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Editorial02SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014

Dear Editor,Now we have a fresh topic to

argue about... Organ Donation.I Personally think, it is a very

sensitive topic... very intimate and personal. When it comes to saving our own life or that of a dear one, we bend n break rules. Can we see our child, parents siblings or spouse die? I guess it is circumstances that one is guided by. why are we making this a religious issue? I should be left to an individual. There cannot be a rule. please print this little note of mine, as I wish to share it with our readers and tell them, please do not make an issue of everything. leave it to the individual and his circumstances.Your Sincerely,Af Dastur

Dear Editor,With reference to my last write

up in P.T. on the issue of litigation against a senior citizen Ms. Baghwalla by the BPP since 20 years for a mere inter connecting door from the bedroom to the toilet. In the Board meeting of November 18, 2014. It is learnt that the Trustees of the BPP in their Board meeting by a vote of majority have decided to review all such litigations on a case to case merit basis only. This step will effectively cut down on litigation cost. I hope some Trustees does not become a spoilsport and stop this.

The second safe located in the Board room is also opened by 2 staff members along with a Trustee 2 weeks back and the inventory was in process. I am not aware what is the mahurat date for the other safe to be opened. The police will delay the investigations because this is not a celebrity case. The Charity Commissioner will delay hearing because the Charity Commissioner has a roof over his head and does have any idea of the sufferings of our Community. If only due process was followed and transparency maintained this would not have happened.

What we have been saying since months about the functioning of BPP is now gaining momentum and

how they have been taken for a ride with free food packets and hollow promises. We cannot allow them to waste another year on underperformance. The Trustees either perform or perish. The need of the hour is good governance. This time food packets & shamianas will not work.

Cawas’s resignation has opened another Pandora’s Box which I have been saying all along in P.T. about parroted CEO’s and Executives. Mr. B. T. Dastur was the last CEO who was a thorough professional and did not take crap from any of the Trustees and stood ground on what he thought was in the best interest of the BPP. He had to resign because he refused to play the role of a parrot. The late Mehli - though

because he lacked administrative qualities which are a must - survived because he was ready to parrot what was told, ready to sign what was put forward to him, ready for compromises. Thus the BPP was run by a Trustee and 2 trusted aides, the CEO and the Housing Executive. After Mr. Mehli’s sad demise The Senior Housing Executive continued to toe his line and thus survived had I and another Trustees not intervened. The said senior suspended Housing Executive misused his power and position for personal gains which are on record

Executive was suspended by a vote of majority. Some Trustees made all efforts to retain the Sr. Housing

reached and he was suspended but on a condition that he would sit at home but receive his full salary + perks. The price BPP paid to silence a parrot, thus from July until this day he continues to get his salary delivered at home. This is the Community Funds which the Trustee is blowing up to maintain skeletons from further falling. The Trustees have no inclination to appoint a CEO because they want control and were looking at someone like a acting CEO without powers. Next

option was Cawas who the Trustee thought could be manipulated but that did not happen because he refused to toe the line of Trustees and hence the resignation. The next victim is Aspi Sarkari but rest assured no CEO will be appointed. Can you picture a situation where in the CEO sounds off the Trustees for interfering in his work and with the staff? It hurts their ego badly. There is no team work. It is my way or highway. There is complete, mismanagement and lack of professionalism. Consider this scenario.

empowered except signing documents penned by others,

appoint a CEO,

time,

positions.

staff.

report card. Whom do we go to for help, support, solutions? Too much is being written about and it’s time for Trustees to pull up their socks. The Trust was not formed to promote Cronies. Regards,Arzan J. Ghadially

Dear Editor,In Godrej Baug, one poor

Parsi Mobed Saheb was arbitrarily

around October 2014. Shamelessly, an eviction notice was served against the hapless Mobed Saheb who alone looks after his blind

on him, baseless in nature. On the other hand there

were massive illegal alterations/additions by a certain lady who carried out the work without anyone objecting to her audacity. Were the Trustees sleeping? The building structure has been weakened; so many Parsi lives in the building have been endangered, all because of one arrogant woman, whom the Trustees are favouring why? Can they justify? The same lady and her family members are openly violating clauses 6 & 7 of Bombay Parsi Punchayet leave & licence agreement, and the Trustees turns blind eyes.

