Xerxes Diniar Irani is the first-ever contestant from Odisha to qualify for the ‘Culling Round’ of the reality show ‘Roadies Real Heroes’. From a national level sportsman to an entrepreneur to a social worker, Xerxes Diniar Irani’s CV is as variegated as a busy Manhattan street on a Friday evening. Hailing from Cuttack and an alumnus of Stewart School, Xerxes
Read moreSouthern California discovered cricket in the late 19th century, two centuries after the sport reached American shores, but the region lost little time in taking to the game with enthusiasm. The cricketing season began every summer in May. Several counties—including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, San Diego, and San Francisco (in mid-California)—had their own leagues. Practice matches between league teams would
Read moreGreetings from Goa! My name is Anoop Babani and I am a retired journalist. I live in Goa, India with my wife Dr Maria Savia Viegas, who is a retired professor and now a writer and painter. (www.saviaviegas.in). We have founded and manage Saxtti Films (www.saxttifilms.com) which is a not-for-profit film society, passionate about good cinema and committed to cultivating
Read moreOctober 15, 1923 was yet another mellow Monday morning in Bombay, but the city’s central district of Grant Road was ablaze with blaring music. The erstwhile Bombay Weightlifting Club had organised a send-off for six of its young members — Adi B Hakim, Gustad G Hathiram, Jal P Bapasola, Keki D Pochkhanawala, Nariman B Kapadia and Rustom B Bhumgara —
Read moreParsis have played an important part in Indian cricket history. Parsis were the first Indian side to visit England in 1886. And around 12 Parsis, such as Farrokh Engineer, Polly Umrigar, Nari Contractor, have played for the Indian cricket teams over the years. The last big name being India women’s captain Diana Edulji. There still exist a few Parsi clubs
Read moreMaherzad Pacy Patel Age 25 First Indian to compete in World Equipped Powerlifting Federation. The competition was held on 6th Oct 2018 in Moscow , Russia. Has made our country India & our Parsi Zarathustrian Irani Community proud, he has won : Gold medal in full Powerlifting Silver medal in Deadlift Bronze medal in bench press. He competed with a
Read moreRegistrations are now open at Wings ‘18! Please register for the event(s) of your choice. Badminton Table Tennis Cricket Football Indirect Volleyball PUBG Throw ball JAM Sepak Midnight Treasure Hunt Paintball 1 vs 1 football FIFA 19 Bawa’s Got Talent Venue – Rustom Baug Grounds Dates – 8th,9th,10th,11th November Follow us – https://instagram.com/wings__18 For registrations contact; Shazen Elavia – 9820175935
Read moreNajum Latif (L) and Nari Contractor (R) Nariman Jamshedji Contractor was born on March 7, 1934 at Godhra Gujarat by accident. His pregnant mother was coming on a train from Dahod in Gujarat to Bombay for delivery when all of a sudden she went into labour. Contractor’s uncle was the driver of the train. He arranged medical assistance and dropped her at
Read moreMr. Adil Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, being felicitated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji for the brilliant performance by the Indian athletes at the Asian Games recently held in Jakarta. Out of 15 gold medals won by India, the Indian athletes won 7 Golds medals along with 10 Silver medals and 2 bronze medals. http://www.johbawa.com/news/mr-adil-sumariwalla-being-felicitated-by-prime-minister-shri-narendra-modiji.html
Read moreHello Humdeens Many of you will remember the Parsi Panja of Dilshad Rayomand Daruvala as she participated and won in the past two years at the All Zoroastrian Arm Wrestling Competition at the Parsee Gymkhana at Marine Drive. 1. On Sunday, November 20, 2016: Dilshad arm-wrestled three contestants before she won the the Gold Medal that many of us
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