That the BPP is a divided house is known to the Community. Despite this, the Community continues to hope that the issues will somehow be resolved!

However, not only does the end not appear to be in sight, things appear to be getting worse!

Parsi Times Readers will remember that Dinshaw Mehta was involved in the alleged CASH for transfer of tenancy matter - where his accusers were none other than

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…I will also go into coma.Pheroze Patel begs Trustees in his correspondence allegedly

created under Dinshaw Mehta’s guidance.

Heart Happy Havovi

Pg. 04

Khichdi @ Navsari

Pg. 07

Good Grip

Pg. 13

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The Khada Parsi is a man reborn. Maybe a little confused because of all the changes around him… not knowing how similar his stone facade is to the facade of the city he is rooted to. Think about it… his rescued structure is created with stone from Bangalore

and the efforts of a multi-cultural team… much like this city itself. He has stood in muted silence, like most of the people who live around him; observing roads

He has not objected to getting covered with the dust of everyday life and has withstood the heat and longed for the rain…. just like us all. Few metres under the feet of this majestic Khada Parsi’s 40-foot high pedestal, the earth has been mutilated to lay fresh wires and gas pipes. And so much like the the city he lives in, Khada Parsi has found a way to rewire and reshine without moving an inch!

fountains surrounding Shet Cursetjee Manockjee each day… in an effort to make us notice once again and admire an upstanding man. Unfortunately, the statue of him has outlived the city’s

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his colleague Trustees. This led to the prestigious World Zoroastrian Congress almost getting cancelled, police complaints, court cases, a stay on all housing allotments etc.

After this Mehta was reduced to a minority in the BPP Board, unable to have his way as he was so accustomed to doing in the past.

halt with the Board meetings becoming a farce and the language used in the Board

Any item that the other Trustees write to be added to the agenda is placed so far down on the agenda that it never reaches discussion point, despite written

issues. And, for this Mehta needs certain staff members to co-operate! In steps Sr. Executive Pheroze Patel.After the untimely passing of Mehli Colah, the BPP advertised for a new CEO.

More than 20 applications were received, but the decision to appoint a new CEO has been stalled for months.

Pheroze Patel is therefore sitting in the meetings and doing the work.

according to the records available, she was not deserving. Allegedly Pheroze Patel is very malleable and does exactly what Mehta tells

“…members of the staff who, like you, shamelessly collect their salary form the BPP but work for Dinshaw Mehta – for his personal gain.”

Some time in March, Pheroze Patel tendered his resignation from the BPP. Mehta, who would have been badly handicapped if Patel left, and hence DID NOT INFORM THE OTHER TRUSTEES of the resignation.

The Trustees came to know about the resignation only when Patel’s wife Zenobia wrote to all the Trustees, on 2nd April, where she said “A letter of resignation is already given to the Chairman, Mr Dinshaw Mehta i.e. in March 2014 but the letter is still not responded to at your end.” She requested the Trustees to “Kindly accept his resignation with immediate effect and appoint someone else so that he can step down.”

In a second undated letter, Patel’s wife wrote “It is with deep regret that I wish to state that I have already sent a letter of resignation of my husband Mr. Pheroze D. Patel working as CEO at your end.

My husband has already sent a letter of resignation to the Chairman Mr. Dinshaw Mehta, in the month of March 2014 much in advance.

During the meeting on Tuesday last he was confronted on this topic and as before, was asked to wait for some time and not resign immediately. Let me remind your good selves that this matter is not taken immediately even though my husband because of his ill health had written in his letter with immediate effect.

Three months have lapsed in this matter.”

says “Pheroze, please don’t parrot what Dinshaw Mehta wants you to say…”

“…so that stress and strain and trauma you

I have instructed my wife and daughter, if I suffer any heart ailment, they should

OR WILLING THIS IS THE KEY QUESTION!

come to a painful and grinding halt! When will all this end????

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BPP SR. EXECUTIVE PHEROZE PATEL SAGA

…members of the staff who, like you, shamelessly collect their salary form the BPP but work for Dinshaw Mehta – for his personal gain. - Excerpt from a letter to Pheroze Patel from Trustee Yazdi Tantra

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Community Coverage 03SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

A candid Mr. Rusi Mistry caught in action on the set of the upcoming sequel to the all-too-famous Singham movie, Singham Returns. Mr. Mistry essays the role of Rusibhai Irani Hotelwalla, the owner of an Irani Hotel, and this picture captures him behind the counters (Don’t miss the ‘Yummy Caramel Custard in the background!). Singham Returns is slated for release on August 15th 2014, and the entire Team at Parsi Times can’t wait to get our tubs of popcorn ready to get a glimpse of Mr. Mistry in what’s guaranteed to be a super-entertaining sequel!

