Ervad Zal Darius Mody was recently ordained as a Navar on December 20, 2018, Roj Khordad, Mah Amardad, in memory of his grand uncle Ervad Sorab Hormusji Mody. Zal was taught his Navar prayers by his grandfather Ervad Keki H. Mody and guided and mentored for his Navar initiation by Ervad Keki Ravji at the… Continue reading Ervad Zal Darius Mody Ordained as Navar
Month: January 2019
Parsi community gets partial relief; metro station to shift away from fire temple
In a partial relief for the Parsi community, the Metro Rail Authority on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it will shift the Kalbadevi Metro III station 20 metres away from the nearest boundary wall of the Wadia Atash Behram (Fire Temple). Manthank Mehta | Times of India The Atash Behram situated at the Princess… Continue reading Parsi community gets partial relief; metro station to shift away from fire temple
Dr. Bomsi Wadia: The only Indian to have participated in London to Sydney Marathon rallies
50 years after the first London to Sydney Marathon took place, Dr. Bomsi Wadia says, “It was one of the most memorable adventures of my life. I loved it so much, that I even took part in the 1977 event. In the first one in 1968, my teammates were Farokh Kaka and K Tarmaster. All… Continue reading Dr. Bomsi Wadia: The only Indian to have participated in London to Sydney Marathon rallies
Cyrus Meher-Homji awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Cyrus Meher-Homji, General Manager, Classics and Jazz, Universal Music Australia is among those awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) today as part of the Australia Day 2019 Honours List. Awarded for his service to the performing arts, particularly through music, Meher-Homji’s honour is approved by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia,… Continue reading Cyrus Meher-Homji awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Dinyar Contractor Awarded 2019 Padma Shri Award
The brilliant theater legend Dinyar Contractor has been awarded the Padma Shri Award by the Goverment of India in 2019. The awards announced on the eve of the Republic Day are a testament to Dinyar’s contribution to theather and to Parsi and Gujarati theater specifically. From wikipedia… Dinyar Contractor is a stage actor, comedian and… Continue reading Dinyar Contractor Awarded 2019 Padma Shri Award
A Tribute to the Feriyas
Feriyas is a colloquialism from Feriwalla, Gujarati for someone who takes a ‘Fero’, a round of some place. During the struggle for Indian Independence, people used to have Prabhat Feri, a small early morning procession that went around singing patriotic songs, raising the Indian flag and reminding people about Independence struggle. From time to time… Continue reading A Tribute to the Feriyas
WZCC kicks off funding initiative for young Parsi entrepreneurs
Parsis offer interest-free loans, flexi pay options to its young entrepreneurs A year ago, Parsi community came together to encourage young entrepreneurs and new start-ups and founded a programme to help deserving candidates with interest-free loans and a flexible payment schedule. Article by Payal Gwalani | Mumbai Mirror The India chapter of the World Zarathushti… Continue reading WZCC kicks off funding initiative for young Parsi entrepreneurs
