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Dear Readers, And so we are here again, at yet another +RUULILF 6DG 7he distinct identity of a consent then why not. man-made impasse. Here we are waging Dear friends, critically dying race existing We would rather waste a war within our Community about Please read page 8 of MID- on its past achieYements time and energy and precious Vulture breeding. Really! In the larger DAY dated 26th September and glory and dismal future money on 9ulture AYiary scheme of things, in the chance that we 2012 and page 12 of Mumbai staring eYery Zoroastrian in knowing fully well that the may survive the next 100 years, is this Mirror dated 26th September his face will be amply clear if project is a waste of time really the speed breaker we want to be 2012. the mind set of the Zoroastrian stuck at? and resources. 7here may 82 year old Homai does not change and adjust be Vultures in future with With a bird’s eye view on the Community across the country Bharucha died when the to time. 7hey know the rot no Zoroastrians to feed on. and a Ànger on the pulse across the world, it is very simple Áoor of a building at 7ardeo has set in due to inÀghting in to see where the problem lies. We might as well put those collapsed. 7he building is the Community which will In most badly managed societies across the world, the resources to better use to giYe owned by a Parsi Charitable ultimately bring it to the point better educational facilities people and the politicians live in two separate worlds. The 7rust. 7he tenants of the of extinction. people need the organized structure to guide them and the building had written many You only haYe to look politicians need the people to manage. Neither can exist in a cocoon of their own. For the people the problems are letters to the 7rustees to around at Parsi NaYjots, small everyday things like rent, food, education which in the repair the building but the weddings and funerals to larger scheme of things deÀne the success and failure of the 7rustees had not repaired the notice the aYerage age of the society. For the politician’s it is about protecting their backs, old building. If any member attendees is Àfty ÀYe and looking approachable and yet being aloof and making changes knows the names of the aboYe. Where will we be thirty that their social strata and their faith-leanings will approve. 7rustees, please let us know. years from today? Producing People never change... they only become more passionate Since the 7rustees knew that more children in this or dispassionate depending on their circumstances. They the building required urgent competitiYe world where time learn to praise others, blame others or even not give a repairs and yet had not carried is at a premium is not practical damn. Politicians on the other hand are evolvers. They out the repairs, can this be no matter what incentiYes are begin as people but end up as different creatures in the called Criminal Negligence doled out. political arena. Some ostriches, some tigers and some even chameleons. As long as there has been society, these general Leading To Death? Can the In eYery religon the priests trends and characteristics of the two groups have moved Police arrest and prosecute the who are male in general haYe forward but only in this circular fashion that deÀnes them. 7rustees for causing the death aired their Yiews, quoting and Our problem really stems from the same structure. We have of an old lady by interpriting texts which were a Community of hopefully 50,000 plus and a political arena Criminal Negligence? Will suitable to the past period of a maximum of a 100 players. However loud our people some lawyer let us know? and not necessarily suitable shout and however hard they try to make their lifetimes the 2f course, the 7rustees to present. Unfortunately 81st Annual Session lifetimes of change, the politicians use bigger and better can say that the 7rust had no they haYe not always guided The Bombay Theosophical microphones. Hence dispassionate attitudes erupt within money to repair the building. the Community through Federation the youth and high handedness and anger erupt within the In that case, according to me, changing times for fear of The 81St Annual Session on politicians. In the circus that ensues every time there is a the 7rustees should haYe losing their dominance. 7he Universal Brotherhood ‘burning Com Issue’ everyone is trying to shout out what they paid from their own pocket to females in eYery Community at Blavatsky Lodge, Mumbai. feel but rarely does their voice travel across the palace walls repair the building. Why do are the worst hit and punished Schedule as follows: in either direction. Sunday 30th September 2012 rich Parsis become 7rustees for their so called sins of Now look at a well managed society, where politicians are 10.15 a.m.: Opening Address by when they are not willing to commission or omission and Chief Guest Shri M. P. Singhal on truly civil servants and people are truly free to celebrate help poor Parsis? the same is in our Community. what earthly lifetimes are about. If you are going to stand in “Development of Compassionate Your comments, please. 7he Panchayat follows suit Nature”. front of the Holy Atash or even a Divo at home, please take Ushta te. fearing the Yote bank and Monday 1st October 2012: 6.15 time to think about where you want to be. Maybe divine p.m.: Annie Besant Lecture by Chief intervention can help do what 50,000 plus of us cannot do Jal Desai. seats. We are supposed to be Guest Shri M. P. Singhal on “Universal when faced with a 100 of them. Brotherhood without Distinction”. 6WRUPLQDWHDFXS a literate and enlightened Please write in and try to keep making the difference. Contact:022-23800422 (4- 7 pm). Dear Editor, Community who stay diYided On another note, our hearts and love go out with utmost Piroja Homi Jokhi’s article on the Yiew point of whether Listing An Approaching Event Is Free! sincerity to the family of Mrs. Homai Bharucha who lost her Submit information by post/delivery life as the Áoor of the Soona Building of the =oroastrian in Parsi times dt. 8-9-12, Storm childre of females married to to 102, Vikas Building, 11 Bank Street, in a teacup is an enlightening males of another Community Fort, Mumbai-1, E-mail: contribute@ Building Fund, Mumbai collapsed. The Parsi Times is not even parsi-times.com or Fax: 66330406. a year old but like most movements, we are picking up the eye opener to the Zoroastrian should be brought into our Include details of event, dates, timings, address, telephone number and entry fee. strength, the knowledge and the courage to make sure that Community if it does not take fold. If the children are willing Deadline for information is Wednesday no one has to go through this ever again. a conscious decision fast. and they haYe the parents 12 p.m. of every week. Parsi Times is a weekly publication available on every POINT TO NOTE: It’s the message, not the messenger you might be mad at! Saturday, all over India. Listings are free 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 but inclusion cannot be guaranteed due Freyan Tuality’ and the right to not publish letters intended for this section, that we Ànd less than suitable to limited space. For guarantee contact in tone or expression. If anyone has any doubts and issues about the content of the letters, they our advertising department on Monday to [email protected] are requested to contact the individual authors if his/ her details are mentioned. Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 66330405. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Letters to the Editor / Parsi Point 03 NEGLECT OF OUR PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES On Tuesday this week 82 year and support to our existing is seemingly based on old Mrs. Homai Bharucha lost numbers. hypotheses/uncertainties/ her life in an untimely accident To increase our members contradictions/experimental as the Áoor of her room col- our last and only hope is to use of our grounds by lapsed under her bed where allow our own children into outsiders, etc., — all this she was resting. Mrs. Bharu- our own fold. Let them adopt detailed to us with a rider cha lived in Soona Building, their maidan surnames if other indirectly stating ‘no one of the 23 buildings at the Zoroastrian Building )und in surnames are objectionable guarantee on success of this Chikalwadi, Mumbai. to us to maintain our unique experimental project’. Perhaps In a statement to the local Press, Rusi Master, a committee member of the identity. an exercise in futility Tenants Association of the Zoroastrian Building )und said that despite collecting No prophet is going to Wouldn’t it be wise to have Rs.800/- as rent from the residents, the Trustees have ignored the pleas and requests and letters come along in the near future a hassle free, clean efÀcient sent to them by the residents. to increase our numbers. and quick disposal system Speaking with other residents conÀrms that despite much correspondence requesting help, Religion is a matter of the housed in our own God given the state of the 90 plus year old buildings have not changed. They have also laid a fair share of heart and God prefers deeds piece of land nearer to our blame on MHADA. MHADA had repaired the Áoors and replaced wood work with iron frames to prayers, so let us change bunglis? If not so then a site earlier but the quality of the frames itself was suspect. As usual no one wants to take the blame. with time and perform at near the Dokhmas. MHADA Repair Board’s Chief OfÀcer Mohan Thombre says Soona Building wasn’t even on the list of dilapidated buildings. He says that the residents had been asked by MHADA to repair the least one good deed and that The amount of 25 crores property and had even offered a transit camp but the offer was refused. is to let our own born through with a load of another 4-5 Zoroastrian females into our lakhs every month could well THIS PT READERS IS A WARNING TO US fold. Let us not sit in judgment be spent on urgently needed AS TO WHAT CAN HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE... and dole out punishment to projects like housing the It is very often that we hear that Trusts are approached to repair and renovate extremely unsafe our own and leave that matter elderly poor (Parsi old couple structures and they approach the tenants to share the cost or completely ignore the pleas. to God, on judgment day. staying on street outside Petit There are certain buildings in all our Trusts which need repairs and renovations. Despite this, B. A. Chothia Sanatorium, disgracing BPP), most of the pleas and letters that come to them for the same are being ignored either because housing for young hearts, they do not care or because they have plans for redeveloping the property and therefore are 7LPH)RU&KDQJH stipends for the elderly poor, deliberately waiting to force the tenants to vacate and hand over possession. Dear Editor, proper compensation to our A few years ago the last board of BPP Trustees were involved in litigation with the BMC A One likes to be updated priestly class, etc. Ward. The Trustees had asked the tenants of Sir JJ College Building to contribute to the repairs as to how disposal of our The BPP should circulate of the fast deteriorating structure. The tenants, who were regular rent payers had refused. The Trustees in their wisdom wrote to BMC informing them that the tenants were not willing to bear dead is being carried out the two BNHS brochures the share. NOW, as according to our Will the naughty dip-stick test The BMC promptly replied saying it was the Landlord’s duty and function to maintain living media both the normal become part of death-with- quarters for its tenants and keep the building in good repair. Thereafter the BMC issued notices functioning systems are on dignity ritual assuming the to the Trust asking them to repair the structure which the BPP ignored. The BMC A Ward there- the blink. Reference is made aviary experiment takes off? after Àled a criminal case on against the BPP Trustees for not repairing the structure. Despite the to the already lame-duck- Cheers, case being reasonably strong the BPP trustees were let off on some technical grounds. solar-panel project which has P. D. Paul conked out recently due to WHAT PT IS CONCERNED WITH IS THE ISSUE some rotted trees falling on it 3DUVL6XUWHHV OF EXTREME NEGLECT OF OUR PROPERTIES as well as the vulture part of Dear Editor, EITHER DELIBERATE OR OTHERWISE the disposal system which has Sub Proposed Vulture - Trustees who have either been elected or appointed are only diminished if not completely Aviary in Parsi Doongerwadi, concerned with occupying their seats of power. Concern for the due to our advancement Kemps Corner, Mumbai- lives and properties of the Community is sadly missing. In some and research in medicine 400026. cases like Bharucha Baug, the buildings are not being repaired by the BPP and allowed to deteriorate probably with the inten- and ingesting them with Collaborators are the tion of redeveloping them with an eye on the money the Trust Dichlofenac. Bombay Parsi Panchayet and can make through such redevelopment. Rather paradoxical that in the Bombay Natural History Most of our buildings are old heritage structures they need not the Àrst place we ourselves got Society. Kindly Note Jungle be pulled down merely because it is more proÀtable for the rid of our feathered friends, tract land for Doongerwadi Trust. And yet this direction seems to make no sense for a Community whose numbers are even though unwittingly, and was gifted by the Àrst English dwindling. Heritage structures can be repaired and maintained in pristine glory rather than al- now cruelly trying to resurrect Governor of East India lowed to collapse on unfortunate members of the Community. them through captive means, Company to the very Àrst Who is going to stop Trusts from collecting rent and yet treating Tenants like livestock yet damn their (Vultures) natural batch of Parsi emigrants from again? How can we protect the lives and properties of our innocent Community members? Áights or freedom. Well So purana Surat and villages When can we not have innocent families burdened down by the very people who are elected / appointed to protect them and look after their interests?? much for Vulture culture. on banks of River Tapi who Please send in your views and suggestions for a better tomorrow to [email protected] The Aviary project Contd. on Pg. 5 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 04 Community Coverage