The brother-sister duo Hoshedar and Parinaz Chichgar of Godrej Baug being

prizes by Mr. Mangal Prabhat Lodha of the Lodha Group at the Fellowship School on the 15th of June 2014. The two Chichgar siblings participated in the Malabar Hill Mahotsav, an annual sports and cultural extravaganza conducted by the Lodha Group (in conjunction with the BJP) for citizens of

various age groups of the Malabar Hill area. Trained under the able guidance of Mr. Dara Doomasia, Parinaz won the Gold in the Long Jump event (Age Group 11 – 14 years) along with a cash prize of Rs. 3,000 while her brother Hoshedar won the Silver in the 50m Sprint (Age Group 11 – 14 years) with a cash prize of Rs. 2,000. Colossal congratulations to both these siblings on behalf of the Team at P.T.!

13-year old Ervad Farzad Aspi Driver receiving the Best Ervad Trophy from High Priest, Dastur Peshotan Mirza, for the second time at the recently concluded 13th Residential Refresher Programme for Ostas and Ervads and the 6th Residential Workshop for Behdin Pasbaans. Farzad also topped the Bhanter and written test conducted during the Course. A Gamadia Colony resident, Farzad was later felicitated for his achievements by the Gamadia Colony Residents Association at their annual Dae Mah Jashan on 8th June 2014. P.T. heaps congratulations on this young Ervad for his sterling wins!

Post our interview with President/Trustee of the New Bombay Zoroastrian Association, Mr. Shahrukh Doctor, last week, Parsi Times was most delighted to spot the laying of the Foundation Stone for the New Bombay Agiary on Sunday, the 15th of June 2014. P.T. congratulates the individuals instru-mental in setting up this Agiary and wishes them the very best onward and forward!

Community Coverage04SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

Let us all stand as one and thank Pak Dadaar Ahura Mazda and

the brave courageous lady who thought nothing of donating her brain-dead son’s heart and saved a young Zoroastrian’s life from certain death. Dubbed ‘Mother Courage’ by the TOI, this lady showed “extraordinary grit and clarity in the hours that followed,” said her Grief Counsellor, K. Prakash. The woman, whose name can’t be disclosed under the organ donation law, works as a village health nurse and was AWARE of organ donation. “I have heard a lot about the subject and I always thought that if something happened to me, I would want my organs to be donated. But I never thought I would be in a place where I would have to take a call on my one and only son. But this is what he would have wanted,” she said. When the Grief Counsellor brought up the topic about donating her son’s organs, she discussed with her family and readily agreed. “She took me for a walk,” said Prakash. “Over a cup of tea, she spoke about how she was proud of her son and the lives he would save.” On the evening of the 16th

of June, the young Mumbai girl received a fresh lease on

a heart transplant, as the accident victim’s blood group and body weight matched only with hers.

The young recipient had been diagnosed with cardiompathy (swelling of the heart) three years ago. Earlier in 2014, doctors told her parents she had just about three months to live and a heart transplant was her best shot at survival.

The family headed to Chennai in April, and on Monday, the Commerce

the heart of a road accident victim. The synchronised operation between doctors of two hospitals (donor and

police to create a ‘green corridor’ (where a vehicle can move at speeds up to

a complete halt) along the 12 km route in under 14 minutes, has become a talking point.

After waiting with bated breath as the clock ticked

down on their daughter’s life,

were with the donor’s. “It is a paradoxical situation, where you are waiting for someone to die so that your loved one can live. The real hero here is the donor family. For a mother to lose a 27-year old and still make a decision to donate organs is the ULTIMATE GESTURE OF HUMANITY,” said her mother.

