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A baby is God’s opinion that the world should
go on! – Carl Sandburg
Happy Children’s Day to you all!
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014
VOL. 4 - ISSUE 30 :: PAGES 20 :: ` 2/-
The new JIYO Parsi logo by Behram Sidhwa
and the Launch of the
Press Campaign >> Page 02
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Pg. 10
The Nut Cracker
Pg. 20
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Parsi Rd., Singapore >>Pg.10
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Editorial
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Putting a new idea in front of the Parsi Community is like
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literally explode out of the top of the glass! Yes! What we
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opinions!
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launch. What was envisioned by the hard working Jiyo Parsi team, as a campaign
that would be celebrated for its creative strengths and its pro-bono nature, has
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glass brimmeth over with enthusiasm and critic!
Parsi Times attended the Press Conference that has been the fodder for
stories and opinions in the Press and the hundreds of email forwards in our inbox.
Way before the cacophony spilled over post the press-con, we had already asked
the opinions of a few members of the Community about the Jiyo Parsi Scheme
in our famous unedited Point of View Column (see the Parsi Times Issue dated
8th November, 2014) and as always it was great to see that there is a mix and
people have their own educated opinions.
The Press Launch was NOT for the larger “Scheme” at things, but for a series of
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on the philanthropic nature of Madison Media and the creatives of the Campaign.
However, I would like to put in my two bits… (I am Parsi after all!) Where is
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out of BPP closet (read: Cash in Cupboard) almost every week? Where is the
opinion and the hot headed conversation when you hear a Trust is denying
someone a house? Where is this anger when 20 Lakhs allegedly goes missing? It’s
interesting to see something driving a Community up the wall so easily when
there are other pressing matters that really do require reactions of passion! Of
course, maybe (and I am being a bit cheeky here…) if the Jiyo Parsi Team had
thought of feeding everyone a wonderful Godiwalla Bhonu, all opposing opinions
would have been folded up and tossed away with the banana leaves at the end
of the meal! Problem solved!
We may be small in number but across India we are doing wonderful things.
This weeks’ Issue celebrates events, the youth, the oldies and everyone we love
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more places! Please do enjoy the issue and we hope to see you at Sanjan Day
on Monday!
Oh and by the way… when I spoke of our thousand plus opinions… by no means
am I complaining! A Opinion is what drives us toward change and betterment, so
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Lara Balsara the Executive Director at
Madison World took the stage to showcase
details on the campaign which aims to spread
as much awareness on the critical decline in
numbers mainly caused due to late and non
marriages, fertility decline, immigration,
marriages outside the community, separation
and divorces. Before she gave the presentation
Sam Balsara & H.E Masood E. Khaleghi she spoke with Parsi Times saying ‘I am very
excited about this advertising campaign. I am
proud to be a part of this effort and I think Jiyo Parsi is doing a good job and will
hopefully be successful in increasing the Parsi population’.
17 advertisements followed evoking laughter, guffawing and even some criticism
from the audiences. Post a question and answer session with the press and a small
heartfelt request from the eminent Dr. Soonawala
who was also present for the function, the crowd
dispersed for a meal.
The campaign has been conceived by Madison
World for Jiyo Parsi where a young and energetic
team worked with the cultural traits of the
Community and focused on our sense of humor
and our ability to laugh at ourselves.
It was a pro-bono effort to drive awareness
toward our dwindling numbers and will appear in
all forms of Parsi Press over the next few months.
Sam Balsara, Chairman and Managing
Director, Madison World says, “Unlike other
marketing campaigns, where the stakes
Watch this space. The Jiyo Parsi ads will be here soon!
n Monday, the 3rd of November, 50 plus
members of the Press and some eminent
Community members collected at the Sir
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to attend the launch of the Press Campaign that is
part of the newly launched Jiyo Parsi Scheme.
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The Chief Guest for the event was His Excellency Masood E. Khaleghi, Consul
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Special guest for the event and one of the two
faces of Brand Jiyo Parsi. Boman Irani, the
other face of the campaign was not present.
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for coming out in such large numbers added
humorously that even under a 100 is a large
number when it comes to the Community!
Katy Gandevia, Dr.Shernaz Cama, Perizaad Zorabian, H.E Masood E. Khaleghi,
Sam Balsara & Dinshaw Mehta on the stage
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Letters to the Editor
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Dear Editor,
Mr. Aspi F. Sarkari, (Sr.
Executive BPP) has written
an article in Parsi Press called
“ BPP’s Point of View”, has
Highlighted a single case of
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Court & Police cases against
the BPP & for which the BPP has
undergone an expense of Rs.15
Lakhs of Charity Funds which
could
have been used for
Charity Work.
I request Mr. Sarkari to
kindly publish full details of
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the BPP against it’s own clan,
& the amount of Charity Money
wasted on such cases for the
Information of the Community.
In the mean while kindly
explain to the Community
the Unwarranted & Wasteful
expenditure of Rs. 3 CRORES
in the Renegade Priests case,
would this NOT be more useful
for Charity Work. Also there
are a Lot More Cases against
Individual Residents just to
Harass them & to boast of
BPP Clout & coerce them into
Submission.
One such case in my line
of Investigation is of a 70 year
old practicing MOBED who is
being harassed for NO FAULT of
his BUT due to fault of the BPP
STAFF. The Trustees instead of
rectifying the fault & accepting
their
MISTAKE
gracefully,
slapped an Eviction Suit on
him, trying hard to pressurise
this OLD MAN into submission
& to tow their line. Even after
living on BPP Property for the
last 47 years, since 1967, he
was slapped with an Eviction
Suit declaring him a tresspasser
in 2002!
In
1973
the
BOMBAY
TENANCY ACT & THE BOMBAY
RENT ACT ware Passed & all
Leave Licencees to be made
Compulsorly
STATUTORY
TENANTS. In 1983 all Licencees
of the BPP
were made
Statutory Tenants except a few
who were left out, maybe due
to over sight. The EGO bloated
BPP instead of accepting their
mistake & doing the necessary
correction, thought it wise to
declare him a tresspasser &
slapped him with an eviction
suit.