I think it’s high time the Hon’ble Donors & Community members come together and remove the corrupt / womanizers Trustees from our Apex Body.

Let us not forget that by their

POINT TO NOTE: It’s the message, not the messenger you might be mad at! Please Note: The opinions expressed in ‘Letters to the Editor’ are those of Readers and contributors and do not necessarily express the opinion of our Publication. We reserve only the right to ‘edit for quality’ and the right to not publish letters intended for this section, that we find less than suitable in tone or expression. If anyone has any doubts and issues about the content of the letters, they are requested to contact the individual authors if his / her details are mentioned.

Dear Readers,I was browsing through Facebook and came across

this fabulous and heart warming idea. Find an empty jar and begin the exercise in January…Start writing notes to yourself and putting them in this jar. Each note should describe or remind you about a good thing that happened or milestone for you. Write and jar it as soon as it happens.

On New Years Eve 2016,open the jar and enjoy the memories of a great year. This could also be done in office or with your friends.

If I have to make a mental memory jar of all that 2014 has been it would be stuffed with happy Parsi Times moments with my team, meeting wonderful Readers in my office and covering stories that inspired me and served as inspiration to everyone else too.

2014 has been the year Parsi Times shifted into the vendor system and continued to grow into a much-loved member of the Community. 2014 has also been a year of growth, change and finding strength for me personally, and no jar in the world could possibly contain the millions of moments I am thankful for in the past 12 months!

Take time this weekend to grab your family and friends and head to The Happy Home and School for the Blind at Worli where their Exhibition ‘Inner Vision’ is taking place. Here the visually impaired residents create well crafted items that really make Christmas gifting and presents for your loved ones a tad bit more special. We always say ‘it is the thought that counts’… and good thoughts for those less privileged than you are always appreciated.

Our condolences to the family of Noshir and Nargish Irani who are in mourning because of the untimely and unfair demise of their parents who were living their golden years out on their Chickoo farm in Vangaon. Our hearts go out to them in this hard and tough time.

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The Cumballa Hill High School has its origin in the Cumballa Hill

English School for infants in 1940 founded by my mother Late Mrs. Dolly H. Forbes”, said Mrs Bapsy Chubb, the ex-Principal and now, Managing Partner of Cumballa Hill High School. Mrs Chubb has been a part of this school since 1959. She became the Headmistress in 1962 and then the Principal in 1980. She adds, “In 1962 it became the Cumballa Hill High School with the course of studies designed to take students upto the State Board S.S.C. Exam”. Originally situated at Kemps Corner it now has 2 premises Secondary and Primary.P.T.: You have been teaching for more than forty years, what kind of a paradigm shift do you see in today’s generation?

Mrs. Chubb: Yesteryear, life was certainly simpler, texts better and children more family-oriented. The world has changed and everything is competitive. We do not get the same group of young adults who studied in 80s and 90s. This is a different breed, a different culture. Technology is great but it should not restrict reading habits (oh! how we loved our novels and books). Computerized knowledge helps, but should not take over completely.Students must be encouraged to engage with the real world.

This is a crucial part of accepting challenges that enrich classroom teaching. Through involvement comes empowerment so we see that our resources provide good quality education at all stages and at the same time, level

P.T.: “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow” says John Dewey. ‘Technology’ is the tomorrow for our children, so how

does the school make use of technology in classrooms?Mrs. Chubb: Internet is used by every student during their ICT lectures. Students also learn to write programmes and give presentations on the computer. We have special rooms for Information Technology with good trained faculty. In all subjects, students are encouraged to develop projects where information is sought. Teachers also use internet to explain certain concepts on laptops and there are visual aids.

We also have a dedicated website for the school, www.cumballahillhighschool.orgP.T.: Do you have Parsi children studying in this school? Does your school conduct any religious classes?Mrs. Chubb: Yes, we do have Parsi children studying in this school. Although, there are no religious classes are conducted in the school but a few Parsi children get training in their religion privately. Also, we are proud of 7 Naver Martabs who readily perform our school or home Jashans. P.T.: How would you gauge a Parsi child’s performance?Mrs. Chubb: With children of all castes andcreeds the

academic and activity results. Perhaps it may be pertinent to say that children speaking

essay skills (for example) a

in sports, dance, music and karate there is no distinction.

