Mumbai, August 26, 2025 – When Burzin Engineer crossed the finish line at the IRONMAN Tallinn triathlon, his words carried both relief and triumph: “Today’s accomplishment is not just mine, but for every Indian. After 18 months of crazy training and struggle, to finally hear those words ‘Burzin, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN’ was a dream… Continue reading From Dance Floors to Ironman Glory: The Journey of Burzin Engineer
Month: August 2025
Havovi Cooper: From Karachi Roots to Emmy Winner
A commemorated path from Karachi to prime-time recognition, Havovi Cooper—daughter of Dosi and Zubin Cooper—is capturing global headlines. The former Karachiite and a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University with a Master’s from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, has become a celebrated figure in international journalism. A Meteoric Rise in Journalism Havovi’s journey began… Continue reading Havovi Cooper: From Karachi Roots to Emmy Winner
Bombay Parsi Punchayet Denies Rumours Of Development At Doongarwadi
In a statement in response to rumours and allegations that construction and earth-moving equipment was seen at the cemetery, the seven trustees of Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), the apex body of the community, which also administers the cemetery, said that the ‘malicious’ rumours on social media were false. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Punchayet Denies Rumours Of Development At Doongarwadi
Rohan Doctor Brings Louisa AI to Life at WZCC-NY Event
Rohan Doctor Brings Louisa AI to Life at WZCC-NY Event On Saturday, July 19th, the WZCC-NY chapter and ZAGNY hosted a discussion with Rohan Doctor (Linkedin Profile) entitled “Using AI to Connect People, Not Replace Them” at Hunter College’s Silberman Campus. Mr. Doctor is the Founder and CEO of Louisa AI, a networking platform for… Continue reading Rohan Doctor Brings Louisa AI to Life at WZCC-NY Event
The day Parsis shut Bombay down over stray dogs
It’s hard to imagine that Bombay (now Mumbai) once came to a screeching halt over stray dogs. Almost 200 years ago, this city shut shop, marched in the streets, and very nearly brought the East India Company to its knees. All because the administration tried to mess with the city’s stray dogs. Article by Rishad… Continue reading The day Parsis shut Bombay down over stray dogs
Parsi New Year 2025: Blithe spirits and Navroze naataks
Remembering dramatist and columnist extraordinaire Dorab Mehta (1917-2005) who entertained theatre audiences and newspaper readers A dated photograph of Dorab (left) and Homai Mehta Article by Meher Marfatia | Mid-Day When I write I also laugh,” he declared. Dorab Mehta secretly scribbled his first skit at 14, in his math book at Proprietary High School.… Continue reading Parsi New Year 2025: Blithe spirits and Navroze naataks
Navroze Mubarak 2025: Happy New Year 1395 Y.Z.
Today marks the start of the Shehenshai New Year, when Parsi Zarathushtis all over the world welcome the “Navu Varas.” Over the past 10 days of Muktad and Gatha, we brought you along on a journey of tradition, nostalgia, and the value of continued customs—traditions that transcend just prayers and become celebrations not only of… Continue reading Navroze Mubarak 2025: Happy New Year 1395 Y.Z.