After 10 long years
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the case in 2013 & was declared
a Deemed Tenant by the Court
of Small Causes. Yet instead of
accepting the Court Verdict the
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Another Suit In The Appellate
Court, Challenging the Verdict
of the Lower Court. Totally
SHAMEFUL on the part of the
Trustees, they must be made
to RESIGN IMMEDIATELY,Whose
Money are they wasting?
A battery of Non Parsi
lawyers are enjoying on OUR
Charity Money
due to the
foolishness of the Punchayet
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brethren. Why can’t such cases
be settled Amicably thus saving
the community’s KITTY for
Better use.
Sincerely yours,
Keki M. Billimoria
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Dear Editor,
Organ donation is a fantastic
thing – in fact a highest form
of charity. If one wants to
donate any organ after death,
just send SMS to 9833533493,
stating your name and address.
Public Health Department will
send you a form and a Organ
Donor Card.
Organ donation is a fantastic
thing, but on a dangerous
context, we should be conscious
and careful to see this act of
organ donation does not open
up into a huge market and bring
all the ugly things associated
with it & have consulted our
High Priest on this subject who
agrees that it is a noble act
and does not interfere in our
Zoroastrian religion.
An excellent article by
Piroja Jokhi in P.T. dated 1st
Nov. 2014. May common sense
prevail among all Community
members. No one can deny
prayers for their beloved ones.
We just have to put our ego
aside.
Best regards,
Rumi Umrigar.
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Dear Editor,
The Thana Dokhma is nearly
250 years old and not AT ALL
USED in the last 50 years –
except perhaps for one body
rested there in 1994 (as stated
by Talati).
That Dokhma’s adjoining
lands lost its forest cover, over
70-75 years back. No Vultures.
Heavy urbanization, all around.
Thana Parsis bring their corpses
to Mumbai. It is very shortsighted of Talati and his coTrustees to say “The intent of
the donors was a Dokhma.”
Very right – 250 years back!
The Bombay H.C. can be
approached for a change to put
the land to a proper use, and
earn lacs of rupees, against a
miserable Rs. 15,785, earned in
2013.
The project stamp be given
to a Parsi builder, on a 100 year
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can be used for the Parsis of
Thana (FIRST) and Bombay:
For education – in India and
abroad.
For Medicine – by supporting
the Parsi General and Masina
Hospital, the Lady Hirabai
Jehangir Clinic, the Parekh
Dharamshala and the Parsi
Ward of J. J. Hospital.
Supporting Parsis to start
self-employment projects
Mobed – amelioration (allIndia)
Widows’ amelioration, EOC.
Let me conclude, by adding:
“Change is the law of life
and those who look only to the
past or the present are certain
to miss the future. (John F.
Kennedy).
“Change we need”. (Barack
Obama).
B. T. Dastur
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Lara Balsara
involved are much
lower, the action
called for through
this campaign can
be
life-altering”.
While
defending
some of the material
in the presentation
he added, “Good
advertising has to
offend someone to
work. Otherwise it
is just a handbill”.
According to Parzor Project for the Preservation
and Promotion of Parsi Zoroastrian Culture and
Heritage, a UNESCO initiative, only one Parsi
family in nine had a child below the age of 10.
The numbers are far below replacement level
with a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 0.88 and a vast
aging population. Nearly 45 per cent adult males
and 38 per cent adult females were unmarried,
the Jiyo Parsi website stated.
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he get-together for NOT SO YOUNG
& NOT SO OLD was once again
organized by Zoroastrian Trust
Funds of India (ZTFI) on 2nd November,
2014 at Salsette Community Hall, Salsette
Parsi Colony.
The dignitaries present were Mrs.
Arnavaz Mistry (Trustee of BPP) and Mr.
Eruch Hodiwalla (President of Salsette
Parsee Association).
Mrs. Shiraz Guard, Committee Member
of ZTFI extended a warm welcome to one
and all. She thereafter gave a brief on
Community Coverage
the activities undertaken
by ZTFI. To mention a few,
she said that the “Feed
A Family” programme is
doing good work and a big
numbers of donors are
coming forward to extend
their help. Even, the monthly doles and
grain distribution are doing well for the
Community.
Later, Ms. Yasmin Mistry Trustee of
ZTFI addressed the crowd and thanked
all the donors who have been supporting
ZTFI in all its
schemes.
During
her
speech,
Ms.
Yasmin
Mistry asked the audience
whether they expected
anything particular from
ZTFI. Many of them wanted
ZTFI to once again arrange
a trip to Udvada and more
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She immediately agreed to organize a trip
shortly. Then Mr. Dara Khodaiji one of the
Donors who attended the event addressed
the gathering and appreciated the work
done by ZTFI.
2 games of housie were played &
fabulous prizes were distributed with
lucky draws and spot prizes increasing
the entertainment quotient. Music by Mr.
Marzban Mehta kept people tapping their
feet
The function was well attended by
around 160 Community members.
While concluding the function, Ms.
Yasmin Mistry thanked the Managing
Committee, Staff Members and the
Volunteers of ZTFI for their whole-hearted
support for making the event a grand
success. She again thanked all the Donors
without whom the success of ZTFI is not
possible. Lastly, on behalf of ZTFI she
thanked the Trustees of Salsette Parsee
Association for allowing ZTFI to use the
hall for this event.
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an end with “Chhaiye Hame Zarthosthi”
and dinner boxes were distributed to all
the Community members, who attended
the function.
News From Hyderabad
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Indian Vocal Music Competition
The KHAREGHAT COLONY YOUTH ASSOCIATION (KCYA) will be conducting
an ‘Indian Vocal Music Competition’ on Saturday, 29th November, 2014,
from 5.30 pm onwards, at the Khareghat Colony Hall.
he People’s Co-op. Credit
Society Ltd., Hyderabad
established
in
2001
earmarks a certain percentage
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Good Fund’ for donation to
various Charitable organizations
for
education,
treatment
of Leprosy / HIV patients,
education of mentally retarded
children,
rehabilitation
of
street children, etc.
At a function organized by
Bai Ratanbai J. Chenoy Parsi
High School, Secunderabad,
the Chairman of the Society
Mr. Khushroo Toorkey in the
[Elimination Round will be on Saturday, 22nd November, 2014].