... And look at us! Still

over whether to cremate or bury our dear departed

an eye-opener for our Community? It’s surprising that with all our collective intelligence, the thought of donating our organs (possibly to save the life of one of our own, or just another living being) has no place or space for debate. There are countless people out there who could get a new lease on life by this noblest and ‘Ultimate Gesture of Humanity.’ We, as a Community, are renowned for our generosity and kindness undisputedly, but should that

assistance, scholarships etc.? Can’t we take our generosity a few notches higher to another level?Photo Captions:1. Loganathan’s mother Rajalakshmi (in blue) at the RGGGH on Monday.2-3. Officials carrying Loganathan’s heart to the ambulance.4. Parents of the recipient.5. A police vehicle piloting the ambulance through the green corridor.6. The ambulance driver Kathir Vel being congratulated.7. Officials escorting the heart into the hospital.8. Loganathan (inset) Photo Credits: R. Satish Babu, Albin Mathew and P. Jawahar

Heart Happy Havovi! A heart saved a young Zoroastrian life. In the midst of our world full of money and madness comes a story that truly makes us sit back and take stock. P.T. Reluctant Writer tells the tale of a Parsi Family saved by the generous gift of a Mother.

By the Reluctant Writer

World for All, the Animal welfare NGO has

teamed up with Parsi Times for this exclusive column! This week, it features loving animals that

need homes and could do with the love and care of affectionate Parsi households. So whether you live alone and are looking for a companion or you want to teach your children responsible love and caretaking, or if you simply love animals, here is a a hopeful soul who deserves a chance to make you happy! TO ADOPT : Please Call/SMS 9820496099

Happy-go-lucky Gigi will steal your heart the moment you lay eyes on his beautifully-patterned coat and large r o u n d eyes. Gigi loves to be in the company of his favourite p e o p l e and his b r o t h e r , Snow.

Hugo is a handsome little devil, a real heartbreaker! This gorgeous boy enjoys a good cuddle with his humans and loves to play chasey with his strings and the other pets at home.

Say Cheese! This little beauty can’t wait to

loves company, and is very playful.

05SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

Lion Prof. Dr. Firdos T. Shroff, President of the Lions Club of Bombay, presided over one of the last meetings of his term and turned it into a celebration of thanks.

On the 13th of June, the illustrious Lions Club of Cuff P a r a d e celebrated t h e i r

C l u b ’ s Award &

Recognition Nite by recognising members and non-members of the Club who had contributed to their growth and society as a whole.

The Chief Guest for the mega event was the enigmatic Lion Bhavna Shah, PDG (2002-03). Community members and club members of all ages were there to applaud the efforts of many of their own. Included in the celebration was Parsi Times Editor, Freyan Bhathena, who accepted a token of appreciation on behalf of the Weekly.

Word has come in that Dadi Balsara, one of the richest NRIs from Singapore and founder of the Himalayan natural mineral water brand, passed away from what appears prima facie to be a cardiac arrest at his suite in the Taj Mansingh Hotel, New Delhi. P.T. condoles Mr. Balsara’s passing, and our prayers are with him and his family at this tragic time.

DADI BALSARA NO MORE

… And sold! Meherangir, the sprawling sea-facing bungalow of the Father of Indian Atomic Energy, Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, on the leafy slopes of Malabar Hill has, after much contention and bidding, been successfully sold by auctioneer National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA) to the family of Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd., for the phenomenal price of Rs. 372 crore – one of the highest amounts shelled out for a standalone property. The Godrej family (of whom Pheroza Godrej, wife of Jamshyd Godrej, bid on behalf of the family) outbid Ajay Piramal, the second highest bidder with a bid of Rs. 371 crore. The auction was concluded and brought to a close as per the provisions of the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950. Upon receiving approval from the Charity Commissioner to transfer the property – a process that could take up to 45

days – the property will be handed over to the Godrej family.

The auctioning process for Dr. Bhabha’s 50-year old 17-room, 17,550 sq. ft. bungalow had

nuclear fraternity, particularly the employees of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), who were of the view that the bungalow deserved to be preserved as a heritage site, either as a Nuclear Exhibition Centre or as a Museum. However, NCPA Chairman Khushroo N. Santook viewed this through another lens. According to him, Dr. Homi Bhabha did not own the entire property; he owned 1/3rd of it till his sudden demise in 1966, post which it became

the sole property of his brother, Dr. Jamshed Bhabha, who, prior to his death in 2007, had willed the property – paintings, artifacts, jewellery, furniture et al included – to the NCPA, a cultural institution set up by him.

Sources say the bungalow will be used by the Godrej family for personal purposes. Either way, it’s a major win for them, and we can only hope that they – in whatever capacity as is possible – will carry his wonderful legacy forward in some way or the other.

