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SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
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02 SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
Editorial
NNOOTTIICCEESS
Dear Readers,
98th Salgreh function of Zai Bordi Parsi Anjuman
As you flip through this issue you will notice a heavy spotlight on all things Election. Sorry, you Dar-E-Meher
can’t escape hoardings, ads on your favourite radio stations and TV channels and now even in The 98th Salgreh function of the ZAI BORDI PARSI
Parsi Times, your favourite weekend read! ANJUMAN DAR-E-MEHER at Bordi will be held on Behram
Countries go through revolutions all the time. When we saw Egypt revolt, when we saw Saddam’s Roj of Adar Mahino, the 4th of May 2014.
statute being brutally pulled down, we had a sense of awe, a sense of realizing that we were The Zai Bordi Parsi Anjuman cordially invites all Zarthostis
witnessing historical moments. Our Election should carry with it the same value… to attend the Khushali Nu Jashan at the Agiary at 10.30 am,
We live in a Country in need of less greed and laze and more heart and happiness. We all suffer at the hands of a followed by a round of chasni and lite refreshments.
Governing system gone awry but our degrees vary. The problems of traffic may haunt you but try comparing them to For details Contact: 9823486407/9822078151
the trauma of families in villages where the bread earning farmers hang themselves in the face of surmounting debt.
It is important to gather the family and head to your polling booth. Be proud that you CAN vote and you are not
subjected to hideous laws like those coming up in nations like Iraq, where they want to legalize marriages for minors
and suppress the woman’s voice. I know parking is a pain in all the wrong places and standing in the boiling sun is not
the most comfortable. But it is all necessary, so necessary.
The Politician is a smart man. He knows how to get to you. He knows what makes you feel good about yourself and
works on it. In the villages it is free goodies, in the slums sharab and hard cash. But what does a Politician give a
Zoroastrian Community? He gives us pats on the back, an acknowledgement of our superiority as a Community (having
built the nation and all…) and he knows that we could easily lap it all up in exchange for a vote and a resounding cheer! 83rd Salgreh function of the Seth Nanabhoy Bejonji
Don’t let him. Show that Politician that the most important things about us are goodness, truth and honesty. Demand
Choksi Dar-E-Meher
real facts…refuse food! Vote for him if you see true potential. Vote for him if he inflates your heart and not your ego.
The 83rd Salgreh function of the Seth Nanabhoy Bejonji
As Hands, Trains, Brooms, Bows and Arrows, Lotus Flowers and Elephants fly around my head at maddening speeds,
Choksi Dar-E-Meher, at Panchgani will be held on Adar
the witty Vir Das sure made me laugh! (on Pg. 19)
Roz of Adar Mahino, the 23rd of April 2014. The Panchgani
Freyan
Zarthosti Anjuman cordially invites all Bedins to attend
the Khushali Nu Jashan at the Agiary at 10.00 am followed
by a contributed Machi in Havan Geh at 12.30 pm Any
contributions towards the Salgreh function and Machi
are humbly accepted at the Agiary and may be directly
sent to: Ervad Hosang Bhandara, Nanabhoy Bejonji
Choksi Dar-E-Meher, Main Road, Panchgani 412805.
Contact: 9923035140.
Alliance Invited from
Simple, sweet natured,
home-loving, non-
working (after Marriage),
moderately educated
purely Zoroastrian/ Iranian
girl from poor/middle class
Behdin or Athornan family
following at least some
religious tenets of the
134th Salgreh of Vatcha Agiary, Fort
Zoroastrian religion, for
The Bai Pirojbai Dadabhoy Maneckji Vatcha Agiary in Fort
our well educated and well
celebrates its 134th Anniversary on Thursday, April 17, 2014
settled purely Zoroastrian
– Shenshai Roj Ardibehest, Mah Adar, 1383 Y.Z.
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Dear Editor, feed the hungry. No sooner If interested, please call on Gah at 6.30 am, and a Jashan ceremony at 9.30 am
Kudos to the writer of this is the coconut thrown in the 022-22042799/22842585 All Parsi Zarathustis are requested to attend the same and
article titled ‘MIND OVER sea than little boys jump and receive the blessings of Pak Atash Padshah Saheb.
MATTER!’ retrieve the coconut in front Boy 35 Parsi parents never
I fully agree with the of our eyes! Are we appeasing married, stable job, soft Davier Parsee Zarthosti Anjuman Fund, Valsad
author, Ms. Daisy Zohrabi, Avan Advisur Banu in this spoken, with strong family The Davier Parsee Zarthosti Anjuman Fund, Davier, cordially
regarding the unthoughtful manner? values needs preferably invites you to the 159th Anniversary of their Davier Agiary on
wastage of throwing Daar ni Another line worth working girl call the 17th of April 2014, Roj Ardibehest Mah Adar, Y.Z. 1383. The
Pori, etc. into the sea on the pondering is, “How often 9819144539. Celebration will start with a Jashan Ceremony at 10.00 am and
auspicious day of Roj Avan do we ignore the needs of will be followed by a free Community lunch. Your valuable
Eric Kapadia Jeevan Jyot,
and Maha Avan!! She further the deserving but leave no contribution for the celebrations as well as the expenses of the
3rd Floor, Room Nos. 302,
writes that “Avan Advisur opportunity to indulge in Agiary will be highly appreciated. Cheques may be drawn in
Sector 30, Khargar New
Banu wants from us to keep our own extravaganza?” So favour of ‘Davier Parsee Zarthosti Anjuman Fund.’