he Parsi members along which delights one and all with their counterparts for their variety in music, Tin the Lions Club of be that Folk, Classical, Babulnath show us the way Western or Bollywood into the true and great heart of music. But the special a Lion. feature of this band is that The Lions Club of all the musicians/players Babulnath has entered its are visually impaired and 30th Year, celebrating its handicapped. Pearl Anniversary this Udaan has found Ànancial by this musical program will year. President Ln. Veera support from a young, help Lions Club of Babulnath Mundroina arranged a energetic and kind hearted for raising substantial amount Fund Raising Drive, a young man Mr. Mar]y Parakh, to be used for the different Musical Program, but with a who has been committed projects and help to maintain Difference. to the cause of this blind the ones stated above. Udaan is a music band orchestra. The funds raised Contd. on Pg. 16

The proceeds of an art show in Kolkata which featured a few famous Parsi artists go to a school for the deaf which was also founded by a Parsi couple. also introduced new talent. The exhibition illustrates the incredible range of modern and contemporary Indian art. The exhibition was inaugurated by HE Mrs.Padminini Narayanan; Shri ews has just come District 3040 were taken dignitaries lit the lamp. Shuvaprasanna in from the Rotary to visit the Rotary Garden, The District Governor & Mrs. T.C. Irani. club at Ratlam. the G. D. Anklesaria Rotary Rtn. Lokendra Papalal, the N he Kolkata based Gallery On 2nd September, Dialysis Centre, the Rotary special Guest at the event There were many artists at the Katayun held an art 2012 the Rotary Club Physiotherapy Centre and paid high tributes to Late exhibition. It also included exhibition. An Ode to Ratlam celebrated the the Rotary Food Centre, Rotarian G. D. Anklesaria T works by Katayun Saklat and the Brush on Wednesday, Golden Jubilee of the all continuous projects who had visuali]ed the need Mickey Patel. 19th September, 2012 at The G. D. Anklesaria Rotary of Rotary Club Ratlam. for Rotary Club Ratlam to Palladian Lounge. It presented Hall established in 1962. To commemorate the have a Hall of its own in the a wide range of signiÀcant There was a Piano Recital by Ms The Chief Guest for the jubilee of the Rotary Hall late 1950s and his wife Late artwork by some of the Rajlakshmi Ghosh & Recitation Celebration was the Past on this day ² PDG Rtn. Rotary’ann F.G. Anklesaria, country’s best regarded artists. by Ms. Saira Shah Halim. Rotary International T.S.Anklesaria gifted a New who took the responsibility It captured the unique cultural All proceeds of the sale of the President Rtn. Kalyan Dialysis machine at the G.D. to fulÀl his dream. interplay that exists between Art works went to the Oral Banerjee. The Club is the Anklesaria Rotary Dialysis The Chief Guest – art in an exhibition space and School for Deaf. second oldest in Rotary Centre. The G.D. Anklesaria Rtn. Kalyan Banerjee, spans the widest spectrum of International District 3040 Rotary Hall Trust and the Past Rotary International genres, inÁuences, techniques Photo courtesy: established since 1945. Rotarians of Rotary Club President motivated the and innovations. The exhibition Dipanjan Ghosh District Governor Ratlam renovated the Club to achieve new Lokendra Papalal was the pediatric ICU at the Bal milestones in service. ORAL SCHOOL FOR DEAF Special Guest of the event. Chikitsalay. On this occasion the Begun in 1964 by Dhun and Dorab Adenwalla, the parents of The Chief guest, the special The welcome speech was Club Bulletin’s special a deaf child, the Oral School for Deaf Children is a recogni]ed guest and several Past given by the club President edition of “Sevanjali” was institution and a registered charity. It is managed by the District Governors from Rtn. Jayraj Purohit. The published. Society for Oral Education of the Deaf. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Community Coverage 05