The Godrej family gets the keys to Meherangir

An evening of Thanks

Spiritual Satara06SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

The earlier history of Parsis at Satara is not much known to the families currently living in Satara; however, it is said that there were around 500 families – mainly agriculturists – when the

Satara. The Bai Navazbai Khan Satara Agiary was consecrated in memory of the family members of the Khan and Mistry families in the year 1911 on 2nd July,

This was later handed over to the Satara Zarathosti

On the early morning of Monday, 9th June 2014, I reached the

Khan Agiary at Satara to be warmly welcomed by Mr.

gate of the Agiary. Earlier during our telecon, I was informed by Mr. Yazdi that

103 years of its existence, and a small Jashan was

family in attendance. My

that this is one of those well-

awaits regular visitors to

maintaining and running it. Sitting at the Mobed quarters

tea, Mr. Yazdi, Para Mobed and caretaker of this Agiary, tells me all that he knows of

P.T.:

tell me more about this Agiary

Mr. Yazdi: Welcome Khushroo, I feel very good that once more I have someone to talk to and share my thoughts and the facts that I know

Khan Agiary, as it is famously called in this area amongst Parsis, was once the glorious

in and around Satara. After its consecration in 1911 and

the Agiary was utilised to

families of Satara. During this

the longest-serving Mobed in Panthaki Saheb Ervad

whose dedicated service to the Atash Padshah from 1938 to 1963 is well remembered by the old time Parsis visiting this Agiary.P.T.: Of what I know from recent history of this Agiary,

instrumental in taking care of this Agiary for the last 50 years. What do your records say on this?Mr. Yazdi:records found on the historic stone at the entrance of the Agiary, on the eve of the Golden Jubilee of the Agiary, there was a fundraiser to

building and the Mobed quarters, and they were successful in collecting an

The Golden Jubilee Fund

family in it, and thereafter, when the Agiary needed more funds to run and families in

Satara started migrating to

themselves took on the onus

their own, without any Trust

from donors elsewhere. They continue to do so till date.P.T.: What is your family background, and how is the

in bringing you here?Mr. Yazdi: I am originally

around 10 years, before I came for the interview of

1995 to Satara, and I very well remember that it was Mrs.

who took my interview and selected me for this esteemed

a woman of strong desires

and gained a lot

all her family members. Her

in the Prayer Hall at the Agiary.P.T.: How were your initial years at this Agiary and when did you begin to take over the entire duties of a caretaker at this Agiary?Mr. Yazdi: It’s been almost two decades now since my

I was entrusted with the boi duties of this Dadgah Saheb. I, being a Para Mobed, learned

from our holy books over the years and also learned

there are only two resident Zarthosti families at Satara.

of the Satarawallas, who were once into the construction line but are all retired now. P.T.: What is the difference

early years of your service to this Agiary and today?Mr. Yazdi: During the initial years of my service to this Agiary, the outside Zarthosti visitors at this Agiary were noteworthy, since we had regular tourists coming from Panchgani through tours arranged by Turel Brothers,

citizens came to receive the blessings of the Dadgah Saheb. In those years, the Agiary had good income through regular

the year. Today, all that has slowed down due to very little or no visitors to this Agiary all around the year.P.T.: How would you

life today at Satara?Mr. Yazdi: I relish fond memories of my earlier life at

Opening the gates at The Satara AgiaryBy P.T. Writer Khushroo P. Mehta

Contd. on Pg. 08

Community Coverage 07SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

“All hail the rains!” say the men folk of Navsari as they celebrate the annual Ghee Khichdi Festival on Bahmanya Nu Parab on the 15th of June this year!

The Ghee Khichdi Festival is century-old traditional festival to welcome the rains, and is celebrated throughout Navsari.

Over the years, generation after generation in almost every house of Navsari have lovely stories to relay about this unique festival. It is conducted every year by the Zarthosti men of Navsari on Bahman Roj of Bahman Mahino, which is a vegetarian day; this year the day fell on Sunday, 15th June 2014.

The festival started at 6 am, when a group of men went around every Parsi house with the aim of collecting gifts. People of every house give rice, dal, or cash – whatever is available in the house is given. After the huge round of

the second round consisted of preparation and cooking – traditionally, the preparation consists of khichdi sauce with boiled eggs.

Only Zarthosti men folk cook the food and eat it for lunch. Free lunch is provided to all men. As this is the beginning of the monsoon season, the men and boys sing songs for a bountiful monsoon season. This festival serves as a good bonding agent amongst men of the Community, and new friendships are forged each year. It also teaches young Zarthosti men to take pride

of such Community celebrations alive.

