Monthly Archives: July 2006

Pateti Function Registration Form in the July Newsletter!

July 24, 2006

Be the first to respond!  View the newsletter PDF here. The Pateti Function will be held at the Darbe Mehr (directions) on Saturday, August 26th, 2006. Program: 5:15 PM – Registration 5:30 PM – Atash Niayesh Prayer 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cocktails 7:00 PM – Music / Games / Dinner / Dancing We heard your comments – come out to enjoy a professional DJ and great food! ADULTS $25.00 CHILDREN (6-12)...

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ZAGNY Scholarships – Applications Due 8/31/06

July 18, 2006

ZAGNY SCHOLARSHIPS: We invite applications for financial assistance (Scholarship/Loan) for the academic year 2006-2007 from members who are studying at accredited institutions in the United States. Applicants should be full-time students. The last date for filing an application is August 31, 2006. Scholarship Application forms are available here and additional information can be obtained from the scholarship committee chairperson: Sherazad Y. Mehta 405 West 48th Street, Apt 1FE New York,...

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"When Iran was Zoroastrian: From the Medes to the Muslims."

July 17, 2006

THE ZOROASTRIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON ANNOUNCES A 3-DAY MINI LECTURE SERIES:  “When Iran was Zoroastrian: From the Medes to the Muslims.”   By:  Rashna Writer, Ph.D.   PROGRAM: Saturday September 2, 2006 The Achaemenians: Founders of the Iranian State 10:00  am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 – 4:00 pm Sunday September 3, 2006 The Parthians:  Wrongly overlooked by history 10:00  am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 – 4:00 pm...

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‘Parsi Mecca’ Udvada on tourism map of State soon

July 16, 2006

See full story here: http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=192583

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2006 Global Award for Outstanding Cancer Organisation goes to Tata Memorial Centre of India

July 14, 2006

Washington, DC July 14, 2006 The 2006 Global Award for an Outstanding Cancer Organisation instituted by the International Union for Cancer Control (UICC) has been given to the Tata Memorial Centre in Mumbai. The Award, for demonstrated excellence in cancer control within and beyond India’s borders, was given at the annual meeting of the UICC held in Washington D.C. on July 7, 2006.

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Condolences to ZAGNY families

July 11, 2006

Mr. Pesi Commissariat, father of Viraf Commissariat, passed away in Mumbai, India, on July 13. Shiroy Ranji’s father, Col. Hosi Ranji, passed away in Pune, India, today (11th July) at  8:30 PM local time. Satish Modi’s father, Dr. Modi, passed away in Rajkot, India, on Sunday, 9th July. May the Almighty grant their respective souls eternal peace. Our condolences to Commissariat, Ranji and Modi families respectively. -Homi Gandhi

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