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water!! On one hand, we talk should meditate upon these
of progress and take pride lines and introspect.
that our Community is well Yes, all mankind, including 32 years old, 4’-11” tall
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how come we still practise the outstretched hands of seeks matrimonial alliance
such unhealthy deeds? Instead needy and avoid doing our bit from boys willing to settle
of throwing the Daar ni Pori or in Australia. Interested
Contd. on Pg. 05
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Community Coverage
The Zai Bordi Parsi Anjuman Dar-E-Meher at Bordi cordially invites all Zarthostis for its 98th
Salgreh function to be held on the 4th of May 2014, Behram Roj Adar Mahino.
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then push yourself into an auto rickshaw (sharing autos @Rs. 10/- per seat and a private auto @
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several good restaurants along the way for short breaks. While at Bordi, here’s a list of things to
try out:
(cid:135)(cid:3) Take a stroll down the rock-less, white beaches
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shake, fresh sweet neera, and toddy.
By P.T. Reporter Khushroo P. Mehta High Priest of Anjuman Atash during
Dasturji Jamshedji Behram, requested Dasturji h i s
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Saheb was born on 26 (cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3) (cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:83)(cid:3) (cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:71)(cid:86)(cid:3) (cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3) was not a
May 1831 in Surat on Zamyad establishment of the Atash Dastur, but
Roj of Ava Mahino (according Behram. At that time, Dasturji an Ervad.
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believer in the power of our money, property, or any kind title of Dastur was conferred
Zoroastrian prayers, Dasturji of material wealth from which on him posthumously, the
(cid:46)(cid:88)(cid:78)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:68)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:69)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:3) he could contribute a sum. In Behdins regarded him as a
Surat to Bombay, and was now order to honour the request Dastur during his lifetime.
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Agiary, where he lived a very (cid:46)(cid:88)(cid:78)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:68)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:69)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3) Dasturji Jamaspji declared
simple life. ancient Avestan prayers (cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:46)(cid:88)(cid:78)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:3)
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made predictions that came transformed an ordinary brick recited as Dastur Jamshed
true most of the times, such as into a large bar of gold which Ervad Sohrab as a mark of
the passing away of Empress fetched a sum of Rs. 10,000/-, unprecedented respect. A
Victoria of England. He a huge amount in those years. century later even today, his
was also well known for the A portrait of Dasturji Fravashi continues to bless
miracles he performed. The (cid:46)(cid:88)(cid:78)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:3) (cid:54)(cid:68)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:69)(cid:3) (cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3) (cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:3) and bring prosperity to those
miracle for which Dasturji the hall of the Anjuman Atash who remember him and
is most remembered is the Behram reminds Behdins invoke his name in prayer.
one connected with the of this miracle. He was also Today, on the 12th of April
establishment of the Anjuman known to have cured people of 2014, his 183rd birthday, we
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miracle. prayers from the Avesta. this man, which lay in his
The late Dasturji Jamaspji, (cid:39)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:77)(cid:76)(cid:3)(cid:46)(cid:88)(cid:78)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:68)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:69)(cid:3) simplicity and humility.
04 SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
Community Coverage
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By P.T. Reporter Hoshang Sethna
the footsteps of Chowpatty seats, and munched on snacks Iraver, along with volunteers
arcade. Post the Kusti like dal-ni-pori, Punjabi of the event, Dinshaw and
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kharak-supari, sukhad, and simultaneously sipping on Freny Siganporia. Their effort
agarbattis were generously Frooty. On the way back, and care – especially with
offered to the sea, Ava Monajats were sung by Aban those above the 80 years of
Ardeshir Banu. Urchins along Jassawalla and Shernaz age – was commendable and
the shore helped collect sea Bulsara, and the entire bunch appreciated.
water in bottles for all of us joined in the singing. All in all, the journey was
to take back home. After this Credit for the smooth a pleasant, happy one, with
ritual was complete, the men passage of the event goes to everybody looking forward to
and womenfolk performed PWC Secretary, Mr. Pervez next year’s trip.
On Sunday, 6th April 2014, loud reciting of 2 Yatha Ahu their prayers, some seated
Mah Ava Roj Govad, the Vairyo’s and 1 Ashem Vohu at the cement benches and
Panthaki Baug Welfare for a safe journey. Amidst the others standing at the gate.
