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The Sir J.J. Zarathoshti & Mullan Feroze Madressas

(Managed by BPP)announces Structured Courses in Avesta – Pahlavi & Ancient

Iranian Languages Classes every Saturday

7:45 - 9:00 am.Conducted by

Er. Dr. Parvez M. Bajan & Ms. Shirin Contractor

Venue: Sir J.J. Girls High School, Dr. D. Navroji Rd., Fort

For Registration /Admission come directly to the classes.

For further information, Contact:

Mrs. Meher Contractor9870170473 & 24145275

* Course commences from Sat. 20th June 2015.

* Arrangements may be made to have classes at Andheri for people in Western Suburbs, if there is a sizeable lot.

* Cash Scholarships to all successful students.

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Summer Fun Winners > Pg. 13

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0% fees for Parsis >>Pg. 10

Editorial02SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2015

Dear Readers,I am sometimes overwhelmed with how good life has been to me. Never

have I been without ‘choice or opportunity’, the two things I believe to be fundamental to a good human existence.

Being born Zoroastrian Parsi is something we either take for granted or put too much emphasis on.

Either we couldn’t care less and don’t pay attention and squander away our Baugs and our way of life or we pay too much attention and that leaves

The thing is, when we are born into a culture or a Religion we don’t have much of a ‘choice’ about it. We are born into its customs, its fundamental thoughts and its rituals. We are taught to live life as seen best by the Religion and we are judged by parameters within its fold.

If you are not hiding under a stone in some Baug in Mumbai and have taken a basic interest in current affairs you will be familiar with the hardships that Muslims (also an Indian Minority Community) are facing when it comes to Education and Accommodation across Mumbai.

channa and the not so rich are left to overcrowd small spaces which were built for them in the

And here we are…. With hundreds of Educational Institutes (like the Patuck Trust on Pg. 10) offering us solid, good subsidized education and yet we turn our noses up and leave our children under-educated. (Flat che… to set che!)

What I am trying to say is…. We have no choice but to live as Good Parsi and Irani Zoroastrians but we do have the choice to gain from every opportunity we are presented with by virtue of our heritage and lineage. Allow yourself to be overwhelmed by the good that you can do and create by being Zoroastrian.

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RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTJashan Ceremony

Dae Mahino Jashan Ceremony will be performed at the Seth Cawasjee Maneckji Ashburner Agiary on Sunday 7th June (Roj Din, Mah Dae) at 9.30 am. All Mobeds and Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians are invited.

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Dear Editor, Hope you are doing well and

remember me who had come to

had returned from Dubai.Freyan, I have been

managing men since 1994 onwards and have over the years grown in wisdom, knowledge and skills. I have worked in India and in Gulf, Kuwait, Bahrain and Dubai for 20 long years, managing various nationalities. I am currently Vice President of a startup perfumery marketing company at Nariman Point and am willing to devote my time for the Community matters.

I do not know any Trustees or big person in our Community, as I belong to a poor Parsi family who has grown in hierarchy through sheer dedication and hard work.

I am willing to take up the Honorary Trustee’s position at BPP to do good for our Community, and need to know from you as to how we can

I am very busy at work but feel that time has come to put my organising ability to work for keeping up the name of our Community, which unfortunately has gone to dogs, rather then merely writing to you as an editor, and crying over spilt milk.Gev Dalal

Dear Mr. Aspi Mistry and our very own Editor,

Regarding your article in Parsi Times of 30th May, ‘An entirely Spiritual way to spend Sunday’, I would prefer any other day Monday or Wednesday for an Introductory sessions with the Brahma Kumaris, to study and practice meditation as a spiritual addition to life, to understand my soul better and to move to understanding God better.

More than 7 decades back Meheramai Dhalla had started Theosophical Society classes for the residents of Rustom Baug which brought a spiritual change in the lives of more than 30 members. I was young then and ready to grasp any new experience with my mother and other ladies and I can say our lifestyle changed for the better.

of my visit to Mt. Abu with my husband and visiting the Brahma Kumari’s Mission headquarters. Circumstances and lifestyle didn’t permit me to go deeper but now at a ripe old age the music bhajans performed by the sisters/brothers plays a major part in helping me to forget my aches and pains and relax, slipping into a meditative slumber.

I am very anxious to organize spiritual musical sessions at my residence in 16/1 Rustom Baug once or twice a week as I have a large collection of CD which have been my spiritual healers and guides.