By P.T. Reporter Khushroo P. Mehta

A SPECIAL TRADITION FOR PARSI MEN @ NAVSARI

A lesser known fact about Mahatma Gandhi; he contributed greatly

alternate natural therapies. Celebrating this side of the

Great Mahatma is a new 2-part documentary titled ‘Gandhi – The Healer.’

The making of the

documentary is supported by the Aditya Birla Foundation and Bharat Parekh of the Eternal Gandhi Foundation.

guru, is presenting the story

and the narrative that will take viewers across seven locations in India including Mumbai, Kerala, Meghalaya,

Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur, and Delhi, with a special focus on the backwaters of Kerala.

The techniques and natural remedies that were used by Gandhi to cure the destitute of chronic ailments will be celebrated. Contributing to the reel are interviews of interest, including one of Indian director and screenwriter, Shyam Benegal.

Mickey Mehta says about

culmination of a year-long research into Gandhiji’s practice of alternative and natural therapies. Through this initiative, we hope to spread awareness of the lesser known wellness remedies and therapies that have been passed on to us by our ancestors.”

The Mahatma and Mickey

Shyam Benegal with Mickey Mehta

Parsi Point08SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

Wisdom and Reason are always a very formidable

combination of a good head and a good heart. There have been a couple of articles in another publication on the subject where one Mr. Daboo, whilst reading a book on Zoroastrianism, stated that the two words that describe the foundation of philosophical thought are Wisdom and Reason. He argued that just

Dokhmas, the soul is invoked by Sarosh, whereas even a most pious person if consigned to cremation gets no help from the pious Sarosh Yazad.

Mr. Dhabhar on the other hand is rigid in his opinion that the injunctions in the Vendidad clearly state that the Zoroastrians have no choice except Dokhmenashini. If the body of a Zoroastrian is disposed by cremation or any other method except Dokhmenashini, the Sarosh prayers have no effect, and the soul of the dead gets captivated by spirits of the lower order.

Perhaps that may be the reason why the Trustees of the BPP and the High Priests have decided that when Sarosh Yazad is not granting them the permit, why waste money and energy on prayers? This may be their logical reason behind denial of prayers and ban on the priests! Yet one fails to understand the logic behind why the prayers are

onwards by the same priests who were denied to pray earlier?

Imagine Sarosh Yazad coming all the way from heaven to receive the souls,

the Dokhmas, returns empty handed. Poor souls – though their bodies are saved from the hazards of rotting and putrefying, their souls are lurking in the dark.

Our body is a great gift of God. It is a temple in which our divine soul is established as a shrine. Our ultimate aim in life is to attain divinity and gain knowledge. The religious scriptures help us make progress, but there is no teacher better than the voice of the conscience within our hearts, which never fails to give the right guidance. Scriptures have reached us through scholars who interpret them to their way of thinking, and may not be in line with the original. There is a perceived

faith and tradition on one hand, and reason with wisdom, on the other.

The mind helps us to think and understand in a logical way. When body, mind, and soul work in harmony with each other, wisdom and virtues are created. Creating of values is in fact creating humanity.

On death, the body and the soul part their ways permanently. What happens to the soul is left to our imagination, but the material lifeless body cannot be survived and needs to be disposed at the earliest. At the same time, prayers and rituals are considered necessary for the salvation of the soul. Both are very sensitive issues and it is hard to compromise one for

the other. We need to arrange for the body to be disposed at the earliest before decay sets in, and we need to dispose the body in a way that causes no harm to the neighborhood. If there is a way by which the above two conditions are

transparency, people can be convinced to avoid the method of cremation. If there is none,

it should be left to the people to have their way. There is no reason why we should not

the body and religious prayers for the salvation of the soul simultaneously.

Under the present circumstances, the bodies lying in the Dokhmas are in a most pathetic and pitiable condition, insulting the dignity of the dead and causing hazards to the environment. In absence of the vultures for the last couple of decades, we are still insisting

the Dokhmas, which have become redundant in absence

of the vultures who were the sole architects of the system. The leaders of the Community should provide an alternative for decent and speedy disposal of the dead bodies. Resorting to pressure and threats of punishment has increased hostility and confrontation. Under such circumstances, let the Community members have freedom to decide for themselves whether they still want Dokhmenashini (a system surviving on a ventilator) or another method like cremation. Imposition of strictures in the name of religion was a hasty decision

reasons to justify it. Witnessing the grave consequences of such decisions, they could have been avoided if we had used some wisdom and common sense. These strictures do not

stand the test either on ethical, moral, legal, or religious grounds. They have caused a lot of damage to our reputation, created a lot of ill

will in the Community besides causing a colossal loss to our exchequer. Not a heart melted, not a head moved, strange that the decision was unanimous. Wisdom and reason have no place in religion of fanaticism.