Centre (PWC) of Panthaki (cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:16)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:193)(cid:72)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:69)(cid:92)(cid:15)(cid:3) Naturally, this otherwise-
Baug, organised a bus trip for and we arrived at Chowpatty unusual practice piqued the
senior citizens to Chowpatty an hour later at 6.00 pm. curiosity levels of passers-by,
sea face for prayers and a As we disembarked and who stopped to snap photos of
religious ceremony. arranged ourselves on the our group, our hired bus with
The bus, packed with a pavement, we were greeted the ‘Senior Citizens’ banner
ripe 40 senior citizens (some by high tide and a sea of included!
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their walking sticks), huddled were then covered piously of prayer and relaxation, it
into the bus and embarked on in scarves by the ladies and was time to make the return
the journey to Chowpatty at black topis by the men as the journey back. We all assembled
5.00 pm and set off with the Kusti prayers were recited on back inside the bus, took our
Tuesday, the 25th Radio Club Kersi Limathwalla and
of March 2014, Vada Dasturji Saheb.
saw Parsis decked While Mr. Limathwalla
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make their way to the to the Community
Bombay Presidency Radio what has so abundantly
Club Pier at 5.00 pm to seek been given to us by the Dear Mamaiji,
the blessings of water deity Community, Vada Dasturji You always make me read
Avan Ardavisur Banu on the Saheb issued a wake-up the Gujarati calendar date
occasion of Ava Mahino Ava call to the audience, asking from the front page of
Roj. The function started them all to think about the the Parsi Times. Today is
Zamyad Roj. What does that
off with a Jashan headed issues currently clouding
mean?
by Vada Dasturji Khurshed the Community – from
Dear Dikri,
Dastoor of Udvada along the dwindling numbers to
Zamyad Roj is the day dedicated to the Angel, the
with 21 Mobeds. the status of education.
Divinity, the Yazata who presides over the Earth. The
Celebrations of Ava Post this, Keynote Earth is not just a physical planet but a living organism
Yazad Nu Parab were Speaker, Ervad Aspandiar in every way, including in Spirit. Many cultures refer
started years ago by Mr. Dinshaw Merchant and Mr. (cid:39)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:77)(cid:76)(cid:15)(cid:3) (cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:78)(cid:72)(cid:3) (cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:87)(cid:3) (cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3) (cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:76)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3) (cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3) to her as Mother Earth. Dedicate yourself this day to
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by Committee Members Kersi Limathwalla, and evil, where good ultimately triumphs. expressing love and gratitude to Her for all that she
has been providing since eons. Ground yourself. Take
Bakhtawar Merchant, Zarir Bhathena, Ervad Nadir As the function neared its end, a vote of thanks
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Modi, Rusi Bhumgara, and Kersi Commissariat. was given by Rusi Bhumgara to all who had so
Earth. Also, thus, strengthen your bonds with your own
Zarine Commissariat was compere for the evening. generously contributed to making the evening a human mother. Cherish her with unconditional love.
The festivities began with a wonderful Monajat success, in particular to the Management of Radio The day preceding this one, Aasman, stands for Sky
by Mr. Marzban Mehta and a lovely song composed Club. The celebrations came to an end with the (Father). Thus, we see the subtle indication of the Male-
by Rustom Chothia, sung by the students of Girton ceremonial singing of ‘Chhaiye Hame Zarthosthi’ Female, Yin-Yang Principles that pervade the Universe.
High School. Following this, there were speeches by and other nostalgic numbers by Mr. Marzban Mehta. With inputs from Parvez J. Daruwala
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 05
Milind Deora, INC
(Indian National
Congress) Candidate
from the Mumbai
South Constituency,
campaigning at appru
Godrej Baug on Sunday,
the 6th of April 2014.
Bicentennial Celebrations Begin!
Founded in 1815, Christ Church is
onwards to celebrating its 200th
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festivities kicked of this Saturday, the 12th
of April, with a host of exciting activities
and events organised by the School’s
PTA, ranging from rangoli, salad-making,
photography, and essay writing to a fancy
dress competition for the kids, a treasure
hunt, and a pageant hunt for Mr. and Ms.
BTH (Bicentennial Talent Hunt). Our very
own Editor Freyan Bhathena will be joining
in the festivities this Saturday along with
some P.T. Girls who are proud to be Christ
Church Alumni! Watch this space for more!
H
ue, the fashion store on Hughes
Road, has always been a
one-stop shop for the trendy.
Recently, the Store launched its
Spring/Summer Collection. Seen at
the Store’s launch of the Collection
were fashionistas of Mumbai. We even
spotted Nauheed Cyrusi and Perizaad
Zorabian enjoying the Collection and
the company.