Parsi parents can be more focused (depending on their background) to add positive social characteristics for an all-round performance. Being a co-educational school, we are normally delighted by the bonhomie that exists in all spheres of school life, and the

P.T.: What part do the teachers play in imbibing values in the students of this school?Mrs. Chubb: At Cumballa Hill we ‘believe’ in teachers and encourage them to use their own diverse methods of achieving excellence. A school must support the Staff to stay abreast of best practices, courses, keen participation-all this improves teaching. Goals are left to their individual creativity. Encourage rather than police! This really rewards a good teacher to be passionate about her job.

The end result is to produce disciplined value-oriented

scholars supporting academic infrastructure. When an individual wishes to go ahead in life there must be a support system that helps him/her to do so. We personalize and enrich learning process conveys concepts, ideas, thoughts and culture.

Mrs. Bapsy Chubb, concluded the interview with a heartfelt message, she said, “We motivate and encourage our boys and girls to project an image that impresses. Students in workshops and assemblies must stand up tall. Basic values of principles, ethics and integrity should be combined with national integration and

ex-students visit us and climb their ladder of success it is

school years have not been wasted. As we enter 75 years of school, we take pride in the fact that what started as an ‘acorn of love’ to nurture young minds has become an oak tree.”

School principals lead to make students better in their presence, and making sure that the impacts on the students last even in their absence. P.T. Writer Khushnum Mistry Mrs. Bapsy Chubb of Cumballa Hill High School.

Mrs. Chubbs

B.A., B.Ed. with English and History, Diploma in Ed., A.T.C.L. in Speech and Drama (Trinity college, London), L.T.C.L. Music (London).Students in School: 770 + (Boys and Girls).

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Parsi Point06SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014

Iwas sitting in the middle of a meeting in New Delhi when the news about the ghastly

murder of an elderly couple in Dahanu reached the table. The majority seated at the table were Community members and we shuddered and expressed our sorrow at the thought of this defenseless couple being snatched from life in such a

Of course, when it comes to Parsi elders living alone, there are preconceived notions one just cannot argue with. Prima facie evidence points to an elderly couple living in isolation on acres of prime property,

for unscrupulous builders who circle constantly like vultures, casting dark, looming shadows on old age.

Of course, till things are put in place by the police and investigators, we are in no position to assume this was the handy work of the bullies in the builder world. Besides on speaking with another Chikoo plantation owner, I found out that without the Status of the Land changing from Orchard to Residential, nothing can be done on the hundreds of acres of prime plantation property.

Environmental groups have been working furiously to prevent the builders from

changing this Status in areas like Vangoan, where Noshir and Nargish lived and also areas like Dahanu that offers some green respite smack bang in the middle of the heavily industrialized Umargaon and Boisar. It is Chikoos from these areas which make it to the famous Chickoo Festival each year.

So if it wasn’t the circling vultures of the builder Community that cold heartedly stabbed the old man with a walker in the back and cut off the ears of his wife, we are left trying to struggle with robbery as a motivation for death… or maybe something more sinister like revenge?

According to a grieving neighbour I spoke with as soon as the Paidast was over on Friday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Irani had just spent months in USA enjoying the company of their son Adil, a Cardiologist based out of Los Angeles. They returned recently accompanied by their son, who left a few days ago, only to return this week for his parents’ funeral. Their other child, daughter Tanaaz lives with her family in Mumbai itself.

Alarm bells never went off in Nargish Aunty’s mind when her power lines were cut a few days ago. She called the electrician who informed her that it was a

On the gruesome evening of Tuesday the 9th of December, Noshir was in the kitchen when an assailant stabbed him in the head and killed him. His wife was probably coming home from her walk when she was attacked similarly in the garden area and left to bleed to death.

When her mothers’ phone was not reachable at 7:45 in the

evening, their worried daughter requested the house help to check in on her old parents early the next morning, but it was too late.

According to sources, this might have been an act of pure revenge by a 24 year old local boy. The boy, who 12 years back at the age of 12 had been caught sneaking into the couples’ home and robbing small items and food. The couple had him reprimanded by the police at the time and the incident had been forgotten. The boy may have, as we hear from neighbours, been lying in wait to take his revenge. Police might be scouring areas east of Vangaon, near the Dhabla area where the boy allegedly lives with his Uncle who also works at a Chickoo farm owned by another Irani member of the Community.