I welcome all Zoroastrians who are interested to join me.

I request Mr. Aspi Mistry to take the lead and you dear Freyan to publicize this soul stirring project.Mrs. Kumi J. Daroowala

Dear Editor,Scouters, cubs & scouts of

Homavazir’s 11th CBDA Scout Group sincerely thank you for the report ‘The wonders of a Scout’s Life’ appearing in Parsi Times dtd. 30th May 2015.

Our boys were extremely thrilled as they saw their photographs & read the report in your esteemed paper.Hormuzd E. Dastur(Group Scribe)

Dear Editor,BPP boardroom fracas: Why

are we not surprised? Why we are not even getting angry now?

I take the liberty to put forth my unbiased views in this matter.

What is the entire fracas about? As a layman who has read all that was written in

the concerned parties, the photographs etc., what I would conclude is the following:

1) The BPP board room is used by the Trustees as a battle ground to settle personal scores, wash their obviously dirty linen in public and all that at the cost of another person who happens to be a caterer at one of the properties run by the BPP.

2) The Trustees have all the time at their disposal to give

for their devious and shameful deeds but no time for the welfare of our Community.

3) The Trust funds are

luminaries and government

being zilch.Let us take the case of the

fracas regarding the Gamadia Hostel caterer. I am stating the following based on the reports read by me in the media as well as some home work done by me in this matter.

1) I am sure the BPP Trustees were all aware of the contract

signed between the Caterer Mr. Keki Darji and the BPP after due diligence and full approval of the board. Hence

in the know of the terms and conditions of the contract. All the issues raised by Mr. Desai could have been discussed in a more gentlemanly way by the Trustees amongst themselves in the boardroom prior to calling Mr. Keki Darji for the meeting.

2) The terms and conditions of the contract have been strictly adhered to by the caterer or else why would his contract have been renewed by

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Letters to the Editorthe Trustees from Jan 2013 to May 2014. Moreover where was the Trustee Mr. Desai all this while if he has had problems with the T&C of the contract? Has Mr. Desai himself ever visited the Gamadia Hostel premises even once or for that matter how many of the Trustees visited the hostel to understand the problems faced by the resident students? At least after so many years the youngsters are getting wholesome Parsi food which is a big compensation for them when they are staying away from their families. I gather that they have signed a petition to the effect that they want the present caterer to continue?

3) If Mr. Yazdi Desai can provide the same quality and quantity of wholesome Parsi food for a subsidized rate of Rs.30/- per meal and get the Rs. 1 lac rent per month for the Trust then why not? He should, in the interest of the Trust set the procedure in place to get a caterer who can meet all their demands. But, this has to be done in a proper, diligent, prudent and graceful manner rather than throwing allegations, abuses, pencils and chairs at each other and wanting to settle personal animosity at the cost of the Community’s welfare.

4) From reliable sources

I have come to know that the present caterer Mr. Keki Darji is carrying on the legacy of his predecessor late Mr. Firdosh Shroff by sending extremely

cost too) to the unfortunate and poor brethren of our Community who anyhow should have been the responsibility of the BPP. Guys please wake up!! Here someone is living up to the tradition and values of the forefathers of our great Community and you are making sure that our nextgen comes a cropper as far as Good thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds are concerned. I am sure that one of the main tenets of the BPP would be to encourage, promote and support our Zarathosti brethren, needless to say that this is a farfetched dream.

5) The photographs that were published in one of the

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as part of his daily business. What was Mr. Yazdi Desai trying to prove by showing all these photographs? He was surely aware that the contract stipulated carrying on parallel

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Community Coverage04SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2015

Salsette Parsi Youth, better known as SPY had organised an Open Box

Cricket Tournament for Salsette and Non-Salsette Zoroastrians on Sunday, 31st May 2015 in Salsette Parsi Colony.

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defeated their opponents and became the champioins of the tournament.

winning team along with the cash prizes to the runners up team.

Kudos Salsette Cricketers!

Salsette Zoroastrian Colony Welfare Association, better known as

SAZCWOAN, along with SPA (Salsette Parsi Association) had organized a Dae Mahino Jashan and Function on Saturday, 30th May 2015 for all residents of Salsette Parsi Colony.