The Competition is open to all amateur singers, irrespective of caste or
creed. The main aim of the competition is to encourage new talent, and
give them an opportunity to perform before a distinguish audience.
Those who are interested in taking part in the above Competition, may kindly
collect the entry forms and the rules & regulations of the competition, from
Mrs. Mahrukh Mistry (address & phone nos. given below). The last date to
send in the entries is on or before 15th November, 2014.
An elimination round will be conducted on Saturday, 22nd November, at
5.00 pm onwards, at the Khareghat Hall. The same song must be sung in
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FOR ANY FURTHER ENQUIRIES, KINDLY CONTACT
Mrs. Maharukh Mistry , Bldg No.12, 1st Floor, Old Khareghat Colony,
Tel:. 23681457 / Mob.9869553572. OR
Mrs. Jeroo Rabadi, Tel: 9870743410
We hope you will join in large numbers, and make this programme a grand success.
presence of Mr. Kerfegar B.
Antia - Managing Director &
Mr. K. B. Mehta - Manager,
handed over a cheque for
Rs. 69,365/- to the Principal
towards scholarship fees for
seven deserving students of the
school. He also handed over a
cheque for Rs. 5,000/- towards
Welfare of Teachers of the
school.
During the year 2013-14,
the Society disbursed a total
amount of Rs. 2,04,365/- from
the Common Good Fund.
The membership of the
Society
which
stands
at
2291 includes a number of
Zoroastrians of the twin cities
of
Secunderbad-Hyderabad,
mostly Senior Citizens, who
depend to a large extent on
the monthly interest received
from the Society. The Society
also gives loans at concessional
rate of interest to salaried
employees and against pledge
of Gold.
The function came to an
end with a vote of thanks by
the Administration Co-ordinator
of the school, Mrs. Ketayoun H.
Chenoy.
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The Federation of Zoroastrian Youth Associations is a 23 year-old body and has been conducting Youth Meets each year during Diwali and summer
vacations. This year’s event was an outdoor activity event which was held in Panchgani from the 23rd to the 26th of October, 2014. FOZYA had organized
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for it. Here’s what they said-
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Community Coverage
Brief History: As we all know Vasai belongs to the main land away from the
Island city of Mumbai in the Thane district. Around the turn of the century, a group
of Vasai-Virar Parsis came together and with the foresight and professionalism
shown by Mr. Bomi Sachinwalla, the Manijeh Pirojsha Sachinwalla Dar-E-Meher
came into existence and this uniquely designed and styled building is a masterpiece
of Mr. Sachinwalla’s architectural brain and all credits to him for keeping in mind all
the religious aspects during the construction and placement of this Agiary.
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n the eve of the 15th Salgreh
of the Sachinwalla Dar-EMeher, I reached Valiv Naka
early in the morning and while I was
walking down the road toward the
Agiary, many pleasant thoughts passed
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and sharing it with our P.T. Readers!
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celebration underway. I was lucky to
hear the 9 gongs of the holy bell in the
Kebla signifying that the morning Geh
was being performed and unlike other
normal days, today there was a Dasturji
on duty there. I went around the lovely
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handsome Varasyaji posed for my 1st
picture of the day! I was happy to meet
again the current Founder Trustee of
the Agiary, Mr. Bomi Sachinwalla over
a cup of hot Parsi tea & Sagan nu Ravo
at his residence. Vitalized by the days
events so far, I proceeded to click more
snaps of the pilgrims coming in. Soon
the holy well and the main gate were
all decked up with lovely fragranceful
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charm of this day and place. It was
just about this time that I heard the
sound of the luxury buses honking
and was pleased to welcome two
buses full of Zarthostis from Colaba &
Tardeo by none other than the silent
yet very effective volunteer of the
Bomi Sachinwalla group Ms. Bakhtawar
Hoshi Sahiar. Mr. Bomi Sachinwalla
was full of praise for this lady, who
has left the ICU to be present for this
all function. We salute the dedication
of this lady towards religion and her
focus towards social service. The
pilgrims were soon welcomed with a
cup of hot Parsi tea and a plate full
of delicious Poha for breakfast. The
attendance grew to 150 strong as the
Khushali Jashan began at 10.20 am and
the Salgreh Jashan was performed by
Ervad Fali Madan [Panthaki at Colaba
Agiary] and Ervad Rohinton Sidhwa
of Boyce Agiary. At this point of time
Mr. Sachinwalla humbly requested all
present for the Jashan to please be
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in front of the Aatash which is kept
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The crowds happily agreed and for
those senior citizens, who couldn’t sit
down, chairs were offered and most
of them took a seat on the outside
veranda of the Agiary. This was a new
concept in the seating arrangement
of a Parsi Jashan which worked. As
the Jashan progressed, I was briefed
by Mr. Naryosang J Ichhaporia, who
sadly commented that he had sent out
over 150 sms to Vasai Virar Zarthostis
requesting them to join in the Salgreh
Jashan. Out of which only 3 to 4 of
them actually turned out. He continued
by saying that it’s the same when an
appeal or request is sent out to the local
Parsis to come forward and help clean
the Agiary. Mr. Ichhaporia wondered
how the same people were ready and
came running to ask for help from the
Trust, when they could not even attend
and help in their own Trust organized
religious function. Wake up Vasai
Virar Zarthostis and come to the fore.
After the Jashan the pilgrims
moved towards the compound across
the road where religious lectures were
delivered by Mr. Bomi Sachinwalla,
Dr. Firuza Pandey and Bansi Bhai. All
of them had their focus on Aatash,
its forms within and around us. The
introduction of the speakers & the
Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mr.
Vistasp Engineer.
Dr. Pandey asked the guests about
what drew them year after year to
this Salgreh functon. Some answers
included ‘we have been coming here
for years...we stay nearby... our
wishes are granted here... we come
with friends for company... we come
to enjoy shudh shakahari bhojan.’