Contd. from Pg. 02
with unwarranted reasons! Good Deeds and resolve all
Yet, when it comes to our own problems amicably without
needs, however frivolous, we belittling others.
indulge without batting an May Happiness Be To You!
eyelid!! We go in the opposite Armaity Surendra Patel.
direction of our tenets, Good (cid:48)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:17)(cid:55)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)
Thoughts, Good Words and Dear Homi Dalal,
Good Deeds! Our Parsipanu Let us see what reply
is lost in the labyrinth of greed Mr.Burjor Pardiwala gives to
and ego. We, who were once your expose.
known for our philanthropy Incidentally, it has come in the
and charities, have now Parsee Press that Rs. 24 lakhs
become oblivious of others’ was given by Areez Khambata
needs and cries for help! This as fees to the lawyers who
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We are spoiling our names by of the Valsad Agiary in the
washing dirty linen in public! Gujarat High Court.
Half knowledge is Inter-married Parsee males
dangerous, and that holds true have not been banned from
of our Community, who have entering the Valsad Agiary
half or no knowledge of our by the Trustees of the Agiary.
religion. After initiating a child This obviously proves that
into our religion, thereafter, the Valsad Agiary Trustees
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love for our religion kindled for inter-married Parsi males
in our offspring. Within a and another law for inter-
few months of the Navjote married Parsi females!!!!!
ceremony, the child forgets PERHAPS THEY DON’T
the prayers. On occasions like KNOW THAT GENDER
Navroze, etc., they are taken to EQUALITY IS GUARANTEED
the Fire Temples and that’s it! TO ALL CITIZENS OF INDIA
I request Ms. Daisy BY THE CONSTITUTION OF
Zohrabi to write some more INDIA.
articles to inspire our lot to do Jal Desai.
06 SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
Election-par-eedu
neglected. In 1995, 4.15% of candidate in the Bandra
By P.T. Writer Piroja Jokhi
the budget was allotted for Constituency. Hailing from the
healthcare, which has reduced family of a genius, Mr. Nani
As the 16th Assembly to a mere 0.77%, the second Palkhivala, the chip of the old
Election is under way, last in the country. The rich block, Mr. Phiroze Palkhivala
voters are in a state of have become wealthier and has inherited values that the
confusion, as no party seems to healthier, but among the stalwart stood for. Not only the
be trustworthy enough. The last weaker section, cases of members of the Community,
phase of the Congress regime starvation and malnutrition but the entire Constituency
has probably been the darkest have increased to a great extent, should vote for him, as the
period of Indian democracy, especially among women public today wants a change –
tainted with multiple scams, and children. These authentic a change for the clean politics
shameless behaviour in both (cid:192)(cid:74)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:88)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:16)(cid:75)(cid:92)(cid:83)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3) that Mohandas Karamchand
the Houses of Parliament, and ‘development.’ Gandhi insisted upon.
total mis-governance, where The Aam Admi Party Rahul Gandhi is the
the parliamentarians looted entered the political arena grandson of Mr. Phiroze
public funds and properties. with the promise to weed out Gandhi, who was a member
Till the elections are over, corruption and bring good of the Parsi Community.
the voters are the kings, and honest governance. But Phiroze was the son-in law
lured and wooed with tall the hopes of the common man of Jawaharlal Nehru, but he
promises. It seems the ruling received a jolt with their many never hesitated to criticise
party has woken up from the controversial decisions. They the government of his father-
deep slumber with renewed failed to show the maturity in-law. He exposed the case
promises, which they failed to expected of them. Yet there is of Shri Ram Kishan Dalmia,
deliver during their long spell no doubt that they harbour who, as a public servant, used
in power. The country certainly honest intentions. Nonetheless, public money to fund for his
needs a change. they lack experience and personal gain. He further
There is much hype about maturity. There seems to be no exposed the Haridas Munda
the Modi factor, with the direction for the voters as they case, which ultimately led to
development agenda on the seem to be stuck between the the resignation of the Finance
cards, but the reality is far devil and the deep blue sea. Minister, T.T.Krishnamachari.
from the factual truth. It is It is not that there are no He continued challenging a
true that he has grabbed the dedicated and honest people number of issues and emerged
opportunity to establish some among the politicians, but as a bold, upright, and
big projects, but Gujarat has the tainted and the corrupt honest parliamentarian to be
not achieved a status where outnumber them. Under the reckoned with in his own right.
the common man has received circumstances, the public Unfortunately, there have been
his due share of progress and should ignore the party politics only a few Parsis in Parliament,
development. In the last ten and vote for candidates basis but all of them have shown
years, about 60, 000 small scale their merit, totally rejecting exemplary conduct and have
industrial units were shut tainted candidates with made us feel proud. Today,
down in Gujarat, raising the criminal records. The old hard- more than ever, we need
tally of unemployment to over cored thick-skinned politicians bold and upright members
six lakh. Gujarat ranks 5th in should be replaced by young, in the assembly, and I am
foreign investment and 12th energetic, enthusiastic youth sure the lone candidate from
in agricultural production. Its with a vision to bring change our Community, Mr. Phiroze
GSDP (Gross State Domestic for the better. This is the time Palkhivala from the AAP, will
Product) growth has declined voters have to show maturity not only win the election, but
by 3.44%. 57 of the 225 blocks in selecting candidates with will also inspire others in our
in 28 districts of Gujarat have clean images. Community to join politics
no electricity. There are 4, Unfortunately, the and weed out the corruption
55, 885 pending applications Community lacks interest inherent within – a goal which
for electricity connections. in politics, but we should will lead us to prosperity.
