No Child Should Die in the Dawn of Their Life Each September, when the days turn crisp and summer gives way to fall, Sheroo Kanga of Cranbury, New Jersey, laces up her shoes and joins thousands across the country for the St. Jude Walk/Run, honoring Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Sheroo is a cherished member of… Continue reading Sheroo Kanga: St. Jude Walk/Run
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How the idea of paradise dates back to the ancient gardens of Persia
Some of the most enduring ancient myths in the Persian world were centred around gardens of almost unimaginable beauty and opulence. The biblical Garden of Eden and the Epic of Gilgamesh’s Garden of the Gods are prominent examples. In these myths, paradise was an opulent garden of tranquillity and abundance. Article by Peter Edwell, The… Continue reading How the idea of paradise dates back to the ancient gardens of Persia
Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against Ice
Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against Ice Article by Aaron Glantz | The Guardian The arrest of a US army veteran who protested against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has raised alarms among legal experts and fellow veterans familiar with his service in Afghanistan. Bajun Mavalwalla II – a… Continue reading Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against Ice
From Dance Floors to Ironman Glory: The Journey of Burzin Engineer
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
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