During his concluding address to the
crowd, Mr. Bomi Sachinwalla specially
made it a point to thank me for coming
here for the last four years to cover
this function and highly appreciated
the PARSI TIMES in giving equal space
to smaller Agiaries in other towns and
promoting them. The crowds than
took turns to shop a lot at the ZS stall
and enjoy a tasty & simple vegetarian
meal. This was another memorable day
at Valiv where nature meets AHURA
MAZDA in an Agiary.
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Photo Courtesy: KAIZAD CHINOY (Sound and Screen)
he Nowroze Baug Play
Centre (NPC)
celebrated its 69th Birthday on 1st
November 2014 at the Nowroze Baug
playground. Everyone from the age of 4 to 74
participated in the cultural dance and musical
performances. Every member participated
actively with great enthusiasm and the evening
was full of fun and entertainment.
This birthday celebration witnessed a large
gathering and the children participated in large
numbers. The programme started with a Magic
Show by Pappi Kumar followed by a talent contest
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and elocution. A prize distribution ceremony was
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academics and members who have excelled in
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represented India at the Asian Games 2014 held
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a momento and a citation.
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citation and momento in honour of his brilliant
academic achievements. Prof. Rohinton R.
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Podar College of Commerce & Economics; Director
of Wellingkar Institute of Management involved
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work. He is a recipient of 39 Awards in recognising
his services as an Educationist - His last award
was from the International Society of Education
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playing the role of a very lovey dovey wife
Roshan Singh Sodhi. Other dignitaries on the dias
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Mehta who specialised in Thoracic Onco surgery.
The winning Rotating Trophy for highest
percentage in SSC/ICSE was awarded to Ms. Tinaz
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Bulsara in memory of their father Late Bahadur
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by Dinshaw Mehta in memory of his father Late
Rusi Mehta from the Firuzgar Charitable Trust.
Chief Guest Mrs. Hira A. Bhesania
complimented the Play Centre for its dedication
in continuously giving the honorary services
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Community at large for over
69 years. Nowroze Baug Play
Centre would like to thank
Mrs. Nazneen Gowadia for
hosting the evening.
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event
concluded
with a sumptuous dinner by
Tanaz Godiwalla and all had
great fun.
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Community Coverage
he concept of having Sheri
Nu Jaman has been part and
parcel of the Parsi Community
at many places in south Gujarat
particularly Navsari and Surat, but
Ahmedabad which has the third
largest Parsi population in Gujarat
after Surat and Navsari only had three
annual gambhars in the memory of
individual donors hosted by the APP
(Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat) in its
feasting calendar. This was rightly
corrected by a group of like minded
and large hearted individuals who got
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Nu Jaman in Ahmedabad on the 19th
of October 2014 at the Dr. Anklesaria
Hall near Khamasa Agiary. In todays
times, when our Community is so
bigoted with individuals who try to
claim credit for every little thing
they do for the Community it was
very exemplary and worth emulating
of these individuals to remain
anonymous and consider only the
well being of the Community as their
credit and achievement.
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he best in the world
battle it out to
o win their
respective tournaments,
urnaments,
which may begin with
ith a do or
die situation or continuous
winning streaks. It iss not about
just one goal, one wicket or
one win. It is all about
out playing
in the fair spirit off the game
and making one’s nation
ation proud.
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India played
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winning
the
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game by 6 wickets
and eventually sealing the
series. It was a commendable
mmendable
performance from the men
in blue... Rohit Sharma lit
up the Eden Gardens
rdens with
a scintillating knock
ck of 264
(173) which included
ed 33 fours
and 9 sixes during the 4th ODI
No less than 250 humdins cutting
across all age groups had a great
lunch consisting of Ravo, Masala Dal
(with generous helpings of Ghee over
it), Gol Sarka Nu Kachubar and hot
Rotis. The catering was taken care
by Malcolm Bastawala who normally
associates Mek Caterers of Udvada.
A token fee of 5/- was obtained to
arrive at an approximately count the
sum of which was donated to the
Kathi fund of the APP. The APP helped
in hosting of the Jaman.
Though the idea was new to the
people of Ahmedabad, many of the
senior citizens who had their roots
in either Navsari, Surat or the other
south Gujarat towns, it was a sense
of being back to their childhood when
they had experienced such Sheri Nu
Jamans very frequently in their own
mohallas and baugs. Even those
who had never experienced such
frugal but satisfying veg. food in the
company of fellow Community people
at a time of the day when they would
have normally been with their family
at Kolkata on 13th October.
Sharma created history
by hitting the highest
individual ODI score,
surpassing Sehwag’s 219,
his own score of 209
runs and Sachin’s 200.
He became the 1st
cricketer to register
2 double hundreds
in ODI cricket.
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a l s o
b r o k e
the record
set by Shikhar
Dhawan for the
highest individual
score by an Indian
in limited over’s
cricket. Royal Rohit
unbelievably scored
186 runs from fours
and sixes alone,
making it the most
by a player in an ODI
innings. His special
powers helped India
reach a mammoth
total of 404 runs. On
the other hand the
Lankan wickets went
down like a pack of
cards. India struck
with the ball at
crucial junctures.
Dhawal Kulkarni
was the pick
of the bowlers
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scalping
watching TV, it was very well received
and almost all came out of the hall
with a big smile on their face.
As always Mr. Behram Mehta
was kind enough to provide
complementary
“Aawa”
Mineral
Water for the Sheri-nu-Jaman.
There were no hired waiters to
serve. The service was taken care
by the youth of Ahmedabad under
the Leadership of PYLA. This coming
together of Youngsters for Community
cause was appreciated by one and all.
More and more such gatherings
and events only help in bringing our
fragmented and divided Community
to come close to each other and what
else than FOOD to be the unifying
factor.
Hopefully, it will be remembered
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come in the future and the response
from the city’s Community would
surely increase in the subsequent
ones. Another feather added in
the cap of the city’s small but very
vibrant Parsi Zorthosti Community!
wickets. The Lankan’s din’t last
too long as they were all
alll out
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left
for a mere 251, that
winning
India
the game by a
153
mammoth
Rohit’s
runs.
heroics won a lot
of hearts world
over. Will India
sweep the
series 5-0
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Lanka come out
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with a consolation
consolatio
win in the last ODI?
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bee
rested for the 1st test match
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as he is nursing an injury.
