On 23rd March, 2023, the Thane Zarthostis gathered to celebrate the auspicious Ava Roj-Ava Mahino at the Patell Agiary, with a Jashan followed by a Humbandagi at the holy well of the Agiary. Zarthostis offered floral tributes, coconut, Dar-ni-pori and lighting the divo at the well in the morning. In the evening, the holy well…
Ahura Support, an NGO for the benefit of differently-abled individuals needing special care at all stages of life, held its fourth Annual Sports Day at the Sir Ness Wadia Memorial Pavilion, Rustom Baug, on 5th March, 2023. The event flagged off with a march past followed by various races designed to suit each beneficiary. Activities…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#1e0175″ background_color=”#fffedb”] In keeping with readers writing in questions seeking answers to their various religious and cultural queries, scholar in Zoroastrian religion and culture – Noshir Dadrawala, responds… [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Query From Parsi Times reader, Bakhtawar Appoo: “Is there a cycle of re-birth in our religion and does a soul choose his/her…
The Zoroastrians of Switzerland met for an early Navroz celebration, on 19th March, 2023, in Geneva. The get-together was held at the Iranian restaurant, ‘Hafez’, where the young and old of the community got together to bring in and celebrate the Season of Spring. Amdist all the ‘soo khabars’ and ‘majama cho’, interspersed with smatterings of French and…
Recently, the Ladies Wing of World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC-WE) organized an industrial visit to Mustang Socks and Accessories Factory (Palghar), owned and run by two dynamic women entrepreneurs –Naazeen Katrak and Lubeina Shahpurwala. Over twenty WZCC members visited the factory, alongside Global Chairperson of WZCC’s Ladies Wing and President, India Region – Behroze…
Adversity is a problematic or distressing situation which all of us experience some time or the other in life. We all face hardships and difficulties from time to time, but while some are able to flourish when things get difficult, others seem to struggle getting out of bed in the morning. An adversity can be…
The intersection of Zoroastrianism and holistic health is an intriguing topic that deserves exploration. What brings both together is the common goal – to promote balance and harmony in all aspects of life. As the world’s most ancient monotheistic religion, Zoroastrianism emphasizes the importance of living in balance with nature and practicing good deeds. Holistic…
It’s that time when our entire community rejoices and celebrates Jamshedi Navroz – the Iranian New Year – with full fervour! Point to be noted is that we also celebrate Diwali and Holi, Christmas and Thanksgiving, Makrant Sankranti and Gokulashtami and Pongal every holy festival observed and honoured through the length and breadth of India!…
“If you wish to understand the Universe, think of energy, frequency and vibration.” – Nikola Tesla When we celebrate festive occasions, we put Rangoli and garlands on the door, we light divas, we cook delicious meals, we invite our loved ones and we visit the Fire Temple and offer sandal wood and divas. We bring…
“Giving is not just about making a donation, it is about making a difference…” Established on 19th August, 2009, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), the community’s leading non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting and uplifting the less fortunate community members, has been spreading much smiles, relief and joy in the lives of our…
ALL IN 30 SECONDS ONLY!!! Dr. Cyres Mehta stands consistently at the helm of all path-breaking, global advancements in eye care, setting higher standards, making breakthroughs, doing our Community and Nation very proud, with his numerous incomparable achievements. He has numerous ‘Firsts’ to his credit in having conducted successful eye procedures or related to…