All this is just speculation and the police are looking

furiously for him or any other leads in the sad case.

Over 30 years ago, Noshir Irani sold his bakery in Kalyan and came with his wife to Vangaon where they built a house on their Chickoo plantation and settled in to a life of greenery and peace. They have been taken away from family, friends and the world in one horrendous coldblooded act. Whatever the motives, we hope and pray that justice is swift and served well. Till then let us all make arrangements for better security for those who live alone and in sparsely populated areas.

Over the next few days, newspapers across the Country will follow the story and relay it to Readers. Each one, I hope shall take from it not only a sense of loss and sympathy for the Iranis but also a thought and genuine concern for the safety of their own loved ones.

THE COMMUNITY MOURNS AND GRIEVES

07SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014

I would want to become a part of the Parsi Governance system. Working for the Community and achieving results is more a reality. I would want to lead the Community and work for its betterment.

want to become a part of the Indian Government. I would want to attack problems on a grassroot level because no amount of infrastructure or buildings can solve the problems we have started and are being faced by every citizen of the Country. I would start with basic awareness of rehabilitation, cleanliness and hygiene. Only then can something good happen to our Country on the whole and then to our Community.

If you were forced to get into the system to change things

Indian Government and working for development of the city or being part of the Parsi Governace system like the BPP and working

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Depends where I want the change. If it is a national issue then joining Indian Government makes sense and if it is Community issue the joining BPP makes sense. For any change, Politics is not the only way but by being in the system

job, provided you do not misuse the power you get.

I’d choose to be a politician in the Indian

Government, since our Community is a part of society, progress of society would mean progress of our Community as well. Moreover as part of the Indian Government I could try to get reservations for our Community (minority quota) as well as other grants like land for housing

The Khareghat Colony Youth Association popularly known as KCYA had organized an open solo

singing competition irrespective of cast or creed on Saturday, 29th November, 2014 at their Community hall. The competition was judged by famous personalities of music industry like Hridaynath Merchant and Ms. Kamal Barot. Zubin Sanjana was awarded the 3rd Prize wherein he won the hearts of many including the judges by singing the foot taping

song “Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha” from the

also won the First Prize in the same competition organized in the year 2011. He has been a regular participant in this event since past many years.

Zubin also performed at the 12th Zochild Function on Sunday, 30th November, 2014 on various Karaoke

him singing Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (Competition song), Sholay (Mehbooba) and Main Hoon Na (Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha). He was later felicitated by the organizers of Zochild as well for his wonderful performance.

Zubin was also the Grand Finale winner of the XYLO Time of your Life Corporate Karaoke event organized by Mahindra and Mahindra in October 2010.

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Yummy for your Tummy!08SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014

Guests frequenting Mumbai’s popular Italian culinary destination Two One Two Bar & Grill will encounter many new dishes this

winter, as the popular restaurant introduces a and

longer nights.“Our menu gets

bigger and better with a wide and varied range of dishes this winter. Not only have we focused on b r i n g i n g in some s e a s o n a l

additions, but we have also included some

the menu, we hope to create a balance between quality and innovation, be it with our bar menu and its new range of world wines or the grill menu

One Two’s tradition of delivering delectable food with the best in class service”, says Chef Mikhail Shahani, executive chef, Two One Two Bar & Grill.

Guests can now expect to see a myriad of

offers some delightful, appetite-satisfying appetizers including a 24 months Parma which is ham, cantaloupe with melon Carpaccio, the Greek Style chicken wings with cucumber and arugula salad, roasted garlic labneh or the Barbequed style chicken wings with blue cheese and garlic ranch, celery salt.

In the mains, the new menu will offer a wide variety of new dishes from mixed grills to pastas. The additions to the Pasta, Ravioli and Lasagna and Risotto section will make the patrons smile with gluttonous sincerity.

The sumptuous Charcoal grilled 10 OZ Rib eye

grilled asparagus, Béarnaise sauce along with the appetite satisfying Turkish style lamb chops, marinated tomato and onion salad, roasted garlic mash, and cucumber labneh will surely warm the cockles of patron’s heart.

Two One Two’s Stuffed Gourmet Burger Bar section has also undergone a makeover as it introduces a range of choices with each burger second to none, be it the delicious 212 classic cheeses Melt Burger served in a tenderloin patty in between two golden cheese melt sandwiches or the 10 Oz, Alana farms tenderloin burger. The Burger

options like Emmenthal, Gruyere, Bacon etc and add-ons such as Boursin cheese and marinated mushrooms, Bacon and cheddar cheese.