the sweet company of our the Gujju Thali with Karaoke Community. music. The evening ended unday August 26th It all started by just few It was so much fun to after midnight and all the saw a huge line up of Bawaji friends going to see see everyone from young participants leaving had one SParsi Bawajis of Greater this movie together. and all the young at heart comment to the 3 organizers: Toronto at the ticket counter Then 3 Organizers – excited to see the movie. Let’s have more of this of the Albion Cinema. So Shirin Chaturvedi and After the movie ended the kind of evening. many Bawajis usually get Meher Panthaky and general comment was “Aiy together for Cricket Games Arnavaz Dhabhar’s mind to apre jane Metro ke Novelty but no friends there was no went into overdrive and ma movie jova gaya hoie tevu Cricket Game there. This was decided to contact some lagyu.” the line up to watch the Parsi more friends and thanks The fun continued Comedy “Shirin Farhad Ki To to extensive contacts list even after the movie at Nikal Padi” starring almost of Meher and some more the “Govardhan Thali” all Bawaji cast - Our own contacts of Shirin the list restaurant outside the Boman Irani (100% Bawaji), started to grow. Of course, Albion Cinema where Farah Khan (50% Bawaji) as with the excellent inÁuence Meher arranged a the main Characters “Shirin of Arnavaz Dhabher and discounted meal for the & Farhad” with supporting her husband Jamshed with with over 410 Bawajis and group. Of course we cast of Daisy Irani, Shammi, the Albion Cinema,the trios the rest all their non-Bawaji Bawajis always love the food Kurush Deboo (all 100% swept the entire theatre of 600 friends who always enjoy so over 100+ Bawajis and their Bawajis) etc. etc. capacity into a Bawaji evening non-Bawaji friends enjoyed

Contd. from Pg. 3 builders of Dakhmas had cruelties to be inÁicted upon Which surviving family as misleading as ever. Then on banks of River Tapi who emigrated from Marathwada these beautiful innocent giant members would like to see we remembered! It’s election had journeyed to the seven and eastern inland Gujarat to scavenger-birds. Sooner or their dear departed ripped time again 3 years from now! islands of Old-Bombay. We later settle down in the then later organizations like PETA, open by vultures or roasted Once again they are trying Parsi-Surtis are the true heirs Island of Bombay (example along with religious Hindu, like a murga in a barbeque to use and manipulate our of Doongerwadi-Estate, not Kamathipura, Mumbai-8). Jain, Buddhist bodies will over several days? Vada Dastoorjis and our later - day Mumbaikars. Parsis paid the wages of join in the battle which will Dokhmanashi is an Community members in an Those Àrst Parsi settlers Kamati Labour in silver coins be fought out in a Court of anachromic system being unacceptable manner. in 17th Century Bombay (pie, pice, anna, rupee) minted Law, and our entire beloved doggedly advocated by 2) Suddenly our 24/7 BPP/ hired the skills and labour of by East India Co.; payments country India will watch this obscurantist priests and WAPIZ Trustee are appearing scheduled tribes of Kamatis/ were also made in kind via Tamasha via various media. supported by self styled after 4 years of being elected Patharfohdus to excavate grain (rice); weights used were It will be a sad day for two scholars such as KM and his offering their precious huge slabs of beautiful ratal/pounds, seers, maunds. renowned bodies, BPP and ilk. golden time for meeting the shining blackstone rocks from We Parsis would be most BNHS if the Court Verdict The most efÀcient Community. That too they mother-earth, transportation happy if the lovely Vulture- goes against them. and digniÀed method to announce this on a WAPIZ by bullock-carts, intricate bird were to return of its For your information, adopt would be to make page! carvings performed, own free-will into all the Good Sir, 90% of Parsis are no electric crematorium in the 3) Dinshaw Mehta has started carved and shaped stones Doongerwadis of India, we longer in favour of disposal Doongerwadi. Thus no land promoting his son Viraf for were inserted/placed into Parsis entirely leave it to the by vulture method, the will be wasted for graves, no the Trusteeship of BPP and designated slots, jointed birds’ own volitions. But Community has bade good- wood used for funeral Àre. though I am not an astrologer, together and lo and behold, please no using force, no use bye to this lovely bird for Spend the crores meant for I can foresee Jimmy Mistry’s you now see an open-air Parsi of any violent methods of good. A hilarious oxymoron the proposed vulture project Parsee Resource Group Dakhma. Three such 350-yrs reproduction of scavenger- presently doing the rounds of towards welfare schemes of resurfacing in its old or a new ancient blackstone Dakhmas birds, no imprisoning the birds the Community: “Only thing our living people. avatar! in Mumbai, rightful owners inside nylon-nets, no forcing certain about Aviary is its Surviving members can I hope this news makes are Parsi-Surtis, not Bombay the scavenger-birds to feed on uncertainity.” pray for their departed as per you all think. Parsi Panchayat (BPP). poison-laden deadbodies, just This Letter is pledged their wishes. Our Dastoorjis are all High-time BPP hands-over to please egos of a High Priest, backed by one hundred Col. Khusro G. Jalnawala, really doing a Áip Áop which the three Mumbai Dakhmas and few orthodox souls. traditionalist residents of VSM (Retd.) is regrettable. One minute they to Parsi-Surtis. Dakhmas date Vultures are happy to Surat. say one thing and the other back to circa AD 1655-1660. soar and glide at aftitudes F. C. Gotlabhai, /HW7KH*DPHV%HJLQ minute they say something Question that nags us of 10,000 feet above MSL. Surat Dear Editor else. If you want, Ma’am Parsis is why has the BPP What sins have these lovely Let the games begin! I Editor, once you print this, not informed BMC and birds committed that they 7KH*UHDW$YLDU\'LOHPPD would like the Community to I can send you a lot of other Maharashtra Heritage- are forced to take birth in Dear Editor, read my letter and think about information about this. Many Committee and requested captivity, denied their rightful Your 1st Sept. 2012 article what fools we are being. cases are there. They have both Government bodies to prerogative to Áy under open on the above project put our 1) About 3 years before the Áip Áopped on their views place the 3 Dakhmas in “LIST skies, kept caged inside nylon disposal of the dead in an last elections in 2008 WAPIZ regarding Khojeste Mistree, of Heritage Structures”?? nets, force-fed on food offered intelligent way. There is no started its infamous page in aviary and doongerwadi You, Respected Sir, please to them which they will refuse religious connection to any the Free Press Journal. After issues many times. Please do the needful and instruct to even smell leave alone system of burial. Disposable of the elections the page was talk some sense into them, The Maharashtra Heritage touch??? our dead should be quick and dormant for so long that they are not facing their Committee to place these We Parsis / Iranis, done with dignity. Disposal we were breathing a sigh of responsibilities. three Dakhmas in National Zoroastrian Community shall through vultures or by solar relief. Unfortunately it has Yezdi Patel Heritage-List. Stone-cutters never tolerate such abominable reÁectors is abominable. surfaced again as vicious and