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his absence.
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Dhawan
Murali Vijay, K.L. Rahul,
Rahu
Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya
Ajinky
Rohit
Sharma,
Rahane,
Sharma
Suresh Raina, Wriddhiman
Wriddhima
Saha, Naman Ojha, R. Ashwin,
Ashwin
Ravindra
Karn
Sharma,
Ravindr
Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar,
Kuma
Mohammed Shami, Ishant
Ishan
Sharma, Umesh Yadav and
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Varun Aaron
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striker
Elano
Brazilian
Elan
Blumer and Spaniard Koke
scored 2 exceptional goals
for their respective sides as
Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast
United played a game of high
intensity where they drew 2-2
in the ISL on Saturday. The next
day saw Goa playing another
goalless draw against Mumbai
in a close encounter at the
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. FC
Goa got going in a brilliant way,
thrashing Delhi Dynamos 4-1 on
Thursday. As of Friday Kolkata
leads the points table with 12
points, followed by Chennai
also with 12points.
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India put a fabulous show
bagging 13 medals, in the
Rapid Event on the opening
day of the Asian Youth Chess
Championships.
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FACE THE CHALLENGE
Viswanathan Anand is sitting
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the World Chess Championship
against Carlsen. With 1 victory,
1 loss and 1 draw. The match is
currently tied at 2-2. Anand is
looking to win in the 5th game.
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and other top players Parupalli
Kashyap and K. Srikanth entered
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posting wins in their respective
rounds on Thursday.
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The Indian men’s hockey team
played in a fantastic manner to
defeat Australia 3-1 in a historic
test series.
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WIN 3RD TITLE IN 4 YEARS
The Czech Republic claimed
its 3rd Fed Cup in 4 years after
Petra Kvitova fought hard
against Angelique Kerber of
Germany in the opening reverse
singles match on Sunday.
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IN A FRIENDLY SNOOKER GAME
Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani
has quickly shifted gears
ahead of the World Snooker
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a break of 147 in a friendly
snooker game at the Star
Academy.
INDIA’S ANKUR MITTAL WINS GOLD AT
ASIAN SHOTGUN
India’s impressive run at the 4th
Asian Shotgun Championships
continued as Ankur Mittal
clinched yet another gold
medal in the men’s double trap
event.
Great players never give up,
in fact they play the game
with their heart and soul,
thus showing that nothing is
impossible...you just have to
keep practising harder...
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world furthermore a little
push and encouragement can
go a long way in making young
minds achieve success. Being
the philanthropic Community
that we are, it is in our blood
to embolden and nurture
brilliant young minds who excel
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being education. In the same
fervent spirit, the Bharucha
Baug Education Association
organized their very own
‘Education Awards’ for the
academic year 2012-13 on 8th
November 2014.
The very vibrant and
eloquent Mrs. Hutoxi Aibara,
the Master of Ceremonies
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the event by introducing the
exceptionally
enthusiastic
audience of the colony to the
Chief Guest of
the evening,
the
aweinspiring Shri.
Ashok
Bhau
Jadhav
(ExMLA).
Shri.
Ashok
Bhau
Jadhav is no
stranger
to
the people of
Andheri. Along
with doing so
much for the
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aided the colony by helping
in getting the water tanks
cleaned up for free and setting
up the boring well with pumps.
Generous, would be a small
word to call a man of such
stature who has always been
willing to help any and everyone
out. Mr. Jal Pardiwalla and Mr.
Cyrus Khodaiji, President and
Vice President of the association
felicitated Shri. Jadhav with a
shawl and a bouquet, who then
spoke a few encouraging words
and expressed his joy to be a
part of such an event. He also
commended the efforts put in
by the Committee Members
in organizing such a delightful
event.
Before the awards were
given out to the students, 3 very
respected academicians who
have dedicated their lives to the
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students
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felicitated,
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Everyone in Bharucha Baug
knows Mrs. Vaigaonkar. She’s
fondly known as the ‘Hindi &
Marathi’ expert who has been
giving tuitions to the children of
the colony for years. Being the
warm-hearted person that she
is, she has many a times taught
children from underprivileged
families for no charge.
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Mrs. Variava is that kind of a
teacher which other teachers
strive to become. With love for
her students in her heart, she has
won numerous accolades along
the years, one of them being
the prestigious ‘Mayor’s Award’
for her invaluable contribution
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at the Manekji Cooper School
for 15 years. She has also
played an instrumental role in
encouraging
Extra-Curricular
Activities.
It was then time for students
to be awarded the prizes. Prizes
were given out to children right
from Nursery to Graduation.
Along with the usual 1st, 2nd
and 3rd places, consolation
prizes were given out too.
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prizes were given to all the
winners. Students who placed
1st in their class were also given
rotating plaques. The Prizes
were very generously sponsored
by the very dynamic, renowned
and respected Ervad Burjorji
H. Antia in Memory of his late
parents along with Mr. Manek
Engineerand the Shapoorji
Pallonji Trust. Also, yours truly,
who is a very proud resident of
Sir Bharucha Baug, placed 1st in
the Graduate Category.
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sponsored by the Late Mrs.
Mehra Kotwal Foundation was
given to children who have
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Curricular Activities. Although
this year, a special exception
was made and two students
received the award for excelling
in academics.
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felicitated President, Mrs. Jal
Pardiwalla and Vice President
Mr. Cyrus Khodaiji and other
Committee / Colony Members
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to make the program a grand
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the head of WZCC Youth
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implementations from his
long time experience.
n 5th November,2014, Extentia
(Software Development Services) had
hosted a very knowledgeable event
on Mobile Advertising for the Confederation
of Indian Industry (CII)’s Young Indians (YI) at
the Extentia Towers, Pune. As we all know,
technology can be our best friend, and can
also be the biggest party pooper of our lives.
This event focused on the shift of people to
mobile advertising and how this one device
has just turned the world of advertising.
Extentia’s aim was to explain how Mobile
By P.T. Reporter Delaveen Tarapore
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n 9th November, 2014, Rustom
Baug was bustling with activity!