Healthcare has been totally support the lone Community
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 07
Community Coverage
Phiroze Palkhivala is the AAP was not a space for clean-thinking, high- the Bombay High Court for last two decades. He
candidate for North Central Mumbai minded citizens. We now have a platform earned his Law degree from Govt. Law College,
(Bandra East & West, Kalina, Kurla, for the ‘aam aadmi’ who is socially minded Mumbai and has appeared in numerous PIL’s. His
Chandivali, and Vile Parle). An inspiring and wants to devote his energy to the good main interest is in Spirituality.
amalgam of intellect and heart, Mr. of the nation.
Palkhivala, by all accounts, will make a Having held back for so long
very effective MP. He has an incisive mind (cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:81)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:76)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:3)
that is able to cut straight to the core of any this constituency, the AAP
issue, the burning passion to do what is seem to have got it right
right, and the desire to make a difference. with their choice of Phiroze
Nephew of Sri Nani Palkhivala, who Palkhivala. Here’s a candidate
fought relentlessly for the rights of the who seems incorruptible,
country through the dismal period of the proactive, secular and
emergency, and had the moral courage to speak progressive. Only time will tell whether
when all the voices of reason in the country had been he will be able to deliver, given the
silenced, Phiroze has inherited the same genes. His present political scenario, but considering
integrity and idealism make him stand apart from the the general calibre of our representatives,
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right. and the hope for a better tomorrow.
In fact, Phiroze Palkhivala never expected to be in Phiroze Palkiwala is an Advocate by
politics. Till the AAP appeared on the scene, politics profession and a practicing council in
Former Chairman of the world-renowned Tata Group (one of
the largest employers in Britain), Ratan Tata, was recently
honoured by Queen Elizabeth with a GBE (Knight Grand
Cross), one of the United Kingdom’s highest civilian awards.
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said the GBE had been bestowed on him for his services to UK/
India relations, inward investment to the UK, and philanthropy.
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awarded as part of the ‘Honorary British Awards to Foreign
Nationals’ for 2014, a might commendable
achievement! As Chairman Emeritus of Tata
Sons, Tata had been conferred a KBE (Knight
Commander) by the Queen back in 2009, a year after his Indian conglomerate had
acquired Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the ubiquitous British luxury car brand.
Joining in the praise was British Prime Minister David Cameron who lauded Tata
as he spoke of JLR as a ‘great story’ of the 500 million pounds investment by Tata
Motors in a new plant located in the West Midlands region.
Aside from his lengthy list of business contributions and achievements, Ratan
Tata is also recognised for his contributions to academia in the UK. The Sir Ratan
Tata Fellowship, currently in its 18th year, works with the London School of
Economics to offer an 8-month fellowship to scholars in the social sciences with
South Asian research experience to work at the LSE Asia Research Centre (ARC).
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Trent, established in 1998 runs lifestyle chain ’Westside’, hypermarket
chain ‘Star Bazaar’ and ‘Landmark’, a books and music chain and is the
retail arm of the Tata Group.
Noel Naval Tata, brother-in-law of Tata group Chairman Cyrus Mistry
has taken over as the Chairman of Trent,
succeeding F K Kavarana, who retired
from the group after turning 70 this month.
Noel, 57, was vice-chairman of the company and
was instrumental in getting British retail giant
Tesco as a partner to invest in Indian retailing. The
joint venture plans to invest Rs 680 crore in multi-
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venture after the Union government opened the
sector for foreign direct investment in September
2012.
Noel was the managing director of Trent from
1999, a post he relinquished in 2010 to become the
vice-chairman. The company’s consolidated turnover rose from Rs 8 crore in 1999
to Rs 1,932 crore in 2013.
He is also the non-executive chairman of Tata Investment Corporation and
chairman of Landmark, the group’s book and music retailer.
08 SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
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On Sunday 6th of April, Dadar
residents gathered to hear Dear Parsi Times Readers,
a group of individuals and
Politicians engage in dialogue about
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Shiv Sena BJP Alliance. The candidate
that represents the Alliance within
Mumbai South Central is Rahul
Shewale. He was joined by Mr. Aditya
Thackeray (President- Yuva Sena), Ms.
