Our dear friend and esteemed journalist and author Farida Master writes a fantastic account of this very interesting story. “We were all in shock,” says Highland Park resident Natasha Thanawalla, when they were informed on Friday they would be airlifted home. The very next day they were returning home to Auckland on a Royal New… Continue reading Hercules to the rescue: Natasha Thanawalla makes it home
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Dr. Russi Balsara: An Obituary
The Balsara family is saddened to announce the passing of their father Russi Dinshaw Balsara on Tues April 7, 2020 in Toronto at the age of 86. Devoted father (and father in law) of Khorshed ( Khor and Darrin Tooth) and Navroze (Andrea Balsara). Proud Grandpa of Zara (Ryan Bottriell), Emma, Aidan and Justine Tooth… Continue reading Dr. Russi Balsara: An Obituary
An Open Letter to Bill Gates
A long time dear reader of ours, who wishes to remain anonymous has written this very pertinent open letter to Bill Gates. An open letter to: ‘Bill Gates’ A ‘Prophet’ in our Times. – In both sense of the word! Dear Bill Gates, Your life story, is a perfect example, of what made ‘America Great’… Continue reading An Open Letter to Bill Gates
Toronto Parsis to Livestream Parsi Natak
Madan Ni Mansik Hospital When: 18 Apr 2020 7:00 PM, EDTWhere: Online EVENT DETAILS: Premier Natak Madan Ni Mansik Hospital Brought to you by the Toronto Parsi Drama Group The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold at an alarming speed and as we are all doing our part by staying at home….Do you Need something light-hearted… Continue reading Toronto Parsis to Livestream Parsi Natak
HPY 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Holiday Program For Youth has been the most successful Zoroastrian youth summer program in the world. Started more than three decades ago, it has brought thousands of kids together for the entire month of May after they have finished their Standard X examinations. We are therefore saddened to hear from the organizers that for… Continue reading HPY 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Yoga & Breathing Exercises By Mickey Mehta
Our dear friend and India’s holistic health guru Dr. Mickey Mehta shares some of his tips on yoga, meditation and breathing exercises for everyone who are homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
Humbandigi by Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor on April 13, 2020
A Hama Anjuman Maachi will be performed in the Aiwisruthrem Geh at around 8:00pm (I.S.T.) on Monday, 13th April 2020, ie. Hormazd Roj Adar Mahino at the Iranshah Atash Behram. As many of us will not be able to visit the Iranshah or any fire temple tomorrow, Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor will be performing a… Continue reading Humbandigi by Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor on April 13, 2020
Bombay Parsi Panchayat chairman Yazdi Desai suffers stroke
Parsi Khabar is saddened to hear about BPP Chairman Yazdi Desai’s health, and wishes him a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and Anahita and the entire Desai family Desai is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the facility. Sources said he has had no previous history of a stroke Yazdi… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Panchayat chairman Yazdi Desai suffers stroke
Khushru Poacha: This railwayman feeds thousands daily – without taking a rupee
Amid industrialists, corporate houses, celebs, businessmen and the wealthy donating huge sums of money to help people in times of coronavirus pandemic, a railways employee is showing he also cares – and is proving it. Khushroo Poacha, a Superintendent with the Central Railway (CR)”s Commercial Department in Nagpur, has hit upon a successful strategy to… Continue reading Khushru Poacha: This railwayman feeds thousands daily – without taking a rupee