When a person dies and his body is cremated in a far off country like the USA, prayers are performed in Mumbai, whereas, prayers are denied to all those who are cremated in Mumbai. How can this double standard be explained?

It is believed that we reap the harvest of what we sow. If we plant the seeds of hatred, we cannot reap the fruits of blessings. The prayers we get

performed through the priests are on behalf of the dead, asking God for forgiveness for any sins committed by him/her. Whether God listens to the mediation of the priests or not is another matter, but it gives comfort to the relatives, believing that they have

their beloved. Ultimately, we shall be judged by the wisdom of God alone, not knowing whether the death prayers performed by the priests will make any difference to His judgement. But certainly God will not tolerate injustice to the innocent, denying a person to perform prayers for someone, and intentionally hurting the sentiments of the people who are already in a state of grief. It is a sin to punish the innocent, and a greater sin to do so in the name of religion. Highest human happiness and well-being is a life lived consistently, excellently, and in accordance with reason.

Judicious application of knowledge is wisdom, but we should not mistake knowledge for wisdom. Knowledge is necessary to make a living while wisdom helps you make a life. Knowledge is proud that he knows so much, wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens.

I remember the reasoning of an innocent young child who was told that the dead person has gone to God’s house. The innocent child could not reason out that when a person is not able move, how will he walk all the way to a faraway house of God. With all the wisdom and the knowledge we have, we have yet to understand the reasoning of the ignorant child.

By P.T. Writer Piroja Jokhi

There is so much superstition and hypocrisy around religion to baffle the people. The golden rule is to act fearlessly upon what one believes to be right.

Contd. from Pg. 06

Tarapore where my then Trustee, Mr. Ardeshir Tarapore, took care of me like a son. He valued my service to the Atash Padshah there. Those 10 years of my early life gave me the courage to take up this pious work of serving the Dadgah Saheb here. At Satara Agiary, the spiritual effect of the Atash Padshah has been miraculous for me, as I have been able to meet

and connect with noble souls in human forms in all these years, and have felt at peace with them. My good, cordial relations with all the members of the Cooper family and their constant support have been major plus points in me settling here.P.T.: What, according to you, should be done to save several unattended Agiaries where the Holy Fires face extinction?

Mr. Yazdi: I strongly feel that

his personal life, that a Mobed and caretaker dedicates to the Atash Padshah at Agiaries around India, there are very few who get good and favourable results from their supporters, be it the Trustees or Bedins. This needs to be changed. Please value the presence of a Mobed and

caretaker while he is there rather than grieve about it, once he is gone.

Soon after I visited the Khan Agiary with Mr. Yazdi, I was pleased to see the cleanliness maintained at the Agiary, in spite of its diminished footfall. The most effective change was in Mr. Yazdi, as he wore his Jamo, white topi, and sapat. It was a superb transformation for

an otherwise simple looking man. Once at the Keblah room, Mr. Yazdi proved, by his clear worded and loud prayers with perfect pronunciations, that he is no different from a regular Mobed when it comes to performing his duties. I wish there were more Zarthostis visiting this Agiary to witness this effect which comes over a man who is totally dedicated to his work.

09SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

Sixteen students of the Gopal Sharma Group of Schools along with their

Principal, Mrs. Gool Ghadiali, recently visited NASA in USA. The main exposure of this 12-day visit was a rigorous three-day camp organised at the Kennedy Space Centre (NASA), Orlando, USA. An ‘Astronaut Training

course was organised for the students, providing an exposure to zero gravity experience, various live space shuttles (including the Apollo and Atlantis), interaction with astronauts, engineering challenges, shuttle launch experience in a simulator, and a travelling in space experience through a 4D IMAX theatre. Astronaut interactions included lunches and sessions with them, giving umpteen opportunities to the students to converse with them and understand what it takes to become an astronaut and choose it as a career option. Mr. Mark Lee, an astronaut who has visited space 4 times, described to the students the life in space, his experiences in space, and how he decided to become an astronaut.

