Farokh Engineer – A rare phenomenon
TODAY, 25 February, is the 82nd birthday of Farokh Engineer. One of the great keepers and also a magnificently attacking batsman. As Engineer once said “Some people tell me, you used to play T20 40...
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Parsi Bikers Unite to Ride for Road Safety on Sunday Morning
For the Parsi community in the city, Sunday was Bawas’ morning out on bikes. Hundreds of Parsis, both young and those young-at-heart rode their way on their motorcycles from Parsi Gymkhana (Marine...
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Delhi Minorities Commission announces Award for Adil Nargolwala
Congratulations Adil – we are all proud of you and your achievements! Delhi Minorities Commission announces Awards in various fields
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RUSSI COOPER BECOMES MIDDLESEX’S OLDEST FIRST-CLASS CRICKETER
The St Xavier’s College team of 1942. In the middle row, the first four from left are Rusi Modi, Anwar Sheikh, KC Ibrahim, Russi Cooper. Behind Ibrahim is Jimmy Wadia. Photo courtesy: The Gulu Ezekiel...
View ArticleKynan Chenai – Sporting success!
In conversation with Kynan Chenai about the importance of developing discipline and mental toughness to control what you can in high pressure competitions.
View ArticleZoroastrian Cricket Club (ZCC) – Toronto – New Beginnings
The Zoroastrian Cricket Club in Toronto has decided to start playing league T20 cricket again after an 8 year gap in play. The club started playing 50 over cricket and was formed in 1978 by a group of...
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Jehan Daruvala creates history, becomes first Indian to win a Formula 2 race
Jehan Daruvala creates history, becomes first Indian to win an Formula 2 race Jehan Daruvala emerged on top in the support race of the season-ending Formula 1 Grand Prix after a thrilling battle...
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From Nargol to Team India’s reserve, Arzan Nagwaswalla
Arzan Nagwaswalla is the definitely the most surprise pick in the Indian Test team. Arzan was included as a standby player for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand and the five-Test...
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How Dorabji Tata founded the Indian Olympic movement more than 100 years ago
Fascinating Story of how Dorabji Tata founded the Indian Olympic movement more than 100 years ago
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The tale of Indian cyclists who circumnavigated the world of a century ago
‘The Bicycle Diaries’: The tale of Indian cyclists who circumnavigated the world of a century ago An excerpt from the book’s introductory chapter, ‘Freak fall; Fascinating finds’ by Anoop Babani and...
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Veteran Football Commentator Novy Kapadia Dies
Veteran Football Commentator Novy Kapadia Dies After Prolonged Illness Novy Kapadia was involved in commentary for decades and it was not just restricted to football. He had been part of the Olympics,...
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Trained in Pune, Huafrid Billimoria becomes the fastest athlete with a...
Para-athlete Huafrid Billimoria competes, completes and wins third place at Ironman 70.3 clocking in 7:07 hrs Held in Dubai, Billimoria also ended the race with a podium finish, bagging the third...
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Naheed Divecha wins double crowns
All-India Racketlon Championship: Naheed Divecha wins double crowns Naheed Divecha Naheed Divecha of Bombay Gymkhana stamped her supremacy winning the women’s singles crown in the Willingdon Catholic...
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Jehangir and Kaiwan Randeria win BIG
Jehangir Randeria just won the Mumbai Shree (Mr Bombay) title in 40+ and 50+ categories and to top of it even his son Kaiwan won the Juniors Mr Bombay title. They will now compete in the State and...
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All Parsee Volleyball and Throwball Tournament 2023 held in Pune
Zoroastrian Youth Association Poona in association with Poona Parsee Panchayat, Poona Parsee Gymkhana and Poona Zoroastrian Seva Mandal recently held All Parsi Volleyball and Throwball Tournament 2023....
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All Parsee Annual Athletic Meet -2023
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Merzban ‘Bawa’ Patel adjudged Best Grassroots Coach at Sportstar Aces Awards...
Renowned hockey coach Merzban Patel won the Sportstar Aces Award 2023 for the Best Grassroots Coach at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday. Better known as Bawa, Patel has dedicated more than 40...
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Where have the Parsees in Indian cricket gone? They were the first Indians to...
The Parsees founded the Oriental Cricket Club in 1848 and the Young Zoroastrian Club in 1850, and as for an opposition to play against, who better than the British themselves? The teams...
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Zoroastrian Teen Swimmer Conquers San Francisco Waters
13-Year-Old Completes Epic 2 day Swim from Alcatraz to the Pier and Across the Golden Gate Bridge Shahaan Tavadia, a 13 year old young Zoroastrian from Phoenix, Arizona USA took on the daunting 2 day...
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Four On Eleven – The Fading Glory of Parsi Cricket
The Parsi community has made an incredible mark on the game of cricket, with a rich and storied legacy that dates back to the early days of the sport in India. Parsi cricketers played a pioneering...
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