Available with a choice of toppings, meat and cheese, Two One Two’s new menu also includes some mouthwateringly delicious additions to its popular Pizzas. Pork lovers can relish the Piggies Feast while those looking out to savor the riches from the blue waters say aye! to the Captain’s delight.

Two One Two is also upgrading its collection of wines with a carefully curated new

after and popular wines from across the world, the cellar will also furnish a collection of new world wines like Mas De DaumasGassac Grand from Languedoc -Roussillon, France or the Orin Swift Vineyards the Prisoner 14950 from Napa Valley, USA.

The new menu remains true to Two One Two’s roots, retaining some of its all-

favourite Cappuccino of wild mushrooms and the juicy T-bone steak served with porcini mushroom sauce amongst others.

Founded in 2011, Two One Two Bar and Grill has been delighting patrons for over 4 years now, providing them with an authentic and consistently-excellent culinary experience. Chef Mikhail Shahani and his team of talented artisans have tried raising the gastronomic bar, and continue to give Mumbai a fresh and every changing dining experience.

The new menu will debut soon. P.T. will keep you posted.

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Community Coverage 09SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014

In today’s world when one thinks of running a business in a big city where anything sells, is supposed to be an

easy proposition for most. However, if the same thing is to be thought of in a small city or town, one needs to be very sure about it. This was the level of surety that Delnaz & Zubin developed amongst themselves as they set up their

later many more. The story doesn’t end there and to know more from this young Parsi couple, I chat with them on the eve of the Iran Shah Salgreh at Udvada.Parsi Times: Good morning Delnaz & Zubin. Today is going to be your day. After having heard a lot about you both and knowing you for the past two years through our meetings at Sanjan & Udvada, I want our readers to know more about you as small city entrepreneurs. Please tell us about yourselves.Delnaz: Hi Khushroo, I am Delnaz. I along with my husband Zubin and under his guidance started this shop near Navsari Aatash Behram by the name of Ms. Amroliwala & Sons, which was our

items shop was set up after a survey of Navsari, Surat and Valsad where there was no shop which exclusively sold all

PT:item that you sold from your shop and where did you get it from?Zubin: I being a Navar and Navsari a very

with the sale of the best and purest form of Sukhad variety from Mysore, Malbar,

we also sold pure quality Singapori &

items was such that one can use them

to us through big dealers & merchants in this line.PT: That indeed was the right start. What else did you stock in your shop during those early days?Delnaz: We kept small Zoroastrian gift items. Our customers then started asking us to increase our variety and due

photo frames and torans. At a later

and Kurtis.PT: What were those initial feelings for both of you to see your small business

was it since your start that you were

Zubin: It took us 3 years to settle down

we both shared the same feeling that we can do it and so we stuck on to it.

2007, I joined the Sir JJ Agiary at Navsari

there meant that Delnaz had to take the reins of things into her hands and let me tell you, she has done a wonderful job this far.PT: That’s great! Keep it up Delnaz. You have done yourself & your husband proud. I am sure after reading this interview with you both, there will be many who will feel proud about you. Tell us more about your experiences at the shop.Delnaz: By the year 2006 we had the shop loaded with

items under one roof. Over the years,

masalas has been the core of our

Mumbai and Ahmedabad shop for a lot of

rate than those cities and they are happy

PT: Apart from your Panthaki responsibility how do you chip in to help Delnaz with the business?Zubin: I have helped her and guided her to take the business further from time

courier service for the delivery of our items in any part of India, with a little

works very well for our seasonal items

successfully couriered to cities like Jamshedpur in the north and Bangalore in the south.PT: I heard you speak about your DJ music business. How did that come

into picture?Zubin: During my college days I became friendly with a guy from Baroda who was a DJ and learned the tricks of the trade from him

and took elementary training too. All of it interested me to start a DJ music business of my own. When I started it in 2000 I was the 1st person to start DJ music in Navsari.