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 Ànd 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 06 Lifestyle 5(&,3( cabinet. From TV anchor to educator to author she is armed with culinary skills to put your tummy into a hypnotic state. We are proud to present to you her recipes which have the unique distinction of being not Purveen Dubash is a only simple to follow chef with many knives in Dear Mamaiji, but yummy to taste! her pretty home kitchen You have told me how we Parsis make chalk designs outside our homes every day. But recently, when my friend’s aunt passed away, my friend had not put chalk outside her home? Ice Cream Had she forgotten to do so? Ingredients: Dear Dikri, 1 tin condensed milk When somebody passes away, the family goes into mourning and so they refrain from making ½ litre whole milk chalk designs outside the threshold of the home. Some families do it for Àve to ten days after 2 teaspoons vanilla custard the funeral or till the mourning period is over. powder Variations: Rum and Raisin: (Soak 50 grams raisins in ½ cup rum for two hours) instant facial lift rather than Mango: (Puree 3 mangoes) with long hair Coffee: (Add ½ cup strong which drags coffee) down features. Directions: More she Stir the custard powder custard powder and bring to grows older, in half a cup of milk. a boil. Let it Cool. more she Leave aside. Combine the Place in the freezer in the gets graceful. condensed milk and milk. till almost set. Remove from Though, Blend well. middle aged or older women the freezer. Add the desired Place over a medium Áame. can carry themselves better variations. Beat till smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring than any of their younger Freeze till set. constantly. Add the blended counterparts, a below average hairstyle for older woman might easily highlight her Áaws. Thus comes, the need to Some older women may style their hair with more care have difÀculties moving their and cleverness. arms to Àx and wash their Short hair is generally hair like they used to. Time easier to manage and spent bathing, washing and maintain. 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Áooring and stain glass door ventilators. The Agiary is really well maintained and spotlessly clean. It is also the Agiary where Iranshah Saheb was kept for a duration of as mysteriouslyti l thIthe Images a handfulhdflfPiliii of Parsis living in AiAgiary of fthd the day which hih was a year. It has a “Takti” or of Dasturji Meherji Rana that small town. The Agiary is situated at Chikhli. This Dar- marble plaque stating the had appeared years ago on managed by a young Dastur e-Meher is maintained under signiÀcance of the Agiary and the marble wall opposite the and his family. In the outer the patronage of the family how and when The Holiest of “Kebla”. In recent years, the sitting area of the Agiary, of late Mr. Jamshed Gazdar. Holiest Fires was placed in its image of “Varasiyaji” or the we got to see magniÀcent The Agiary is adjoined by a premises. The Agiary at Mota sacred bull, as well as of Community hall which is Parsiwad was closed in the Dasturji Kukadaru Saheb rented out for conducting afternoon when we reached have appeared mysteriously, functions like marriages and there. So after a late lunch of month ago, that on different walls. After we navjotes. The old couple, Chaat we drove off to Daman. is on the day that perform our prayers, we go that manage the Agiary The Agiary at Daman Awe celebrated our out in search of food. Tired took down our number and is situated in a by-lane just Parsi New Year, my family and hungry, we go to Sohrab address so that they could behind the Daman Fort including my husband Baug, which is situated inform us about the Annual and Jetty. It also has a big Kayomarz, son Kaiyan and in- behind the Atashbehram. Gambhar that is hosted in compound where Ghambars laws Rustom and Perviz and The kind lady that runs the the premises in the month of are conducted. It is also I decided to leave on a trip to place agreed to provide us May every year. After a tiring frequented by Parsis from visit all the Fire Temples in with a meal, even though we long day we drive back home Devka as well as those coming Gujarat between Sanjan and had not given prior notice. We paintings on glass of the to Nargol for some delicious from as far as Navsari and Navsari as we were to stay at were served delicious Fish erstwhile Persian kings which dinner made by one the locals Surat. After a quick visit to the Nargol. Curry, Rice and Bhaji per Edu my father-in-law being an who home delivers meals Daman Fort we head back to So on New Year’s Day with Rotli for an unbelievable artist pointed out is a rarity at the price of Rs. 150/- per Nargol. morning after praying at the affordable price of Rs. 130/- today and are not available bhonu. The next morning we go to M.J. Wadia Agiary (Lalbaug), per person. Now that our very easily. The next day we were all the Dasturji Kukadaru Dar-e- we drove off towards the sea- stomachs were full we went From Gandevi, we geared up for another day in Meher at Sanjan. The Dasturji coast village of Nargol, where to the Kolah Ice-cream & Cold travelled 10 kms further, the small towns of Gujarat managing the Agiary is a wise we were to stay at the Sea & drinks shop to add a sweet and arrived at Billimora. The to look for a new Agiary to old man who informs us that Sand Apartments which is note to our meal. It is noted Agiary at Billimora is beautiful visit. So we drive towards the good old town of Sanjan a beautiful complex full of that no self-respecting “Bawa” and extremely well kept as Pardi. The Agiary here is where the Parsis had Àrst greenery built by Mr. Burjor will ever leave Navsari the number of Parsis in this located in a structure which landed in India now did not Lord years ago. Only a noble without eating Kolah’s Ice- town are quite considerable. we mistook for someone’s even have 10 Parsis residing Parsi builder could have made creams and Rose Jelly as well We were attended to by the home. However the outer permanently. With great this complex, leaving behing as having their Ice-cream “Chasniwallah” of the Agiary part of the Agiary is actually sadness in our hearts, we pass huge amount of open spaces Soda. We later went shopping who lived in a small home the home of the local Dastur by the Sanjan Memorial. For and gardens. As it was the for some world famous opposite to the Agiary. He and his family. The inner half many Parsis visiting Gujarat day of Navroze, we decided Tarapori Patio and Gharab and his darling little daughter has the Padshah Saheb. The who Ànd the hotel tariffs in to start our trip by seeking nu Achchar which is available waited patiently until we “Boi” ceremony is performed Udvada quite steep or rooms the blessings of the Iranshah at the Rustomji Edulji Kolah, Ànished our prayers. The only three times over here always unavailable, can take Atashbehram, Udvada and Adi Kolah as well as E. H. outer as well inner areas of the and we were also told that a halt at the Sanatorium in to pray for a bright and Kolah outlets. They also sell Agiary have marble Áooring only few Parsis were residing Sanjan managed by the WZO. prosperous 1382 y.z. So after vegetable pickles like lagan which are kept spotlessly here. We were also told that It has a beautiful structure lunch in Nargol we head to nu achar as well as Chicken/ clean by the man in question. not many people offered the” with a vast garden area. The Udvada which is just an hour’s Mutton gravy / tandoori Outside, we could see Macchhi” and if we wanted to rooms are also very neat and drive away. After our prayers masalas, Biryani masalas. many aunties sitting in their make that offering it would be clean and the tariff for the we return to Nargol for dinner After our happy expedition verandahs in the neighbouring appreciated. rooms as well as the price for as well as for a good-night’s in Navsari, our little entourage “mohallas” which were From Pardi, we went to a the food is quite affordable. rest. moves towards a small village overlooking the Agiary. Being big town called Valsad. Here From Sanjan we then The next morning after our called Gandevi which is 10 a holiday they seemed to be there are two Agiaries having continue on our way to the tea and breakfast, we move kms away from Navsari on enjoying an evening of gossip a Parsi population of over tiny village of Saronda. The on to Navsari. The serene the road towards Udvada. with Phudina Chai. a 1000 people. The Agiary Dasturji here greets us with a Atashbehram at Navsari, is Gandevi has a very neat and As the sky grew dark, at the Nana Parsiwad is a smile and with the upsetting a place of many revelations tidy Agiary patronized by we made our way to our last beautiful one, having marble Contd. on Pg. 16 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 08 Community Coverage

