 3rd November, 2019. Proving herself to be both – exceptionally inspirational and the pride of the Community, Delnaz is a mother of two and the Co-founder of A’bad-based, ‘Medora Car Rentals and Travel Services’ with husband…
On 1st November, 2019, Masina Hospital, in partnership with Shree Multan Seva Samiti and D-Link (India) Ltd., obtained an Advanced Life Support Cardiac ambulance in service of Mumbaikars. Managed by Jeevan Ambulance, it is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment comprising Portable Ventilator, Defibrillator, Multi Para monitor, Suction machine, Medical gases, Syringe pump, alongside emergency medicines –…
Dear Readers, The festive season is always the best part of the year, especially for our small but fun-loving, close-knit community. A large number of our ‘vhalas’ – relatives and loved ones – return and converge in Aapru Bombay to partake in all the festivities – from lagans and navjotes to some of the very…
At the Annual General Meeting of the Thana Parsi Anjuman held on 21st September, 2019, the following are the elected Trustees of the new Managing Committee: Percy Karani – President; Rumi Kasad – Vice President; Pouruchisti – Secretary; Dilshad Mistry – Jt. Secretary; Dara Wadia – Treasurer; Vishtaspa Sethna – Treasurer; and members – Kersasp…
After the passing of the sacred Varasiyaji of Surat’s Shenshai Atashbehram (20th October, 2019), a new Varasiyaji calf was handed over to the Surat Parsi Punchayet for the Atashbehram. The Ijavani ceremony (Yajashne) will be performed on 9th November, 2019 (Mah Khordad, Roj Ashishvangh) for the four-month-old Varasiyaji calf, named Phirozshaw, who had been kept…