The hall was packed with religious Zoroastrians across all

the Humbandagi after the Jashan ceremony.

with music, an impromptu game of Antakshari and Housie. Antakshari was won by the couple jodi of Cyrus and Farah Wankadia with runners up team of Ketayun Khandhadia and Villoo Kasad. Lucky Dip prizes were being awarded by SAZCOWAN to the people based on the coupon numbers drawn. Zubin Sanjana hosted the Antakshari and was the Master of ceremonies for all the other functions.

After the fun and frolic, felicitations of meritorious kids of Salsette Baug took place. Students of ICSE and SSC students who scored well

in 10th Standard in 2014 were

well as by SAZCOWAN. The function ended

with people relishing the

Caterers and sponsored by SPA. SAZCOWAN thanked its members Marazban Kodia,

Sheriar Irani, Armaity Shroff, Kashmira Marolia, Eruch Wadia and Zenobia Mody for all their efforts in making the function

High Scorers Recognized!

A Dae Mahino Jashan was organized by

The Multi-Storeyed

Association (MBRA) on Meher Roj, Saturday, 30th May.The Jashan was performed by the Dastoorjis of Bharucha

all present.

Bharucha Baug Celebrates

The Dae month Jashan took place at the Godrej Hill Side Club House on Saturday 30th May. On the auspicious day of Meher Roj,

the ceremony was performed by six Dasturs of the

the Jashan ceremony including retired members.The Jashan was followed by sponsored cocktails

and a contributory dinner. The management of Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. were thanked for

religious cause.

kind were specially thanked.

Dae Month Jashan at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.Contributed by P.T. Reader Shahrukh R. Marolia


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Community Coverage

“Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.” This is the phrase that describes the spirit of all the Parsis at Behram Baug!

Behram Baug held its 2nd Box Cricket Tournament called Behram Baug

Premier League on 30th and 31st

May. After a grand auction held few days prior to the event, 13 teams participated in all and

A team of 7 players consisted senior citizens, ladies, young girls and boys.

The tournament started off with the league stage and then

took place on Sunday 31st May. Everyone supported each other in a brilliant fashion, while the captains stood as pillars for their individual sides. The matches were very competitive as each team had the passion and vigour to take home the ultimate prize.

between two tough sides, Maroon Maniacs, led by Deyazad Govadia and Multiple SCORgasms, led by Sarosh Guard. Multiple SCORgasms

68 runs in their 7 overs. Their counterparts easily chased the

target and won the game with a couple of balls to spare.

Chief Guest, Mr. Mickey Mehta presented the winning shield and all the other awards. Mr. Rusi Doctor ended the 2 day competition with a vote of thanks.

Best Veteran : Roda Bhadha (Behram Baug Blues)Best Upcoming Player : Arzan Elavia (Behram Baug Blues)Best Player : Arnavaz Ghista (Maroon Maniacs)Best Player Male : Deyazad Govadia (Maroon Maniacs)Runner Up : Multiple SCORgasmsWinner : Maroon Maniacs

Binaisha M. Surti

The Winners of BBPL 2 Maroon Maniacs The Organisers of BBPL 2


RULES OF THE TOURNAMENT

When Parsi Times talked to Zrvan Elaviaa, one of the organizers and cricketer, he was all praises of the BBPL 2. He thanked Mr. Viraf Ghyara for his support to the youngsters and also everyone who put in efforts towards the success of the Tournament.

Contd. from Pg. 07

Maroon Maniacs and Multiple SCORgasms in the Finals

Lion Neville A. Mehta joined Lionism in 1986 and became President

of the Lions Club of Bombay Babulnath (LCBB) in 1989. He was Zone Chairperson in 1991 and Region Chairperson in 1996. He became Life Member of Lions Club of Bombay Babulnath on June 28, 2012. Lion Neville made LCBB proud when he became District Governor of District 323-A1 in 2003. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow

He has also published a book on Drug Abuse Awareness. During his Lionistic career, he received many Club and District Level

Awards. Due to his dedicated services, he has received 16 International Presidents’ Gold Medals and 7 Leadership

Appreciation.Lion Neville was appointed

International Secretary, India, South Asia and East Africa effective October 2005. Effective July 2013, he has been promoted to hold the

Africa and Middle East too.Neville has the distinguished

honor of being the First Recipient of International President Al Brandel’s Ambassador of

Goodwill Award in January 2009.

In September 2012 Lion Neville received an invitation from Mr. Sam Pitrodia, Adviser to Prime Minister, Public I n f o r m a t i o n I n f r a s t r u c t u r e and Innovations, G o v e r n m e n t of India to join Governing Body of the Food Security Foundation of India (FSFI), a section 25 company set up by India Food Banking Network (IFBN).