Of the experience, Mrs. Ghadiali says, “This exposure for my students at the Kennedy Space Centre, NASA, provided an excellent

opportunity for their overall development and building a long-term vision for oneself. Such visits build a global view for the students and prepare them for the competition ahead, as they step into the world for shaping their careers. The Gopal Sharma Group of Schools believes in ensuring holistic development of students and innovatively provides such exposure to the students. Apart from the Space Camp, we ensured that the students also experienced other places at the East Coast of U S A , m a k i n g the overall exposure a n e n r i c h i n g

In addition to the Space Camp, the students and Mrs. Ghadiali also visited places like New York, Washington, and Buffalo. At the world’s

the students visited the Empire State Building, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Ground Zero (site of World Trade Centre), and the UN

Headquarters. The amazing experience of viewing the Statue of Liberty left many of

the students mesmerised. The history of Washington was brought alive for the students with visits to the US Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam, Korean and World War 2 Memorials, the Smithsonian Museum, and the National Mall. On the way to the scenic Niagara Falls, Buffalo, the students were taken

to Hershey’s C h o c o l a t e World Factory,

giving them insights on

how one of the w o r l d ’ s

l a r g e s t

chocolate manufacturing plants is operated. At the Niagara Falls, the unbelievable night view and day experience through the boat ride on the ‘Maid of Mist’ left the students captivated. At Orlando, along with the Kennedy Space Center, they also visited the Disneyland, Universal Studios, and experienced the commercial life and shopping at the Florida Mall and Walmart.

On 8th June 2014, 35 senior citizens gathered at the Dadar

Rustom Framna Agiary to commence on a journey to the Pak Iranshah at Udvada. Omelets and Mutton Cutlets with bread were served as breakfast en route Manor, and a short break at Kamat’s for tea was made before proceeding on to Udvada.

On reaching Udvada, the group was welcomed by the Manager of the Sir J. J. Dharamshala. Some staunch Zoroastrians took baths, and the majority of them freshened up before heading to the Atash Behram to offer prayers and

seek blessings. On the huge balcony of the Dharamshala that faces the sea, tables and chairs were laid out, which could easily accommodate almost 30 people at a time, and this was where lunch was served between 1 and 2 pm. After lunch, some oldies stretched out on the huge benches while the rest were entertained with a few games of Housie. Prizes were given away to the winners, and at 3.30 pm the group started on their return journey.

A short break at Kamat’s for tea and biscuits once again, and the group continued the exhausting journey to Mumbai, wrestling numerous

repairs at the Godhbunder Bridge. Some got off at

Andheri and Mahim with the remainder ending their journeys at Dadar.

The Trustees and the Managing Committee Members are indeed very grateful to Mr. Xerxes Master, who has always given his bus for these purposes absolutely free of cost.

When interacting with the students on their return, they said that they had read this in the books, and now they were seeing it all live. What better way than to get yourself educated? It was a life-changing experience for the proud students of the Gopal Sharma Group of Schools. They were all praises for the School and their Principal, Mrs. Gool Ghadiali, who personally

took charge of this visit and accompanied them. They also shared that apart from the NASA exposure and visit to the important places, this visit was an excellent live personality development course integrated with learning skills on team-building and team-work, leadership and social skills and managing oneself.

ek blessings On the huge Andheri and Mahim withSenior Citizens’ Day Trip to Udvada!

An adventurous educator & Principal takes her students to NASA and beyond on a 12 day trip to USA.

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Life Guide 13SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

The process of evolution from quadripedal (being on four legs) to

bipedal (being on two legs) has given the greatest gift to humans of freely using their upper limbs for various functions.The hand is the keystone of this functional upper limb.Another gift to mankind is the opposed thumb, i.e. the thumb is placed in a different plane

be brought in opposition with

Grip strength is affected in

several conditions like:Stroke

ParkinsonismsUpper limb fracturesCervical radiculopathyAge relatedCarpal tunnel syndromeThoracic outlet syndrome

Some young active individuals also have a weak grip.Types Of Hand GripsDepending on the object you intend to hold or the work you want to do, your hand grip varies.The major two divisions include POWER GRIPS and PRECISION GRIPS.Power Grips: These are used when you intend to do any heavy work with your hands.

used while holding any circular object, e.g. ball.

used while holding cylindrical objects, e.g. a cold drink can.

formed while holding objects between

including the palm, e.g. a briefcase or shopping bags.