Shaina NC(Treasurer, BJP,
Maharashtra), Mr. Maneck
Davar, Mr. Mickey Mehta
and Mr. Jimmy Mistry. said from experience he
Some prominent Parsis knew that the Sena leaders I interacted with some members
there were Dr. Ramiyar helped in whatever way from the Parsi community last
P. Karanjia( Principal- possible & were always very week. The Thackeray family has
Dadar Athornan Boarding co-operative. For economic had many close Parsi friends,
Madressa), Mrs.Banoo stability, growth & progress for generations: be it Balasaheb
Makujina (Principal- Mr. Narendra Modi seems to Thackeray, Uddhav ji and myself.
J.B.Vaccha Girls High be the only choice. In Udvada Some of the friendships have
School), Mrs. Delna Jimmy also he showed his support been well known in social circles,
Mistry, Mrs.Zenobia for the Parsi community some remained in family circles.
Unvalla (Secretary -Dadar in several ways through
Parsi Colony Gymkhana), legislation to safe-guard (cid:55)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)
Mrs. Mithoo Jesia, Mrs. our property. Mr. Mody community as an emissary of the
Bachi Karkaria( Journalist), comes across as an out- party. Being candid, of course
Mrs. Tina Patel, Mrs. Anaita Vesuwalla, Mrs. Shaina NC said that she had right, dynamic & progressive leader. it is for elections and votes, but
Mrs. Roshni & Mr. Parvez Damania not come to tell the Community who to Mr. Parvez Damania said his on meeting them, it was much
and Mr. Adil Patrawalla. vote for. But it is important to cast one’s association with the Thackeray family more than that. Seeing familiar
Mr. Maneck Davar spoke how vote sensibly. She was very grateful to went back a long way. They work faces, smiles, it took me to a
important it was to vote for the right the people who had taken out the time for the common-man, are genuine, connect, never realized before.
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on NOTA, it’s a waste of your vote, being played on the same evening. She alliance will ensure smoothness in ask for votes, but also promised,
and if you vote for Congress, its a said the Parsi contribution to the city work which gets affected if there is a regardless whether I get the votes
waste of your future.” He said that was tremendous & she was very happy different government at the centre. or not, there are things I want to
65% of India’s population is under 35 to be there that evening. Parsis have left He mentioned a visit to Ahmedabad do for the community.
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about charity but about hopes and industry and they should continue to in place there. Mr. Narendra Modi’s MPs for the repair of dilapidated
aspirations of the people. He said that live upto that. (cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:78)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3) baugs.
if the Indian economy did not grow Mr. Aditya Thackeray began by (cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:3)(cid:74)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:17)(cid:3) 2) Get a scheme to support the
at 9%, it would be catastrophic to the saying, “I want this to be an informal Hearing Mr. Modi speak in Udvada Elders of the community that
country. To achieve this, stability was heart-to-heart talk with you. Some of showed the Community that in him are above 65 years, be it
required and the only man who could my best and most valuable friends are they have a leader who will always be medically or socially.
provide this was Narendra Modi. He Parsis. I spend so much time with them there for them. The Community will 3) Help the Parsi youth come into
then introduced Mr. Rahul Shewale, (cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:76)(cid:73)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:88)(cid:79)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:69)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:3) get the recognition they deserve. the mainstream, on merit, by
the BJP- Shiv Sena Candidate from the a minority Community.” Mr. Aditya Thackeray then said holding employment/ career
area. He said the country was indebted that he was ready to answer questions. programs for them and inviting
Mr. Rahul Shewale is a Civil to great Parsis like Dadabhai Naoroji Mrs.Bachi Karkaria said that the them to govt posts.
Engineer by profession & has been and Sir Phiroshah Mehta and it was a Community was very upset that
elected 3 times as a Corporator & as the pleasure to be there. He said we had Rohinton Mistry’s book “The Long I do know, the community is self
chair person of a standing Committee lived upto the promise of “sweetening Road” had been banned & withdrawn reliant, enterprising and visionary.
of the Municipal Corporation of the quality of life” and assimilating in from the Bombay University B.A. It has given many luminaries as
Mumbai. He spoke about the work the country. He concluded by saying syllabus & that he had been warned industrialists, statesmen, and
done in the Dadar Parsi Colony, the Shiv Sena – BJP alliance was the not to visit India. Mr. Aditya Thackeray guiding forces, but today as
like repairs & maintenance of roads, only hope of the country under the said that the book had never been the community does need some
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5 gardens, availability of the civic The next speaker Mr. Mickey the staff had said it was embarrassing this is to simply lend a friendly hand.
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He said the Country needs a leader India is ill and the only doctor is Mr. compulsory reading, it is left to choice The contribution of Parsis to
who understands & is sensitive to Narendra Modi. By default, there is reading. It is available in stores & has our dear city of Mumbai stands
the needs & problems of workers, no other individual with the passion never been banned. With regards to unparalleled and this is only to
farmers, labourers, ordinary tax- & commitment of Mr. Modi. On Rohinton Mistry there has never been help fellow Mumbaikars, who
payers, professionals, women, youth the global front too he is the best any threat to his life nor has he been love their city as much as I do.