PT: Wow! I am Happy to note all of it. Tell us more on it.Zubin: another without interrupting the dance

beat is the primary concept of DJ music.

range is one of the best equipment in the industry today.PT: When was your 1st outing with this business and which is the biggest DJ nite you have done so far?Zubin: at Navsari where I received a very

bigger outings and my biggest outing so far has been of the 31st night at

Dhani” which has a traditional village atmosphere and a place for a 3000 strong crowd. Apart from this we have DJ music seasons each year between October to February and mid April to mid of May. It’s the marriage as well as festive season which takes this business

to far and wide places around Navsari, Surat & Daman.PT: Delnaz, you take care of the transport wing of your business too. How did that start and how is it going?Delnaz: frequent request we received from

the visitors to our shop for a good transport to Udvada & Mumbai. In 2006 we started it with our own Santro car and today we have 2 cars of our own and we have associates who supply us their cars too. We run this business on an All India basis with tours up

doing well in this line too.PT: You both are multifaceted

entrepreneurs. Zubin, tell us as a member of the family run business and being a Panthaki? Which out of this do you personally prefer to be and why?Zubin: My personal preference is that of a businessman, as there are no

follow many rituals and time disciplines which include night duties at Agiary and maintaining a good sanitation of my house as well. PT: That was a very frank answer. However with the dual responsibility on you, do you have a timeline for yourself as to when you will free yourself from one to do full justice to the other?Zubin: I will try to balance both of these

PT: What would you like to tell our PT

Zubin: should always stand by it. Keep praying

one of our prayers is powerful, so use

life. Ushta Te.

By P.T. Reporter Khushroo P. Mehta

Community Coverage10SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014

The 12th ZOCHILDAY was celebrated on Sunday, 30th November, 2014 for

all Zoroastrian children from Mumbai & other parts of India at the Sri Shanmukhanda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium, Sion, Mumbai.

In addition, one more day of fun & frolic & dance was organized for all Upcountry Zoroastrian children on Saturday 29th November 2014, who came in from Surat, Navsari, Secunderabad and Hyderabad, Indore, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Dahanu, Baroda, Pune etc. These children were put up at the M.F.Cama Athornanan Madressa, Andheri, The Bandra Parsi Convalescent Home, and the Bhabha Sanatorium both at Bandra.

The day started with an inspirational talk by Ervard Pervez Bajan.

The talk was followed by a Parsi-Gujarati hilarious Natak ‘Savakshani Sex Badlai’ written by the Late Dorab Mehta & directed by Vistasp Gotla under Blazzing Fire Productions at

Tejpal Auditorium. The programme on Sunday

began with the hoisting of the Indian Flag as well as the

Kyoshi Vispy Kapadia, followed by the Zochild Pledge and a tribute to the ‘Inspiration of Zochild’ – Late Fareena Kapadia.

The children of B.J.P.C. Institution, Alexandra English High School, The Bai R.F. Pandey Girl’s High School and the Girton High School sang the Zochild Anthem along with all the others in the audience.

This was followed by the welcome address by the Zochild Trustee, Mrs. Perin Bagli.

Beautiful Monajats were sung by the girls of Bai Avabai Petit High School and an interactive session on Religion was conducted by Ervard Ramiyar Karanjia. This action

also included a brilliant magic show by Ms. Zeenia Bhamgara, a brilliant performance of Garba and Fusion dance by the children from Surat, a rib

tickling political satire ‘Achhe Din Ayenge’ by the children of Activity High School, Bollywood dance performances by the children of B.J.P.C. Institution and Girton High School and

performances from children who came from Pune.

A visual trip to Iran by Mr. Noshir Dadrawala held the audience spellbound, as he took them all on a tour through the centuries even before the Birth of Lord Zarathushtra. One can’t forget to mention the motivational talk on ‘Holistic Health’ by Health guru, Mr. Mickey Mehta.

The special icing on the cake was the Rope Malakhambh was presented by the children of Bai Avabai Petit School. The entire auditorium was delighted by the groovy songs played by Rusi Karanjia’s band ‘The Crooked Groove’ and foot tapping music played on the keyboard by Mr. Barzin Contractor.