Precision Grips: These are used when you intend to do

where the pulp of your thumb and

take part in forming the grip, e.g. holding a key/toothbrush.

where the tip of your thumb and

take part, e.g. threading a needle.

between the pulp of your thumb and any one or multiple

morsel of food.WHY DO YOU NEED A STRONG GRIP?A strong grip is essential for a satisfactory performance of your upper limb. Stronger grip reduces the possibilities of developing hand deformities and pains.Simple tips for increasing your grip strength

Use a sponge ball – squeeze it, hold it for 5 counts, and release.Use your hair clip/cloth hanging clip – keep opening and closing it.Take a news paper and crumple it into round balls.Use your chapatti making dough – pluck it with your thumb and individual

round balls with it.Use playing cards – hold

them with the opposite hand.Pick up small weights in your palms with the palm facing down.Use a bar of different widths and practice hanging on it.Use springs of different resistances – compress them, and release.Use a lock and key – keep locking and unlocking.Sophisticated equipments like hand dynamometers, grippers, pinch meters, and resistance rings can also be used.Hand putty – available in different resistance-coded colours – can be used for gripping and pinching exercises.Practice writing a page every day.

HAVE A STRONG GRIP SO THAT YOU CAN PUNCH OUT ALL HAND PAINS AND PROBLEMS.

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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 Dae Pa Adar Roj. What does that mean?Dear Dikri,Today is Dae Pa Adar Roj. There are some Yezatas (Divine Beings) who are meant to be assistants to other Yezatas. They are called Hamkaras, or friends. They also stand for Ahura Mazda’s grace. Dae Pa Adar is one of these. He assists the Mighty Yezad, Adar. Dae Pa Adar is tasked with looking after all the Holy Fires in the various Fire Temples on Earth. He helps you connect closer with the Energy of the Holy Fire. While one offers prayers to the Holy Fire, do remember to say a word of thanks to Dae Pa Adar too. When you reach a stage of high spiritual growth, ask Dae Pa Adar Yezat to help you radiate your light to others

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on every Saturday. Yummy for your Tummy!20SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

Most restaurants serving Parsi food as well as all the quintessential Irani cafes are

found in South Mumbai. There are few and far between found in the northern parts of the city, and it’s a pity. Parsi food is fast becoming a cuisine most Mumbaikars not only recognise but merrily relish.

Tucked away in a corner in Pali Market is Bandra’s very own Parsi Pride - Ashmick’s Snack Shack. Over the last couple of years, this hole in the wall restaurant has become increasingly popular for not just its snacks but its full-bodied Parsi menu. The restaurant has been around for the better part of the last decade, but has shot to fame only in the last couple of years. Not only do the college kids

crowd during lunch break, but even the rich and famous have fallen in love with this shack. Famous names like Nauheed Cyrusi, John Abraham’s family, Vidya Malwade, and even Karan Johar’s mother are loyal fans of Ashmick’s Dhansak. However, don’t expect to drop in and see them lounging over custard. Most of these are home delivery orders or else there would be pandemonium in Pali market!

Thursdays and Sundays are dedicated to Dhansak, and this heavy lentil treat is available only on these two days. Needless to say, it’s extremely popular and sells out every time. There are a host of things to choose from - Cutlets, Patra Ni Macchi,

Sali Boti, and all the usual suspects on the Parsi menu. The Biryanis served here are also popular, but my personal favourite is Ashmick’s delicious Prawn Curry or Kolmi Curry Chawal.

with ample prawns is only available on Tuesdays and Fridays.

If a full-blown meal or rice and gravy is too much for you, then don’t worry. There are sandwiches and burgers on the menu, which work

named after the owner Minoo Pavri’s nickname, as he concocted this sinful Burger. The Ashmick Burger is a combination of chicken, ham, egg, cheese, and coleslaw. The Mutton Boti Burger is also a favourite as it’s different

from the usual burgers. The best part about Snack Shack is their price p o i n t . Almost all b u r g e r s are under Rs. 100 and might I add extremely

the Dhansaks and curries included, are in the range of Rs. 200 - 250 a plate and once again, more than enough to

In a city where food has become ridiculously e x p e n s i v e , places like these are a haven for food lovers. Minoo Pavri has done a remarkable job of c h u r n i n g out some e x c e l l e n t food (all the recipes are his own) and maintaining an affordable rate for his customers.

The next time you’re

in Bandra, be sure to pop in if not for all the yummy food then

at least the chilled raspberry and a slice of their awesome Lagan Nu Custard.

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