Mrs. Homai Mistry shares her cherished great friendship with Mr. Dev Anand on the occasion of his birth anniversary on 26th September.

riendship is a very noble Now the real surprise….. three of us would word which speaks In 1954 I was employed as travel Second Class Fvolumes. It asks not who a Receptionist/ Relations in local trains from you are, what is your caste or OfÀcer at Mehboob Studio Churchgate. He called religion, what is your motive. and reporting directly to the his co-stars, assistants It is the respect and adoration legendary Mr. Mehboob Khan. and workers and told could break his conÀdence. for one another. The friendship One day to my great surprise them that he, I and Firoze Of course, as we all know, he that survived for more than and a lump in my throat I saw were “chana-sing” buddies touched greater heights and 65 years speaks volumes. It is the same young man with and that I was his Àrst Parsi achieved much, much more an experience I would like to the captivating smile and “girlfriend” for whom he has than his own expectations. share with all of you impeccable manners entering great respect and love. Dev, you are no longer with In the late 1940’s, during Mehboob Studio. He glanced When I went home and us and nor is my husband, but World War II, I was working at me, wished me and walked told my husband Firoze that on this day of your birthday for the Military Censors OfÀce away. Then he came back and I met Dev Anand he was so which incidentally also as a young girl. One day a kept staring at me for a minute. happy to hear that he was happens to be my husband young man walked into our Then with great affection he still the same down-to-earth Firoze’s birthday, I shall ofÀce to meet our Senior called out “Homai”. He came person and remembered us always cherish the bond of OfÀcer. After some time the and hugged me and asked after so many years. our friendship, and pray to OfÀcer came out of his cabin about me, my husband Firoze After that we met at the Almighty to give you Eternal with the young man and (he knew him as my Àancp studio very often. He would Peace. introduced him to the staff back in the old days) and my come, Áash a smile, wish If you and Firoze have met and especially to me as he was daughter Maharukh. He sat everyone and get down to again up there, I am sure you to work under me as a junior next to me and we chatted serious work. He was always are still the good old ‘Chana- trainee. The young man with about old times and how the keen to be an actor and nothing sing’ buddies. the captivating smile and impeccable manners was none ‡ After Dev Anand’s hit Kala Pani, the actor was asked not to wear a black other than Mr. Dev Anand. suit in public because women would swoon and jump from buildings This friendship lasted seeing him dressed in black. until he left us to become ‡ Dev proposed to Suraiya on the sets of the Àlm -eet with a diamond a very successful Àlm star. ring worth Rs 3,000, but Suraiya’s maternal grandmother was strongly After the war ended we went opposed to the inter-religious romance. our separate ways – I got As a result Suraiya remained unmarried all her life. married, and he became a very ‡ *uru Dutt’s Àrst Àlm Baazi established the on-screen pair of Dev Anand well known face in the Àlm and Kalpana Karthik. industry - and we lost contact The two tell in love while making Taxi Driver, Dev Kalpana got married. with each other. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Classifieds 09 CLASSIFIEDS

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You will Ànd her at every party, in every conversation and in-the-know about everything! PT Reporter Swati Kalra loves a chat and is passionate about pretty much everything! She is easy to pick in a crowded room. -ust look for her smile and Mumbai Chapter of the Year, Outstanding bubbly enthusiasm! informed Members Professional of the Year on the proposed and Outstanding Young orld Zarathushti partnership for 2 years Professional of the Year Chamber of with the National during this event. He WCommerce (WZCC) Entrepreneurship further informed that there organized 9th Annual General Network (NEN) with is a possibility of setting up a Meeting of Mumbai Chapter programs to inspire, Chapter of WZCC in Singapore and India Chamber at the engage and develop with the involvement of West End Hotel, Mumbai on entrepreneurial skills our Community Members 21st September, 2012 in the evening. The event started with the normal formalities when the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Xerxes Dastur, presented the Financial Accounts and the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Adil Dadachanji narrated the series of interesting events organized during the year under review. He mentioned that WZCC has successfully organized events almost every month covering various interesting subjects Entrepreneurship. Singapore”. He further added relevant to Business, Trade, for the younger generation. Mr. Adi Siganporia, Vice that prominent speakers there. He urged all those and Commerce & Industry. Mr. Cyrus Bagwadia, Chairman, Mumbai Chapter, from Singapore and India present to attend this glorious Ms. Veera Mundroina, President-India Chamber, brieÁy illustrated the Members will also bbe invited to this Event and establish a second a Committee Member, then expressed his views on the ensuing EEvent. Well-know successful milestone after the elucidated the lead taken by on the macro-level role of Global Event to be TTour Operator in encouraging success of similar WZCC towards “Women WZCC. Mr. Viraf Deboo, held in Singapore. MMumbai – Spenta such Event held in Hotel Taj Entrepreneurs” – WE. WZCC Pune Chapter Chairman, He further stated TTravels and Tours President, Mumbai during has given a platform to Women narrated Events held in Pune that apart from the wwill take care of January 2012. to come forward, without any and also informed members Global AGM, this tthe Boat Cruise The meeting saw the inhibitions, to plunge into the about the future plans that Event will have aafter the main presence of the new Chairman World of Entrepreneurship are envisaged. Mr. Zeree Panel discussion EEvent. He also and enhancement of Jehangirji, Director-India having a Theme – “ExploringE l i statedt td thatth Awards will Photo courtesy: Zal Cassinath Professionalism. Chamber, also expressed his Business to South East also be announced for the Mr. P. P. Kharas, Chairman, views on the importance of Asian Countries – through Outstanding Entrepreneur Contd. on Pg. 16 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Salli Gosh-ip... a sprinkling of stuff! 11