& senior citizens. This is possible only representative. He told Parsi women warned or threatened to stay away I thank Parvez uncle and Roshni
through the Grand Alliance led by Mr. not to be silly saying Rahul Gandhi from India. Mr. Aditya Thackeray said aunty, Mr Maneck Davar, Mr Jimmy
Narendra Modi. He appealed to the “ketlo mitho che- ene vote apo. Rather ‘If he ever visits India I would be very Mistry and Mr Mickey Mehta for
Parsi community to elect him as their send him a love letter but vote sensibly happy to share a cup of tea with him.’ endorsing our candidates and
representative from Mumbai South- for the Sena-BJP. symbol bow and arrow, and for
West Lok Sabha constituency & enable Mr. Jimmy Mistry, architect & a reposing their faith in me.
him to serve them. resident of the Dadar Parsi Colony
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 09
Community Coverage
Crown or no
crown, each
Contestant
that walks the
ramp for the
May Queen
2014 Pageant
at Rustom
Baug has already won a dearth of exposure
and excellent guidance. This week Parsi Times
chats with Holistic Health Guru and Wellness
Coach Mickey Mehta about his involvement
with the successful pageant where he conducts
the 10 day Grooming Programme and also
judges the Ladies during the
Contest.
Once I had asked the
contestants if they had to
choose between dating
Khojeste Mistry and Jimmy
Mistry who would they pick…
The results were mixed.
P.T.: What advice would you
P.T.: You have been associated with give this year’s contestants?
the May Queen for 10 plus years M.M: I would advise the contestants
now… the contest has grown from to be spiritual, to use their beauty,
strength to strength.. why do you (cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:193)(cid:88)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)
think it has sustained and become transform society and do a lot for the
such a huge event? underprivileged always.
M.M: Through pageants the youth P.T.: Why would you urge parents to
undergo tremendous experiential let their daughters participate in a
learning. We try and install in them beauty pageant?
a lot of value systems like Caring, M.M: Simply because it is a great
and sharing. Each year I take the opportunity for them to mingle with
May Queen Contestants to the Parsi girls from different walks of life so
General and Free senior Citizen Wards that there is immense amount of cross
to mingle with the poor or abandoned pollination and learning. In such
elders of our Community and show conditions girls learn to share and not
them that someone cares. want to trample onto the other but
I always tell models ‘don’t only uplift the weaker ones
be models on ramp or in print P.T.: Our Editor Freyan Bhathena will
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transformations in the society around year. Any advice from yourself, a
you’. If even one of the girls’ takes the seasoned judge at pageants?
advice forward my purpose is reached. M.M.: Sure! Fellow judge, please don’t
We teach them to respect parents, be put them in a spot by asking questions
open and honestly communicate. To on community and religion. Instead
be benevolent they are taught grace challenge their intelligence and ask
and compassion. They should lead by them questions of larger interests of
example. life and questions which can address
P.T.: What are the changes you have larger issues
seen in the Pageant over 10 years? P.T.: What do you look for in a winner
M.M: Now we have girls coming from for the Pageant?
every walk of life including the ones M.M.: The winner has to be a person
going for higher studies. This speaks who is completely heart oriented as
about how the pageant has been able to this is a contest not a competition.
contribute. People have seen it grow! P.T.: All the girls will be putting their
P.T.: What’s your favourite part of best feet forward so how tough is
the pageant it to suss out the trueness from the
M.M: The Q&A by far!! I judge the drama?
Body Beautiful round. In the Q&A M.M.: Yes! We do get feedback from
there is typical parsi fun and humour! the other sessions and people and in
Funny are the questions and so funnier general this comes across in the time
are the answers! they spend with us.
P.T.: Any particular ‘oooo’ moment P.T.: Thanks Mickey! Look forward to
you remember? seeing you there!
M.M: A judge asked a contestant if she
would consider marrying outside the FOR ENROLMENT

Community. She replied… ‘Andhado Go from a simple pretty girl to a powerful
chalse, behro chalse, lulo chalse…
pro on the ramp! Quick! Head to Pg. 10 and
pan Parseej joye!’ and the crowd went
see how you can participate!
wild!!!
10 SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
In Focus
P.T. Reporter Tina Dastur meets the talented Jehangir Jehangir, drummer for Baycity Lights in this exclusive P.T. Chat.
An interview with Jehangir J.J.: Well, I was given a snare drum joined Something Relevant.