Lion Neville Ardeshir Mehta was conferred Honorary Doctorate in Social Services, honor given by Dr. Umesh Gautam, Honourable Chancellor of Invertis University at Hotel Trident on May 23, 2015.

The Real LionTraised ten questions to the two trustees

asking for an explanation on the lending and borrowing of money and jewelry . None of the two have disclosed the amount or given details of the transactions. Actually it is their personal matter and the Community is not concerned about what they do with their own money. They have brought themselves to shame by washing their dirty linen before the Community. Both the Trustees are seasoned players and they do not need to be advised by others. They are fully acquainted with the court proceedings and have never hesitated

their wrath. When there are serious allegations of fraud cheating and defamation against them,

other to clear their names and save their prestige. Three and a half crores of Trust money has gone to the drains, and they are not bothered, but now they are hesitant to go to the court realizing the value of money. The Community is greatly concerned about the colossal loss of Trust Funds squandered by the Trustees for needless and unethical issues. This money could have been utilized for establishing day care centres, to help working mothers, a home for special children, or an industrial institute to provide livelihood to the uneducated members of the Community. It would have brought great returns to the Community. The board of Trustees have lacked vision, wisdom, intent or ability to run the prestigious Institution. Obsessed with the notions of orthodoxy, rejecting reforms for the progress and prosperity of the Community, they gave importance to the dead bodies and their disposal. Can we not allow the dead to rest in heavenly peace and care to give a safe future to our children? No wonder we are declining in numbers and values. In the Guinness Book of world records it should be mentioned that a Community spent three and half crores on

litigations to punish theirs religious Priests for performing prayers!

Our ancestors and our past Trustees were concerned about the welfare of the Community. They used their money to establish vast residential Colonies, Fire Temples, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, Orphanages, Dharamshalas, old age homes, and prayer halls for the welfare of the

poor and the needy. Because of their generosity we live in peace and harmony.

Due to environmental changes the Dokhmenashini system failed, and when there is no possibility of its revival, we have to arrange for a viable alternative. The Trustees should

taken their opinion. There are people wiser and more knowledgeable than the Trustees who may have suggestions to solve our problems without resorting to the ugly tussles which, besides colossal loss of money have brought shame and disgrace to the Community. If the Community has to survive, we have to adjust and accept changes. Even when the bodies of the dead were lying in a pathetic state rotting in the Dokhmas,the Trustees tried to hide facts from the members of the Community. The lady who brought proofs was abused and ridiculed. We have reached a stage when the Community has lost faith in the Trustees, and even the trustees do not Trust each other. All activities of the panchayat including the allotment of houses have been stalled. BPP today is surviving on a ventilator. Unless we

and wisdom to infuse oxygen to the ailing institution there is no chance of our survival. It is the duty and responsibility of every member of the Community to abide by the eternal law of change, and vote for reforms, to bring progress and prosperity to the Community.

By P.T. Writer Piroja Jokhi

On Sunday 31st May 2015, the Cama Youth Association (CYA), the Welfare wing of

Merwanjee Cama Park – Andheri, organized their Annual Day Celebration.

On this special day, the youth act as hosts and parents come as the guests. The function marked the culmination of various activities that gave youngsters a platform to showcase their talent. They presented a fashion show, an orchestra, singing and instrument

various dances and to top it all, a medley of Bollywood songs and dances of past 6 decades.

All these were artfully captured on camera by Zubin Gheesta. This was followed by a sumptuous dinner and dancing to foot-stepping music by the DJ Rajiv.

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Community Coverage

Contributed by P.T. Reader Yasmin Engineer

The Nowroze Baug Play Centre organised their 68th Cultural Programme

on Saturday 30th May 2015 at the Tejpal Aud i tor ium. T h e p r o g r a m m e included a

P a r s i -Gujarati hilarious comedy d r ama , ‘Behram

Ni Sasu’, by Big Bang Productions, directed by Sam Kerawalla & written by Late Pheroze Antia. President, Mr. Homi Ustad welcomed the guests and introduced the Child President, Mst. Hormazd F. Engineer and other dignitaries present in the auditorium.