It was time for ‘Winter Relief
Mela’ organised by the Senior Citizens
of Rustom Baug. Every year, The Super
Silver’s Club, as they are lovingly called
organizes a Mela to raise funds for the
upliftment of the various sections of our
Society. This year too, the Silvers put up
a grand show of not just innumerable
stalls selling amazing goodies but also
spectacular stage performances by
different age groups.
The evening rolled out with an
enthralling performance by Super Silver
Club’s member Mrs. Coomie Kasad who
played the Harmonica. She has been
playing the instrument for many years
and dedicated her performance to her
guru Mr. Phiroze Damri whose birth
centenary was on 14th November. Even
after a major surgery it was heartening
to see Mrs. Coomie stand strong and
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were the young girls of Rustom Baug
Advertising has been moving at a real fast
end and
pace with all the drivers of the trend
ce with
they also enlightenend the audience
the future of Mobile Advertising.. The
red
videos and the presentations covered
le
what Mobile Advertising is, how people
e
use the Mobile Advertisements, the
possibilities of advertising agencies
using Mobile Advertising and many
such interesting topics. Relevant
data and numbers were presented
by Umeed Kothavala, CEO of
Extentia. He also highlighted the
concept of the ‘Second Screen’,
and shared examples of successful
Mobile ad campaigns worldwide.
It was an informative and an interactive
session where the youth put forth various
questions that arose in their minds regarding
the soon-to-conquer Mobile Advertising.
Extentia demoed several gadgets for
Young Indians in a ‘Techquarium’ session.
These included Google Glass wearable
grooving to Bollywood tunes in their
sparkling costumes.
Mrs. Zarine Bahmani, fondly known
as the ‘young and vibrant spirit’ of the
Super Silver’s Club anchored the show.
Ervad Pervez Bajan and Mrs. Anahita
Desai were not only the Honourable
Chief Guests but also the heart of the
evening. Along with Mrs. Kumi Daroowala
(President of the Super Silvers Club)
they enjoyed & encouraged every
performance. Mr. Sanjay Prabhu and Mr.
Ramesh Parekh, two talented members
from Mrs. Coomie Kasad’s ‘Mumbai
Harmonics Club’ performed brilliantly.
Young, innocent angels from the
Dharmagyaan Classes of Khareghat
Colony performed a play that propagated
faith in Behram Yazad under the loving
guidance of their teachers Mrs. Nilufer
Kudianawala and Mrs. Katy Anklesaria.
The children of the Dharmagyaan classes
of Rustom Baug too put up a spectacular
performance on the life and history of
King Jamshed under the constant training
and guidance of their mentors Ervad
Kaizad Kotwal, Mrs. Hutoxi Dudhwala
.XPL 'DURRZDOD (President of
the Super Silver’s Club of Rustom
Baug and Vice President of the
Rustom Baug Association and
Senior Citizen Group):
For me work is worship and I strongly
believe that no religion is higher
than the truth. I heartily wish to
thank the whole unit of Rustom Baug without whom
this event wouldn’t have been such a great success.
And by the Grace of God the proverb ‘United We
stand’ holds quite true with us.
computer, Leap Motion controller, 3Doodler
– 3D Printer and Neurosky Mind Wave – mind
sensing device. The youth were then given a
chance to use these devices and share their
opinions and improvements. Kudos to WZCC
for encouraging such events by the Youth for
the Youth.
and Mrs. Shehnaz Dumasia. Mrs. Kumi
Daroowala thanked the teachers, these
talented angels as well as parents who
made an effort to see that their children
learn about our religion.
All this while the stalls were buzzing
with Bawis and Bawajis who were busy
buying various articles. There were
almost twenty stalls which consisted
of torans, house-hold décor, gift items
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mood and taste was gratifyingly catered
to. A giant wheel on sight made sure the
children went home equally thrilled as
their parents.
The entertainment quotient was
constantly on the rise with another
enthusiastic
performance
by
Mr.
Jamshed Kotwal and his lively Bollywood
hits. Chief Guest Ervad Pervez Bajan
gifted each children of Rustom Baug, a
token of appreciation for their hard work
and the lovely performances. Later, a
lucky draw was carried out that left the
audience soaring with excitement.
This event made sure everyone went
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the Entertainment aspect for the
Super Silver’s Club):
I have just turned 60, but I have
been working with the club since
the past few years. Our main motive
behind all our initiatives is to bring all the seniors
together and collectively do some social work and at
the same time rejoice and have a lot of fun.
mind most importantly, that this was
initiated with the right intentions and
for a greater cause. Mrs. Zarine Bahmani
gracefully concluded the event with
a vote of thanks to Parsi Times and
everyone who contributed to this fest in
cash or kind.
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'XGKZDOD (Enthusiastic and
Thriving members of the
Super Silver’s Club):
This mela in its true essence
is an in-house Rustom Baug
event where in we have a
perfect blend of the kiddies and senior citizens, who
put together talent and hard work in an effort to
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We have been holding melas for three years now and
each year has been a great success.
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Missing You !!!
A tribute from a P.T. Reader to her beloved neighbour who passed away recently.
It feels appropriate to pay tribute to a man with wild white and
grey hair and piercing black eyes. He had the creative genius
and magical ways about him. He has been by my side ever since
I was a child and he was with me by my side until November 2,
2014.
As I sit back and think what influence my neighbour and father
figure had on me – it is difficult to say what it was. He never
really insisted on anything in particular. I guess he had a way
of life that he adopted and let the influence be whatever it was!!
One thing I can clearly remember is his work ethic. He was a
hard worker. He was never in the race for “The Best Award!!”
He had his life’s ambitions and was devoted to fulfilling them.
He was a Teacher and he was a Friend, Philosopher, Guide,
a Mentor, a Facilitator…. He was a Scholar and was driven to
maintain his scholarship standards and to be the best teacher he
could be. From what I know he was a darned good Math Teacher!!
A prominent teacher himself with a great sense of humour, I
have fond memories of him. He was all praise for me and vividly
recounted incidents that made me wonder how much high I
HAVE reached today and how I have learned 2+2 from him.
Unfortunately, I didn’t even know until almost near the end of
his life. I can just feel a forlorn air around me today constantly
trying to tell me something. Today as I have been a Teacher it’s
time to thank my dear neighbour and friend DEAREST Ratan
Uncle as I fondly called him. That was Mr. Ratan C. Hansotia.