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If they were Mobile: When the equity market and 21,000 in November 2010, so dead sure then why falls why do investors like most investors had missed are they still analysts +91 9822844555 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Perpetuating ‘Parsi’ness 13 DEOLALI AGIARY SALGREH SCHEDULE 3RD OCTOBER, 2012 GAHAMBAR ON 3RD OCTOBER, 2012 PROGRAMME 6:30 a.m. Havan Geh Machi by the Anjuman. 5:30 p.m. Jashan Ceremony in the Agiary Hall. 6:30 p.m. Religious Lecture by Ervad Meherzban Hathiram, Topic for the Lecture is “ What gifts does our ATASH PADSHAH give to His devotees“. 8:00 p.m. Dinner. Around 1947, approximately 500 Parsis called Hubli home. Most worked for Bharat The Dinner Coupons for the Gambhar would be Rs: 50 /- each and Cotton Mill and some in the Railways.yy Now about 5 families remain. Doshibayi N. BelgaumwalaBelgaumwala donated land and cconstructedonstructed the Hubli Co-operativeCo-operative Hospital in the the last date to purchase the coupon is 1st October, 2012. heartheeart of the city.city. The Holy Dadgah, was built by Doshibayi’s wife.wife. Persons who have not collected the coupons can collect it on the Gambhar evening before Dinner at the Premises. The Wadia family started a veterinary hospital here.

P.T. Reporter Khushroo P. Mehta opens up the Hubli Diaries to introduce our brethren from India! Read the stories of Community memebers and their acheivements a world away from Mumbai.

After visiting the Agiary at Hubli, I decided to go around and visit the Parsi families who have been at Hubli for many years now. The Hubli Diary is Mr. Aspi & Mrs. Veera Variyava: This is one based on Ervad Hosang Dalal’s shared tales of the prominent Parsi families of the earlier Parsi families of Hubli who have currently residing in Hubli. settled here since their birth. Mr. Aspi Variyava was with the Central Bank at the Hubli branch. He travelled all around Karnataka to serve the various branches during his long tenure. Mr. Variyava had a liking for Hubli and so he Mr. Hirji Belgaumwalla: The Belgaumwalla family is an ancestral Parsi has settled down here with his wife for his family at Hubli. This family has always contributed to the welfare of retirement years. Mrs. Veera Variyava had the Zoroastrian Community and they were instrumental in building the completed her PHD and served as a lecturer. Belgaumwalla Dar- E –Meher at Hubli. In early times this family owned a She is a religious minded woman and on every Cotton Gin and Bailing press at Hubli. They prospered as cotton is the prime Friday dedicatedly recites the Muskeli Asan crop of this region. Mr. Hirji Belgaumwalla is the current President of the prayers. Hubli Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman. He has taken up this responsibility for The Variyavas stay at their bungalow with a the last one decade. Currently the Belgaumwalla family runs a circulating lovely garden, built in heritage Parsi style at library by the name of Zahir Circulating Library. Deshpande Nagar in Hubli. Mr. Aspi’s sister Ms. Nergish Variyava also stays at Hubli. She was with the Union Bank and is currently enjoying retirement.

Mrs. Pervin Pavri: Mrs. Pavri gave me a warm welcome during my visit to Hubli. Her house was a Áat in one of the cosmopolitan apartments Mr. Bomanji Engineer: The Engineer Family is one of the pioneer Industrialist Parsi families however the décor of a Parsi house came into view, as soon as I climbed of Hubli. Mr. Bomanji was Àrst generation up the stairs with the traditional Parsi Chalk [Rangoli] at the door step memebre to live here. Along with his sons and her interiors were all decorated in Parsi style. She was pleased to Nadershaw, Phirozshaw and Bahadur, he note that I had come all the way from Mumbai to cover the current Hubli owned an Industrial Boiler Manufacturing and Parsis. repair unit under the name of M/s. Engineer She moved to Hubli with her family from Bombay in 1971. At that time & Sons. Over the years Bomanji and his sons Mr. Pavri was working at the Swadeshi Mills, run by the TATA’s. Mr. Pavri Nadershaw and Phirozshaw have proceeded was a staff member in Bombay. However he liked this place and decided to their heavenly abode. to settle down here. Mrs. Pavri is happy that her husband had made the Currently Mr. Bahadur Engineer and his sons right decision and today they are very happy at Hubli. She remarked have settled at Kolhapur and they run the proudly that her only son Mehernosh was born and brought up in Hubli. same family business of boilers over there. He is currently into Shares and Investments. Mrs. Pavri offered me a glass Prior to shifting to Kolhapur, they used to run of traditional Parsi Rose Sharbat and my experience of having visited a an Ice factory in Hubli. Presently Mr. Bahadur true Parsi home was complete. is staying with his two sons Mr. Bomi Engineer and Mr. Rayomand Engineer along with his grandchildren at Kolhapur. If you have fond memories of Hubli, share it with us. Mail us at [email protected] or post it to 102, Vikas Building, 11 Bank Street, Fort, Mumbai-400001. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 14 Yummy for your tummy