Mr. Homi Ustad in his speech highlighted different schemes being run by Noworze Baug Play Centre and appreciated efforts put in by volunteers to

gather funds & donations to keep the schemes operational. He also requested children and youngsters to come

forward to help in collecting old newspapers, bottles and miscellaneous items from Baug residents once in a month. The collection done helps in paying for grounds man emoluments,

maintenance of lights. Lastly, he also informed the audience that NPC and NNWWL (the two associations in Nowroze Baug) have agreed to join hands and start organising joint events in Nowroze Baug and pave their way towards forming one association in future. This piece of information was welcomed by the audience with a loud applause.

Mr. Ustad then invited the Child President to address the gathering. Hormazd in his speech, appreciated the Yeomen services been

r e n d e r e d by the Play Centre in

of sports, m e d i c a l , educational & other cultural a c t i v i t i e s . Mr. Ustad then announced

year 2014-15, Mr. Shirzad H. Bhathena who serves the Play Centre as Hon. Treasurer.

Mr. Ustad thanked all the donors, advertisers, volunteers and especially Mr. Dinshaw Mehta, Mr. Zarir Bhathena, Mr. Rohinton Mehta, Mr. Hormuz Mehta and Mr. Dinshaw Tamboly for their support and commercial assistance from time to time.

Floral tributes were given to the dignitaries present in the audience.

Immediately after this, the stage was taken over by the stage artists who presented the hilarious comedy drama which was applauded by all.

An evening spent laughing was an evening well spent!

Bilimora is the second largest city in Navsari district. The city is

surrounded by three rivers, Ambica from the north, Kaveri River from south and the Karera River that passes close by.

Only a few Parsi families stay in Bilimora. The majority of the town comprises the industrious Bohra and Gujarati Communities. It is a city famous for many Parsi caterers.

Chikhli is a village in the Navsari district and comes under the purview of Surat

Metropolitan Region.Natives and previous

generation residents believe

village derived its name Chikhli from the ‘levta’ and similar

caught in the region. Travel and discover

Billimora: Bilimora is well connected to eerywhere via rail, road & sea. It takes 3 hours maximum by train & 3 to 4 hours by road from Mumbai. From the station one can conveniently

take the available rickshaws and S.T. buses for Billimora Agiary and Tata Baug Dharamshala.

Chikhli: Chikli is about 10 km east of Billimora which is on National Highway 8. It is directly connected to Saputara - a hill station in Gujarat, by bus. The buses come from Bilimora and also from Surat to Nasik or Pune via Bilimora-Saputara.

The town is about 25 km north of the city of Valsad and about 25 km south of the district headquarters Navsari.

The Chikhli Gazder Agiary

This Agiary was built in memory of Bai Nalibai daughter of Bhikhaji Navroji Italia by her sons: Framji and Dorabji Hormusji Guzder at their own expenses for Zoroastrian residents of Chikhli and nearby villages to perform religious rituals. The Agiary was consecrated on 6th March, 1874 A.D.

There is also a Dokhma and a Dharamshala.

Billimora & Chikhli

With inputs from Hoshang T. Sethna

Community Coverage10SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2015

Kobad On Strike

Over “Alleged” Harassment

Naxalite Kobad Ghandy has gone on a vague hunger strike at the capital’s Tihar Jail to

protest against the alleged harassment by the jail authorities. Ghandy started his strike from Saturday against them alleging them to be the reason for his deteriorating health.

In the recent statement given by him, he claims to be suffering from several illnesses, including a heart problem, blood pressure, a slipped disc, arthritis and a kidney condition.

Kobad Ghandy is an Indian Communist and a Maoist- Naxalite leader who was allocated the job of spreading Maoism in urban areas. His major activities were carried out in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharastra.

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All Educational Institutions of the Patuck Polytechnic Trust have opened their doors to Students this month. Parsi Times gives you a glimpse of

the progressive, pioneering and impressive Campus in the hope that Parsi students of all ages turn toward these doors to the future.

With this in mind, Rustomji Hormusji Patuck or Rustomba, as he was fondly called, decided to open a school, with boarding and lodging, with a practical bias in 1936.

Today, Patuck in the hands of Chairman Adil J. Patuck and his

small 12 student beginning of 1936 into a Degree College and

Junior College, a High School and Primary School and a Nursery as well with well over 2000 students.

There are many wonderful things you will notice about the Patuck Campus when you are on it.

and into its gates off of the Western Express Highway at Santacruz, the noise just stops! This probably has something to do with the

startling amount of trees and green cover that wrap this educational haven.