May his soul rest in peace.
Anahita Hanoz Bengali
65 year old Jamshed, an
introvert, staying alone in
South Mumbai says that after
returning home at 6 pm from
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Dear Jamshed, Chatting on the
phone senselessly and endlessly
and watching serials are also
not my cup of tea either. The
3 pillars of good health are 1)
diet 2) exercise 3) rest and
relaxation. There are 2 modes
of rest and relaxation. One is
the quiet tranquil form and
the other is an enjoyable form.
Reading a good book, palming’
your eyes, having a relaxing
bath , prayers, mantra chanting,
practicing Yogic Asanas and
‘pranayams’,
meditation,
writing
in
solitude,
just
thinking of wonderful memories
spent with your beloved ones,
browsing through photographs
and albums taken on auspicious
occasions, sitting in a quiet
corner in the park admiring the
beauty and bounty of Mother
Nature, hearing the sound of
the birds, the whisper of the
winds, the lashing of ocean
waves sitting near the seaside
and watching the glorious
sunset, listening to the music
of your choice especially classic
tunes of songs of the bygone era
which have remained evergreen
and immortal, cultivating a
hobby of your choice, growing
plants in your balcony and
nurturing them daily are some
of the quiet modes of rest and
relaxation.
Laughing heartily with family
and friends, taking part in sociocultural-religious
activities,
taking part in one out-door
sport like swimming or tennis or
just being a spectator of sports
of your choice. In our country
people are cricket crazy and go
‘nuts’ over this sport and I can
vouch for people who collect
every single data of every single
cricketer throughout the world!
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Jamshed? If so, then you will be
spending more than half a year
watching this game. Planning
outings, visiting exotic locales
of places in India and abroad,
celebrating various festivals
and we Parsis love to celebrate
every festival from Diwali to
Christmas moreso to tinkle our
glasses with the choicest wines
and liquors and then turn into
gourmands at festivities and
all auspicious occasions. Love,
romance and sex (I do not
know if these can be applied
in your case). Well love can
be an all-embracing universal
feeling of all things bright and
beautiful and romantic feelings
can pervade to the 5 elements
of Nature and as for sex, let’s
chop off the letter ‘s’ and turn
it into exercises! These are
some of the more entertaining
modes of rest & relaxation.
In sum, relax and enjoy the
little things in life for one day
you may look back and realise
that they were the big things!
Enjoy the sunset of your life
with Dadar Ahura Mazdas
guidance and blessings.
If you want to ask Mrs. Avari a question, email us at [email protected]
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t is heartening to learn that a few of the most eminent
By P.T. Writer
members of the community have joined hands for a
most worthy cause of bringing peace and harmony
by drafting a charter for co-existence. First of all it is
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and irreconcilable differences that have cropped up in our
community. The main cause of confrontation is that there
are too many self-proclaimed guardians of others’ religion.
We are an enlightened community and we all know what
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matter of disposal of the bodies of our dead who have no
longer any existence or interest in life. As long as it causes
no harm to the neighborhood or environment, the method
of disposal of the bodies is a matter of the family and there
is no need of interference from others. When God Almighty
has given us the freedom to err and even to sin, how human
beings can delight in depriving other human beings of their
precious right to freedom ? We all have to think with the
Vohu Mana -good mind before making our decisions. These
issues can easily be
sorted out by dialogues
After the bitter experience of the and discussions. If
we remain adamant
last three elections of B.P.P. there and refuse to accept
is a distinct perception that we need changes that come in
way, we are not
thorough and radical changes in the our
going to make progress
or prosper. We are a
system of electing our leaders.
mature community and
if we accept the rights
of others to freedom as we have a right to our freedom, all problems can be solved.
In the present circumstances we are not aware, who has legal and moral
authority to take major decisions for the community. We have no constitution to
guide or govern the community. If the Trustees of the B.P.P. are entrusted to govern
the community, are they competent and trustworthy enough to give guidance to the
community? The Trustees will come and go, should the policies and rules be changed’
every time new Trustees are elected? Earlier also there were differences among the
trustees but that did not bring the community to such shame and disgrace. How can
we trust the trustees who do not trust each other? The charter of co-existence is the
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step is to draft a constitution and frame rules to give guidance to the community.
With such divergent views, it is a daunting task to draft the constitution. We have
a wealth of legal luminaries within our community who are proud inheritors of our
faith. What Ambedkar did for our country, we have the Narimans, Sorabji, Kapadia,
Khambata, to name a few who would not hesitate to serve the community with their
time talent and wisdom. It is the one and only way to bring permanent peace and
harmony, and give true value to the theme of co-existance.
After the bitter experience of the last three elections of B.P.P. there is a distinct
perception that we need thorough and radical changes in the system of electing our
leaders. Earlier a panel of eminent members of the community had announced their
decision to frame a model code of conduct for the next elections. Why it is shelved,
or put on hold requires an urgent explanation.
Ours is a small community, voters are few, and mostly knowledgeable, and if
we conduct the election with austerity and without any expectation of lavish
entertainment programs, and freebies, we can well afford to have elections every
three years. We have to curtail the expenditures and make the process more simple,
transparent and effective. Election at all venues can be conducted on the same day,
where each eligible member of the community should be vigilant to caste his vote.
Think Tank
Piroja Jokhi
This is not an Assembly or a State election, the community
is now enlightened and with the bitter experience that we
have will not repeat the mistakes, and vote for candidates
on true merits.
As we are now adopting the path of co-existence to
bring peace and harmony within the community let us
wish us all good luck and blessings of Ahura Mazda to be
successful in our mission. All the members on the panel
are wise, experienced and knowledgable having achieved
the peak in their careers. With great humility they have
approached the members of the community for suggestions.
In a civil society it is natural that people have different
opinions but that does not mean hostility for one another.
We shut the doors of reason, when we refuse to listen to our
opponent’s views. The openness of mind gives strength to
perceive the real truth. Even if we do not agree on certain
points, we can at least listen to their views and respect
their opinion. The community today is like a rudderless boat
with power intoxicated men at the helm not aware of any
goal or direction.