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After incredible experiences. blog http://the-tinytaster. things but a chef that Ànishing his catering course His work involves a fair blogspot.in / A freelancer possesses both is a gift to when he was just 19 years old bit of travel as well as he’s in her profession she’s able diners. These knife wielding he was absorbed by the Taj been sent to various cities to spend most of her time magicians are remarkable as group of hotels going through like Rome, Bangkok, sampling the city’s food they turn your dinner/ lunch trainee positions and slowly Singapore and Sydney for offereings and reviews them from a meal to an experience. climbing the ranks. From various culinary trainings as well as shares a few of One such magician that many commis, junior sous chef, sous or food promotions. her favourite recipes. More folks have heaped praise chef, senior sous chef and then Starting work at the Taj produce and ingredients often known as The Tiny and appreciation on for his executive sous chef (which is President Hotel in Mumbai, etc but it only sharpens his Taster, she’s decided to take innovative menus and lip the 2nd in command in the moving on Mauritius for 2 creativity and his ability to the world by storm - one smacking meals is none other kitchen) to now currently the years, then to Sydney to set manage his kitchen well. plate at a time. than the Executive Chef for Executive chef for their resort up their kitchen at their Taj Sheroy describes working in the Maldives. property. After dedicating in the Maldives as a serene Sheroy’s love for food The Taj Mahal Hotels across the country and internationally 2 years in Sydney he had life. The resort is on an island stems from an early age. Some have stellar reputations. It’s very rare for someone to complain the privilege of opening up where everyone lives and of his fondest memories are of about their Taj experience. For me the real Taj experience is the very Àrst Taj Vivanta works, surrounded by white dining. Especially in the city of Mumbai, some of the top him pottering in the kitchen property in Bangalore and sandy beaches and crystal notch places on the culinary helping his father cooking has now found himself for clear blue waters; the most map are housed in various Taj their favourite egg breakfast the last 2 years on the sunny picturesque and relaxing properties. From the ever popular for everyone. He admits stunning beach front resort in work space if there ever was Golden dragon, Tratorria, eggs are still a favourite. His the Maldives. He admits his one! Away from the hustle Wasabi (which at one time food curiosity set in at an journey being hard as he says bustle and stress of working was reputed to be THE early age as he remembers it’s tough to get recognised in a city kitchen, island life most expensive restaurant in experimenting in the kitchen in this profession. But if you is very easy to adapt to. the city) Ming yang, to Thai and trying new Áavours, and really think out of the box, Having said that it can also Pavilion. There isn’t a single sampling everything that create innovate and constantly get challenging at times when patron that doesn’t speak came his way. In his teen delight the guests with your you have to please a guest that highly of any of these eateries years he remembers spending food, it will set you apart from has been marooned on the and I’ve just named the really popular ones. time with his older brother all other chefs. island for a while and wants They are able to maintain this high standard and enjoy the Kayoze who was already a Chef Sheroy claims that something different. There are reputation they have garnered over generations because of chef with the Taj. Listening all his travels have greatly no city surroundings except the highly trained and excellent staff that run their kitchens. to his brother talk about advanced his kitchen skills. for the mainland Male which These precious gems that largely contribute to their work and life in the kitchen Going to different countries, is the capital city and about individual restaurants success are hard to Ànd. However, the fuelled a deep sense of need learning about their food a 15 minute speed boat ride Taj group has done a great job in not only Ànding them but to be a part of this fascinating habits, their culture is very away for the resort island. It’s grooming, polishing and really making them shine. One such culinary world. Listening exciting but at the same time not often that he goes to the gem that I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with recently is blissfully to his brother extremely challenging. There city unless he is needed so none other than the Executive Chef for Taj Exotica Resort and describe his days at work, are a list of hurdles one has to encountering civilization so Spa in the Maldives- Mr. Sheroy Kermani. how the kitchen functions and cross like language barriers, to speak would be say once the new food experiences he’d logistics, procurement of or twice a month! One would SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 15 Chef Sheroy shares a Special Recipe with PT Readers breakfast to even pickles! bring out the best As delicious as all this of his talent as a sounds he will always be chef. partial to good ol Parsi bhonu. It’s been a Ask him his favourite dish and long journey for he promptly replies “Lagan Chef Sheroy, Àlled Ingredient: 400 ml. Mango Juice, 60 ml. nu bhonu” the combinations with trials and Olive Oil, 40 grm. Green Apple, 10 ml of chicken rice Àsh etc all tribulations but he Chardonnay Vinegar, 30 grm. Salt, 10 grm. together is what this chef loves lives to do what Italian Basil, 70 ml Cooking Cream, 5 ml most. He has no favourites in he does without Green Tabasco. particular but offer him a good an ounce of regret. Preparation Method: Blend all the home cooked Parsi meal and His advice to ingredients in a blender except Olive Oil, he’ll lap it up! Surprisingly he young cheÁings when the ingredients blend to a Àne puree slowly add the does have quite a few Parsi or anyone who wants to be Olive Oil and incorporate it to get a creamier texture and guests who visit the hotel. in the food and hospitality adjust the Ànal seasoning. Mostly afÁuent business industry is “Go And Live Transfer the soup into a container, refrigerate and serve men who vacation with their Your Dream” he says “It’s a chilled. families, and they love that fascinating world of food out Add some fresh mango dices and basil sprigs to the soup he can whip up a dhansak there to explore and every while serving it. (optional) in the middle of the Indian day is a new journey with a Ocean! In fact Mr. Ratan Tata very happy diner at the end is a frequent visitor as this is of it. Being a chef takes all the imagine that after a while this getting creative with food in his favourite Taj resort and passion one has in him / her picture perfect postcard like such an environment is almost thoroughly enjoys his dining and it should not go wasted if life would start to fray and get like an added bonus. experience. you got it.” to a city bustler like himself, Maldivian cuisine he says Despite getting inspiration but it’s in fact quite the is very seafood centric as from various chefs across the opposite. Chef Sheroy enjoys it’s available in abundance. world, his sole mentor is and his vacation like lifestyle Though Áavour wise it’s will always be Chef Ananda and work space and hasn’t very similar to Sri Lankan Solomon- Executive chef of the a single regret. “How can and South Indian food. Taj Vivanta Group of Hotels. I?” he says “I wake up every Predominantly spicy food, Having spent more than 12 morning to incredible beauty Tuna Àsh seems to be the years under his guidance and and tranquillity it’s hard to most popular and staple item training, Sheroy feels it is his express it at times”. Of course as it is cooked in everything mentor that has shaped him doing what you love most and like curries, salads, snacks, in every possible manner to SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 16 Community Coverage Lenders, particularly the beneÀts of the common man. Bankers could ever be given Fortunately, they mentioned Contd. from Pg. 10 a shock-treatment; in terms of that RTI Act has proven of Delhi Chapter – Mr. surprises. The Bankers have certainly beneÀcial. Their Navroze Dhondy who was to be treated with respect and extremely effective journal introduced by Mr. Farrokh trust. “MoneyLife” plays a crucial Rustomji, one of the members The highlight of this Event role in their crusade towards of the International Board. was a very inspiring talk by transparency on all Ànancial Mr. Minoo Shroff, the well-known Duo – Ms Sucheta matters. They are in good Global President, in his Dalal and Mr. Debashis Basu. faith bent upon protecting the inimitable style coupled In a very explicit and lucid common man on his overall with a professional approach style, they indicated the Ànancial spectrum. talked on the fast changing stark realities of the Financial The Event ended with a economic scenario of our and Investment World. Vote of Thanks by Mr. Adi country and the growing They showed how private Siganporia who coupled with opportunities which are ready Investors are mislead leading a few illustrative couplets of to be explored. He mentioned to misery and how cleverly Gujarati and Hindi Literature that perseverance, passion the interested parties keep lamenting the decline of and product can certainly lead the Áip side under the carpet. the Ethical Standards in the an entrepreneur to success. They vividly shared their rich overall Financial Discipline, He, however, cautioned that experiences of “Investigative involving Trade, Business, under no circumstances, the Journalism” for the Ànancial Commerce and Industry.