Jehangir, drummer of the by my uncle, Kavas, for my Navjote. P.T.: (cid:4)(cid:400)(cid:3)(cid:393)(cid:258)(cid:396)(cid:410)(cid:3)(cid:381)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:258)(cid:3)(cid:271)(cid:258)(cid:374)(cid:282)(cid:853)(cid:3)(cid:296)(cid:258)(cid:374)(cid:400)(cid:3)(cid:374)(cid:381)(cid:396)(cid:373)(cid:258)(cid:367)(cid:367)(cid:455)(cid:3)
popular Mumbai-based Before that, I used to always jam with (cid:410)(cid:286)(cid:374)(cid:282)(cid:3)(cid:410)(cid:381)(cid:3)(cid:296)(cid:381)(cid:272)(cid:437)(cid:400)(cid:3)(cid:381)(cid:374)(cid:3)(cid:367)(cid:286)(cid:258)(cid:282)(cid:3)(cid:400)(cid:349)(cid:374)(cid:336)(cid:286)(cid:396)(cid:400)(cid:3)(cid:349)(cid:374)(cid:3)(cid:410)(cid:346)(cid:286)(cid:3)(cid:272)(cid:286)(cid:374)(cid:410)(cid:396)(cid:286)(cid:3)
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where he started from, what motivates say it all started back then. Also, I (cid:400)(cid:381)(cid:373)(cid:286)(cid:381)(cid:374)(cid:286)(cid:3)(cid:346)(cid:258)(cid:400)(cid:3)(cid:286)(cid:448)(cid:286)(cid:396)(cid:3)(cid:282)(cid:381)(cid:374)(cid:286)(cid:876)(cid:400)(cid:258)(cid:349)(cid:282)(cid:3)(cid:258)(cid:400)(cid:3)(cid:258)(cid:3)(cid:296)(cid:258)(cid:374)(cid:845)(cid:842)
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what drew him to the drums, and performing since my parents have P.T.: Drums! Must be the most painful
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P.T.: Hi Jehangir! What are your earliest P.T.: Tell me about your early years as a drum kit,(cid:3)(cid:258)(cid:374)(cid:282)(cid:3)(cid:346)(cid:381)(cid:449)(cid:3)(cid:282)(cid:381)(cid:3)(cid:455)(cid:381)(cid:437)(cid:3)(cid:410)(cid:396)(cid:258)(cid:448)(cid:286)(cid:367)(cid:3)(cid:449)(cid:349)(cid:410)(cid:346)(cid:3)(cid:349)(cid:410)(cid:845)
memories of drumming and how did drummer. How hard was it
you get into it? And why the drum in (cid:302)(cid:374)(cid:282)(cid:349)(cid:374)(cid:336)(cid:3)(cid:258)(cid:3)(cid:400)(cid:393)(cid:258)(cid:272)(cid:286)(cid:3)(cid:258)(cid:374)(cid:282)(cid:3)(cid:272)(cid:258)(cid:396)(cid:448)(cid:349)(cid:374)(cid:336)(cid:3)
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J.J.: My earliest memory of (cid:373)(cid:437)(cid:400)(cid:349)(cid:272)(cid:258)(cid:367)(cid:3)(cid:396)(cid:286)(cid:258)(cid:367)(cid:373)(cid:845)
drumming was on my Super Calcutta J.J.: I got quite lucky in my
Drum Kit playing a Nirvana song early years as a drummer
with my cousin, Ardeshir, on guitar actually. I had a great teacher,
in my bedroom. I got into drumming William Fernandes, who let J.J.: (cid:44)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)
incidentally when I saw the band that (cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:77)(cid:82)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3) drum kit which I love more and more
I am playing for now perform at my – and that’s what was most every day I play because it just sounds
school fun fair... I guess you can say it’s important, I would say. That so damn good!! When I travel, though,
come full circle in a way. aside, though, he still gave me I only carry my Demondrive Single
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J.J.: Completely and totally a Mumbai fortunate enough to have found mix of Istanbul and Zildjian.
boy, and intend to be so my entire life. some very talented musicians P.T.: How did you meet your fellow
P.T.: (cid:116)(cid:346)(cid:258)(cid:410)(cid:3)(cid:282)(cid:396)(cid:286)(cid:449)(cid:3)(cid:455)(cid:381)(cid:437)(cid:3)(cid:410)(cid:381)(cid:3)(cid:373)(cid:437)(cid:400)(cid:349)(cid:272)(cid:3)(cid:258)(cid:400)(cid:3)(cid:258)(cid:3)(cid:272)(cid:346)(cid:349)(cid:367)(cid:282)(cid:853)(cid:3) (cid:90)(cid:75)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3) (cid:271)(cid:258)(cid:374)(cid:282)(cid:373)(cid:258)(cid:410)(cid:286)(cid:400)(cid:3) (cid:258)(cid:374)(cid:282)(cid:3) (cid:296)(cid:381)(cid:396)(cid:373)(cid:3) (cid:17)(cid:258)(cid:455)(cid:272)(cid:349)(cid:410)(cid:455)(cid:3) (cid:62)(cid:349)(cid:336)(cid:346)(cid:410)(cid:400)(cid:3)
and any memories of what got you so in a band called Zephyr. We won (formally known as STR)?
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