The idea of framing a charter for Co-existance is a very important step to establish
peace and harmony within the community. Except for those who have personal
or vested interest the community is sick and tired of these endless FRQÁLFWV DQG
controversies . Much damage is caused to the community by bringing issues related
to religion in the ambit of B.P.P. Doongarwadi is no doubt our most prized property,
for the special purpose of performing the last rites of the dead. We all are aware that
with the extinction of vultures, the system of Dokhmenashini is not functioning which
has become a great cause of concern and brought a rift in the community. Cremation
is an alternative which is not acceptable by a section of the community on religious
grounds, though, since ages there never had been any objection to cremation and
burials at places where
dokhmas did not exist.
All traditional prayers,
In a civil society it is natural
rituals and ceremonies
were performed for that people have different opinions
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farewell to the dead.
In the city of Mumbai one another. We shut the doors of
dokhmas do exist, but reason, when we refuse to listen
they are not functioning.
to our opponent’s views. The
Recently people have
started suggesting for openness of mind gives strength to
an aramgaha, a resting
perceive the real truth. Even if we
place for dead bodies.
If that is acceptable do not agree on certain points, we
it is another viable can at least listen to their views and
alternative
to
end
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controversies.
The
ultimate decision should
be left to the family members, as they are the custodians of their relatives. We have
ample spaces at Doongarwadi and there are other community estates which will
facilitate for establishing a resting place for our beloved dead who at present have
no decent place to rest in peace. This matter is so much hyped and twisted that it
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a settlement is reached and the community has freedom to dispose the dead bodies
of their dear ones with dignity in our traditional way with prayers and rituals we can
experience peace and harmony establishing the Charter of Co-Existing in the community.
Community Coverage
13
“Our School moulds us for
life’s true worth
Through honesty and very hard work
We are groomed to face the mill of life
And to bear with patience all strife.”
-School Song
he Bai Bhikhaijee Shapoorjee
Bengallee Girls’ High School
(S.S.C) was founded by Sorabjee
Shapoorjee Bengallee in 1858, in the
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P.T.: What are the challenges that
you face while teaching the current
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Mrs. Balsara: The introduction of
no failure policy till Standard. VIII has
resulted in lack of interest towards
studies in the students and also a lack of
competitive spirit amongst the toppers.
Hence, to generate interest towards
studies and to motivate the toppers to
still do better; is a very challenging task.
P.T.: So, to generate more interest, do
teachers use any new technology or
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Mrs. Balsara:Yes, the teachers do use
the Internet to teach certain subjects
to make it more interesting for the
students.
P.T.: Is there a website or an online
presence where our Parsi Times reader
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Mrs. Balsara: The school has a
website, www.bengalleeschool.org.
P.T.: What are the core values of this
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Mrs. Balsara: The school motto is
‘Knowledge is Wealth’. Our school
provides the students with sound
academic education, inculcates cultural
and moral training, sows seeds of social
responsibility and thereby, prepares
them as responsible, honest and welldisciplined citizens of the future.
P.T.: Do you have Parsi children
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Mrs. Balsara:Yes, we have two Parsi
students, one in Senior K. G. and the
other in Std. I. At present, the school
doesn’t conduct any Parsi religious
classes.
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Mrs. Balsara: Strive for excellence
not only in academics, arts, sports, etc.
but also strive to be a good human being!
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Khushnum Y. Mistry
memory of his beloved mother
Bai Bhikhaijee Shapoorjee
Bengallee. The school is under
the able guidance of The Parsee
Girls’ School Association, giving
yeoman service in educating
and developing all round
personalities of thousands of girls. Mrs
Kashmira K. Balsara, the principal says,
“The aim of The Parsee Girls’ School
Association (P.G.S.A.) is ‘Service to
Girls’ Education’.”
Mrs. Balsara has been in a long
term relationship with Bengallee Girls’
High School. She has played the role
of a teacher and Vice Principal in this
school before undertaking the role of a
Principal. Let’s get to know more about
this Parsi school and Principal
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Mrs. Balsara:B.Sc., B.Ed. and I have
also completed the Himalaya Wood
Training for Guide Captains.
P.T.: Your Tenure as a Principal of this
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Mrs. Balsara:I have a long relationship
with my school. I am an ex-student of
this school, and then I joined my school
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 EULQJV WR \RX D FKDW ZLWK RQH RI WKH PDJQLÀFHQW SULQFLSDOV RI 0XPEDL
Mrs. Kashmira K. Balsara of The Bai Bhikhaijee Shapoorjee Bengallee Girls’ High School.
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game, when played invokes pin-drop silence and intense
concentration. What joy it is to see people of all ages,
be it young or old, coming together to zealously play
a game and having fun like one big Parsi family! It is a
given that no function in our community ends without
a good and hearty meal. Keeping that tradition alive,
we were treated to a scrumptious dinner. With the food
tasting so good, I can guarantee that everybody went
home with a full stomach. Special thanks to Mrs Mehroo
Patel and Mr. Rohinton Nazir for providing us with the
photographs of the event.
Kudos! To the Members of the Association for
perfectly executing and coming up with such an amazing
event. It really is a pleasure to see events like this being
held, whereby encouraging children to strive for nothing
less than the best! We hope and wish to see many such
events being organized in the future and continue to be
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sourced from an old granny, this cafe is what I like to call a
cutie-patootie. It is incredibly small, which makes it a cozy little
spot to hang out, and it’s charming interiors make it perfect for
a meal with friends, a work meeting over tea and dessert or even
a quick catch up over coffee. The menu boasts of some breakfast
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dishes and her menu includes some favourites like sallii per eedu breakfast sliders
which are adorable mini burger buns, stuffed with caramalised onion, pesto and
scrambled eggs served with a small side salad and some crisp potato wedges. It’s a
complete meal and despite being unlike any burger you’ve had, it really is delicious.
While I do love my eggs, I have to admit Annie’s favourite buttermilk pancakes
is what really hit the spot. They are simple light airy pancakes served with butter
and honey sprinkled with icing sugar and are perfect. It’s best eaten warm so don’t
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