Also there was ‘Avalanche’ Band by Bharucha Baug &

‘Jewel of the Community ‘award (to those who have excelled in their field )

Dr. Keiki Mehta for Medicine Asian Games Chief de Mission and Olympic Sprinter Mr. Adille SumariwallaFitness Guru Mr. Mickey Mehta

Religious Author Mr. Marazban Giara Stage Artist Mr. Pervez Mehta

ZOCHILD Youth AWARD

Para games Table Tennis Champion Yezdi Bhamgara

Mercedes-Benz Service Advisor Russi Bomi Boyce

Equestrian Yasshan Zubbin Khmbatta Web Designer Sohrab Vakharia

‘Merlin’ Awardee Magician Zeenia Bhumgara

‘ZOCHILD EXCELLENCE AWARD’ (to students from standards III to XII who have excelled in their field of pursuit other than academics)

Aaryan Cyrus Jogina Ervad Ardishirshaw Rohinton Nariman

Barzin Cyrus Contractor Cheragh Mehernosh Kamode

Darius Zubin Jogina Ervad Farzad Aspi Driver

Menita Murad Lala Minnat Murad Lala

Pourushaspa Rusi Bulsara Taronish Kersasp Patva

Urvaksh Danesh Irani Zarastyn Darrayus Mistry

Zareik K. Irani Zeshah S. Davar

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A Practical Meditation Camp organized by the Brahma Kumaris Institution at Gamdevi Centre, Mumbai. About a 100 Parsi delegates had participated in the Meditation Camp. Seen here is Mr. B. K. Aaspi explaining a short and sweet method of Meditation to the audience.

Seen here, Art Historian Dilnavaz Mehta, at her exhibition “Rare Finds- Hindoostan Revisited” held at the Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai.

Salli Gosh-ip... a sprinkling of stuff!12SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014

God brings us together. Religion breaks us apart.” Quite

meaningful. The world is right about the fact that there’s only one God, but they’re mistaken if they believe there’s no real religion.

The precise date of the founding of Zoroastrianism is uncertain, but an approximate date of 1500–1200 BCE has been established through archaeological evidence. Zoroastrianism being the oldest religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster shows evidence that other religions are just a mirroring image of this ancient religion. Zoroaster spread the ideas of the mighty Persian God, Ahura Mazda. From Zoroaster’s preaching and Zoroastrianism came Judaism, Gnosticism, Christianity and Islam.

According to Religious history several events, sculptures, and virtuous prophets and their views have a very strong co relation with those of Zoroaster and Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism was founded in Persia (Present day Iran) which is situated in the Middle-East and so were Judaism (1300 BC), Christianity (1st century C.E), and Islam (622 CE) came from the middle east.

Zoroastrianism is uniquely important in the history of religion because of its formative links to both Western Abrahamic and Eastern Dharmic religious traditions. For example, one of the popular strains within Zoroastrianism considers both good and evil as creations of God. Christians have also adapted the idea of respect and kindness towards all living

things and condemnation of the oppression of human beings, cruelty against animals

Zoroastrianism. Hard work and charity is essential. Laziness and sloth are frowned upon. Zoroastrians are encouraged to part with a little of what would otherwise be their own. Many religions, especially Christianity follow this concept in the form of various charities.

Zoroastrianism is thought

through the Prophet Daniel’s close association with the Achaeamenid kings (Cambyses I, Cyrus the Great, Cambyses II and Darius the Great).

In addition, Zoroastrianism

eastern Dharmic religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. This is expressed through the Vedic texts of Dharma. Like the historical Vedic religion, which is the historical predecessor of Hinduism,

Zoroastrianism a l s o derives from the religious principles of Indo-Iranian times. As such, and although Zoroastrianism is not considered a Dharmic religion, it is not

concepts similar to dharma in the Gathas as well. The very common concept of good and evil was generated by Zoroastrianism and is adapted by every lasting religion.

Zoroastrians recognize evil as “Angra Mainyu”, Christians identify it as “Satan”, and Islam

Another adaptation by other religions from Zoroastrianism is their faith in guardian angels. There are Guardian Angels of a sort in Zoroastrianism. These

are known as the Fravashi. Every human being is born with a Fravashi to help him distinguish right from wrong.

Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion which is the roots of several other

religions. It’s as deep as England. All other religions only

pure qualities.