3+5$$7(6, Zarthostis residing in Gujarat towards the Kathi and Phriapatus was followed or Mumbai or for that matter Maintainance Funds. In few of by his son Phraates I (Pers. Contd. from Pg. 7 any where in he world about these Agiaries due to scarcity Farhad) in 176 BCE (or as smile and with the upsetting the grim situation in the small of funds “Boi” is given only it is sometimes alleged, 170 news about how all the Parsis towns and villages having 3 times in a day. Also, there BCE). Not much is known of this village have as well, these small beautiful Agiaries. are not many people/ families about the reign of this king moved away to big cities or It is a sincere request on getting Machchi done in these other than his subjugation abroad. However, some do behalf of my family and me to Agiaries. I am sure, that each of of the Mardi tribe in central return to their ancestral homes please go to visit if not all, but these Agiaries would be more Alburz range. If accurate, this over the weekends. This atleast one of these Agiaries than willing to do a Machchi would mean that the Arsacids little Agiary as well remains the next time you go to visit with or without one’s presence by this time had managed to unfrequented by many. Udvada, so that you may in any of the Geh’s, on the enter eastern Media, which Last, but not the least, we patronize them and help in days/ Roj of one’s choice. come to the end of our religious keeping these “eternal Áames”, We, the generation of today, hriapatus, Arsaces IV journey by paying homage to blazing gloriously. These need to visit these Agiaries, so succeeded his father our beloved Nargol Agiary. villages have 2, 5 or 10 Parsis that these glorious Padshah PArdawan I (Artabanus) It has a beautiful garden with (Individuals, not families) Sahebs are burning brightly to the throne. On his coins he lots of pretty Áowers. The residing in them and hence for years to come so that our is mentioned as Philhellene Dasturji, Darabshaw Gowadia are not visited frequently, as great grand children can visit or Philadelphus. Present a very nice and kind man, the Agiaries in the big cities. them with their families. day scholars contend that was still Àrmly in the hand greeted us warmly and left us They require us to visit them Chhaiyye Hame Zarthosti!! Phriapatus was a nephew of the Seleucids. Reportedly, with blessings for a bright and to put Sukhad in the 5 Geh Let’s keep these eternal Áames of Arsaces I and the son of however, their campaigns prosperous New Year. boxes which were sadly empty alive and burning brightly Tiridates. in Media proper were not The idea behind writing at all of these Agiaries, as well forever and ever. In any case all the Arsacid successful as a confederation this article is to inform all the as for us to donate generously kings took honorary lead by the Sakas defeated cognomen of Arsaces and also their advances in that region. used this surname on their these. executed by the club are: Phraates died in the battle at coins. Very little is known Contd. from Pg. 4 The Lions Club of Donated two Neo Natal Media and was succeeded by of this Arsacid ruler except Limited tickets of this Babulnath is one of the Ventilators to Ruxmani Lying his brother, Mithradates I (ca. that his rule extended up to program had been distributed premier Clubs of the Lions in Hospital with LCIF Grant. 165 BCE). Phraates had sons Hyrcania to the east Caspian free of charge due to the Clubs International Dist Upgraded Orthopedic but for some reason he chose Sea. His reign was blessed generous donation given by 323A1. The club has always Surgical Theater at Masina his brother to succeed him to with peace. Kathawalla’s who has been been in forefront to give relief Hospital with LCIF Grant. the thron. He died sometime in 176 BC. always in forefront for such and succour to the under Machines donated for causes. Such projects rely on privileged section of society. Molecular Diagnostic testing the generosity of members like Some of the main projects for Neuromuscular NOTICE

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Percy H. Elavia of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics scored 84.3% in his T.Y.B.Com examinations held in March 2012. On Tuesday, 4th September, 2012 a CertiÀcate Of Merit was awarded by the Sheriff Of Mumbai – Dr. Mrs Indu Shahani on the occasion of the Prestigious Topper’s Day 2012 Felicitation Function for securing the highest marks in college in the subject of Marketing & Human Resource Management 93/100 for the academic year 2011 – 2012.

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Adorable ten year old twins Ashoi and Anaushka Dantra are taking the telly world and the real world by storm. They started off their acting career when they were just three! Children of former model Rukhshana Dantra, these dashing dolls achieved small but remarkable milestones acting with Top Actors under Top Directors. PARSI TIMES catches up with these small wonders amidst their packed schedule!

P.T: What’s it like living the Sometimes we go over board why do you want to go again?” That is DOGS!!!! Otherwise twin life? and this annoys our parents. There are many such incidents too, Anaushka loves spicy It is great fun! Sometimes But that too is the fun part. which make us laugh!! food whereas Ashoi has a it is irritating too. But the It is annoying when people P.T: Do you both have similar sweet tooth. best part is that you have a make us stand together to Ànd With regards to ambition, friend/sister at all times to the differences in our faces to GOING ON SHOOTS Ashoi would like to become Àght, to play and to conÀde in. recognize who is who. IS ALWAYS GREAT a Pilot and Anaushka Honestly, we do Àght a lot but P.T: Do people confuse the two FUN!!! would like to become an we have a very strong bond of you? Astronaut. In short, the we share as twins as we shield Yes, our friends as well as tastes and ambitions? common thing is they both front of the cameracamera. We really and protect one another a lot. our teachers do get confused No! Anaushka likes art and want to FLY IN THE AIR!!! enjoy Modeling and Acting as as to who is who. For example: craft a lot while I am a fanatic P.T: Who is your role model? it gives us an opportunity to If one of us would leave the reader, she just loves books. It is our Mom who has interact with a lot of creative class to go to the toilet and the Yes, there is one common thing inspired and instilled in us people and it has also bred a second one would have to go that we love with our heart. the interest to be creative in lot of conÀdence. in the same period the teacher would say, “You just went

says, “The pressure on the young girls is there however it has molded them to understand the meaning of hard work and proper time management, in addition balancing the same with their schooling/ tution/extra classes is an effort……. It is not an easy line. Sometimes a shoots of just 5-7 garments may 0800<32:(5 run in excess of 10 hours Most of their success straight. In addition to this, can be alluded to their there are different looks mother Rukshanna who including hair and makeup shuttles around with for each garment.” Keeping them and takes them to everything in mind .... The auditions frequently. She girls do a pretty good job!!

7,1<7:,16%,*+,76 ‡ Ashoi and Anaushka played the daughters of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan in the movie “GURU” directed by the stalwart Mani Ratnam. “Aishwarya & Abhishek Bachchan were very friendly and talked a lot with us.” ‡ They also starred in the horror Áick “HELP” where the Twins played the roles of PIA & DIA. It was fully shot in Mauritius. “We had a blast over there as we went sightseeing too after shoots.” Here they were cast alongside Bobby Deol and Mugda Godse. In this movie, Anaushka played the role of a ghost. ‡ They have also featured in over a hundred ads and commercials for clothing brands, banks, biscuits, noodles, entertainment channels, etc. Some of them are LeeCooper Dixcy-Scott For Her, Bare Denims, Orange (Hutchinson Essar Twins Hoardings, -etwings InÁights Magazines, Nri Ad-Kotak Bank TVC For Flights & Lounges, Brittania Tiger Biscuits, Maggie Noodles, Tata Sharing Press Ad, Mtv Promos, Pogo, Hutch with Cricketer Rahul Dravid, Sardi ja Cough Syrup with Cricketer Virendra Sehwag, Reliance Mutual Funds, Crossword Bookstore, Sahara Hoardings - Lucknow, Marico Corporate Ad, Horlicks Lite, Amul Butter, Veola Hair Oil, Dubai Mtv Promos Ad, Maruti Suzuki, Walt Disney Channel Promos, Dai Chi Union Life Insurance, Complan for Malayalam Channel, Godrej Nupur Mehendi. ‡ Walked On The Ramp For Peacock Garments In England-UK