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This is a first of a three part series by The IranShah Initiative The first part is titled “Education With Vision 2020” The IranShah Initiative provides a Precious Avenue to build a Priceless Life through the medium of Education With Vision 2020. If understood with right knowledge and practised with innate wisdom, the precepts and practices of… Continue reading Have an Iranshah Query ? Ask NOSHIR

Parsis first migrated to the UAE long before its unification in 1971. While Dubai is where the majority settled, it’s capital, Abu Dhabi hosted a smaller but equally thriving community now rising to about 30 plus families. Each weekend, our close-knit group would meet for pot-lucks on Thursday’s and bowling on Fridays, the only requirements… Continue reading Unity in Adversity: The Abu Dhabi Bawa Gang

A Report on Interfaith Iftar Celebrations over Zoom Peace and Unity event organized by the American Muslims Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council over the Zoom on Sunday, April 26, 2020. The speakers for this unique interfaith event were: Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Katie Porter, FBI Assistant Director Paul D Delacourt, Sheriff Don Barnes, Pakistani Hollywood actor… Continue reading Ervad Zarrir Bhandara Represents the Zoroastrian Faith at Interfaith Iftar Celebrations over Zoom

We are thrilled to learn that our dear friend Armene Modi has been awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal Albert Schweitzer Medal awarded to Armene Modi for her academic excellence and extensive service in education and literacy. The presentation was made today at the World Literacy Summit 2020. “In the firm belief that issues of poverty… Continue reading Armene Modi Awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal

RIP, Gulshan Ewing My first meeting with Gulshan Ewing was brief when I walked into the office of Femina to see the editor, Dr K D Jhangiani for a cover picture. Gulshan was the ultra glamorous, Assistant Editor of the most popular women’s magazine in India, Femina, that had just announced the first Miss India… Continue reading Gulshan Ewing: Obituary

 Myra Bhathena writes in I have created a website for people to donate devices such as iPads and Samsung Galaxies to hospitalized patients in isolation. These people are not only unable to see their families, but are also often without their phones or tablets so they can’t even stay connected to the people they love.… Continue reading Myra Bhathena: Connect Against COVID

Our dear friend and brilliant human resources professional Adil Malia recently spoke at a TEDx event. Adil fantastically intertwines management learning through Zoroastrian teachings, learnings and stories.

Expert tips to diffuse stress and anxiety related to mental health and financial insecurities during lockdown. Article By Aviva Damania | The Indian Express The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. According to WHO, mental illness could also reach new highs during the… Continue reading How to stay calm during the coronavirus pandemic

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