PERSIAN DESCENDANTS Analogy of the Holy Religions

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The curtain came down on the 150 years celebrations of one of Mumbai’s most prestigious schools, St. Mary’s ICSE on November 30, 2014, to a

To recapitulate in a nutshell... Parsi Times reported its opening function held at the school grounds, last November 2013 and during the year, in a series of events, a plethora of ex-Marians, many of them Parsis, came forward to give back to the school, all that they had learned and imbibed which has helped them to earn their livelihood and make them excellent humans today

, who directed this Magnum Opus says, “It was truly for me. It was a daunting task to put and direct 1300+ students on stage, all together in one performance and to make them act, sing and dance at the same time... but the of emphasis on oral communication, modulation and exposure to the stage right since KG greatly helped us to get together the act in a record span of time. Yes, given a chance would do it AGAIN; although it was not just me but our entire Silly Point team with Danesh Irani, Darayus Subedar, Sharmeela Kazerouni, Sajeel Parakh and Danesh Khambata with able support from Lillian Mendez, the choreographer and Kevin D’Souza, the super Choir Master.

In words of ... the show was astounding and the feedback, mind blowing. He said that he is thankful to his entire staff, who has put in untiring efforts, all the ex-students and students of the school and the Press and some TV channels that aired our various programmes during the year; thanks to this... people are now referring to us as the

On this occasion, (class of 1978) and the Vice President Of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) said, Mary’s has truly nurtured and trained its boys to be Global Citizens, like

and inculcating in them the value of On behalf of all the parents, he wished to thank the Principal and all the teachers, for giving such a great opportunity to the school.

The next 15 years of Excellence in Education for this

Inputs by PT Contributor and Marian Wife & Mom, Jasmine Z. Sahukar

The School Motto is Our Motto : BEYOND ACADEMICS, TOWARDS HUMAN EXCELLENCE and the boys of St Mary’s ICSE School celebrated this to perfection at the closing ceremony of their SESQUISCENTINNIAL year.

Each year the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon has grown to attract a

host of different crowds and different causes. It no longer only symbolizes a competition and a show strength but a gathering of

numerous noble causes. Families set personal goals, corporate boost their camaraderie quotient and international runners show up with sneakers and gusto to make a difference while running the streets of the city.

This year Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., as a responsible and committed Corporate and having a strong belief in giving back to society has decided to take part for the 8th consecutive year in this Mumbai’s most vibrant event The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon – 2015.

Come January 18, 2015, 75 committed Godrej employees will be running Half Marathon (21Kms.) in support of 3 NGOs.

(Merzban Patel, 63 year Parsi gentleman who is Identifying, Coaching and M e n t o r i n g underprivileged kids play Hockey and lead a better life. Yuvraj Walmiki is one of them).

(Taking care of 10,000 War Wounded Personnel of Army, Navy and Air Forces).

(Taking care of cancer affected patients of weaker sections of society by sponsoring their complete treatment).Godrej is running The Standard

Chartered Mumbai Marathon but we can support them while reading Parsi Times!

All these 3 NGOs need our support to sustain and continue doing commendable work in their

Godrej makes the humble appeal to Parsi Times readers to come forward and support these genuine causes.

Cheque favouring “United Way of Mumbai” to be sent to: Nariman Bacha: Deputy General Manager- Administration, Administration Dept. (Plant-11, Ground Floor), Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.,

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to quote any religious scriptures, I personally feel the learned Ervard Saheb has goofed up by confusing dead body with Urvan (Ruvan). In my humble opinion the Urvan is Amarg (amar) and remains ever young. It is the body which is perishable and dies at the old age. The Hindu scripture also tells the same story. When a person dies, the Urvan is freed from the body and the body remains

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Dear Mamaiji,

You always make me read the Gujarati calendar date from the front page of the Parsi Times. Today is Zamyad Roj. What does that mean?

Dear Dikri,

Today is Zamyad Roj. The day dedicated to the Angel, the Divinity, the Yazata who presides over the Earth. The Earth is not just a physical planet but a living organism in every way, including in Spirit. Many cultures refer to her as Mother Earth. Dedicate yourself this day to take care of her. Connect with the Earth by simply expressing love and gratitude to Her for all that She has been providing since aeons. Ground yourself. Take a pledge not to defile, corrupt, pollute, spoil the Earth. Also, thus, strengthen your bonds with your own human mother. Cherish her with unconditional love. Isn’t it interesting that the day preceding this one, Aasman, stands for (Father) Sky? Thus, we see the subtle indication of the Male Female, Yin Yang Principles that pervade the Universe. Salutations and Love to Zamyad Yezad, Dharti Mata. Love You.

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