You will notice the fruit and herb garden, the pretty little Nursery School with its walls painted Disney style and the tall new building that blends in with the original petit structure by its side.

Each and every classroom on the Campus is installed with an Educomp Smart Class System. This system equips each class with a projector facility and smart learning and teaching capabilities.

state of the art solar power system. As far as we know this system is

only present in an IIT campus in Mumbai and Patuck! A fair amount of the energy needs of the campus are generated here.

As part of their eco friendly nature amidst the fruit gardens and the greenery are vermiculture pits that ensure that waste is properly managed at the Institute.

Initiatives like these not only project the visionary outlook of the administration but teach students that there are better, more improved ways to add to their quality of life.

One wonderful thing about Mumbai, the big bad city is the amount of opportunity that she breeds. Patuck isn’t just another Educational Institute in her concrete jungle but an opportunity to grow and learn.

A Course that can change the Course of your LifeThe Patuck Technical High School and Junior College is an institute of empowerment. Education sometimes leaves a lot to be taught by the real world. At the Technical section of Patuck however, you can do a course and train with practical knowledge in fields like Accounting and Auditing, Auto Engineer Technician Training, Building Maintenance, Electronics, Mechanical technology, Medical Laboratory Training and more. A course like this can change the course of your life and is offered free of cost (Tuition fees are waived) for Parsis.

At Patuck there is a 0% tuition fee for Parsis. This basically means that any Parsi who is interested in education right from Nursery to Vocational Courses can come in and avail the facility and brighten his or her future.

For further enquiries, Contact: Patuck Polytechnic Trust; Telephone No.:26680939/26683806.


Ashvin Gidwani Productions in association with Light Of Life Trust is conducting ‘Healing

and You’ a meditation session at the TATA NCPA on Sunday, the 14th of June at 4 pm.

The meditation technique of ‘Satya M e d i t a t i o n ’ performed under the guidance of Villy Doctor helps to heal emotional, p h y s i c a l a n d spiritual h e a l t h from within.

‘ H e a l i n g and You’ is a charity evening, wherein one can invest time and money towards a change within self as well as for the underprivileged.

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

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Jam & Coconut Slices

Dr. Shernaz AvariSummer’s in and so are the rising

temperatures and sweaty days. A lot of people get self conscious when

their face tans unevenly or breaks into prickly heat and rashes, due to exposure to the sunlight without adequate protection. TO WARD OFF SUNTAN

Mix 2 teaspoon curd with one teaspoon almond powder, one teaspoon green gram powder and a pinch of turmeric. Mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash off with tap water followed by splashes of ice cold water.

Mix 2 teaspoons of almond powder, 2 teaspoons of pink lentils (masoor dal grounded) in one fourth cup buttermilk. Let the mixture settle for a couple of minutes. Then apply this thick paste on the face. Scrub off with some more buttermilk. Rinse with tap water followed by splashes of ice cold water.

Mix together equal quantities of watermelon juice, orange juice, and carrot juice with one teaspoon of honey and a dash of lime. Keep it on for as long as you like. Wash off with tap water followed by splashes of ice cold water. TO WARD OFF PRICKLY HEAT AND RASHES

An excellent summer facial coolant would be to mix equal quantities of oatmeal, grated watermelon and grated cucumber. Apply a thick layer across your face. Keep it on for 20 minutes. Wash off with tap water followed by splashes of ice cold water.

Take 10 tulsi leaves, 20 mint leaves and 10 neem leaves. Grind to form a smooth paste. Add a pinch of turmeric and 2 drops of lime juice. Keep it on for 30 to 40 minutes. Wash off with tap water followed by splashes of ice cold water.

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When team work, sportsmanship, & leadership qualities meet fun and white water rafting, it has to be a

ZTFI activity for young Zoroastrian boys and girls

ZTFI has been organizing many events

The latest event was a trip to Kolad on

The youngsters were split into two teams and the level of competition was intense but also a lot of fun and enjoyment

Team A, which was skillfully lead by Kashmira

Pavri won the event with campers Kuoresan Irani and Farah Irani being judged as the best boy & girl camper

Day 2 was dedicated to white water rafting which proved to be hugely successful as an adventure, full of fun and excitement

The ZTFI team of Boman, Nevil and Rohintan led by Shiraz Guard received many “Thank – yous” and “We

Such small and successful trips are a source of fun

they are a ground for forging life-long friendships

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