Having met for an annual general meeting after a gap of two years, Delhi Parsi Anjuman (DPA) members had "so much to catch up on that the organizers had a tough time persuading them to take their seats to start the meeting,” noted the Anjuman president Ava Khullar. They met this September 25 at the DPA’s Bhiwandiwalla Hall and Godrej Cultural Center.
From l: Delhi Parsi Anjuman trustees Azade Aria, Ashdeen Lilaowala, Dr Niloufer Shroff,
Cyrus Engineer, Ava Khullar, Adil Nargolwala, Pervez Bajan, Kavas Kapadia,
Sanaya Nariman, Parvez Nowrojee, Marazban Zaiwalla
Keeping the Anjuman working satisfactorily during the lockdown was a struggle, explained honorary secretary Cyrus Engineer and joint honorary secretary Ashdeen Lilaowala. "We were able to achieve this due to our (Mengusi) Dharamshala’s long staying guests.” Engineer explained "2022 became a period of stabilizing our infrastructure and undertaking major work on our buildings — waterproofing, pest control, upgrading of facilities at the Dharamshala, upkeep of the grounds et al.” Short presentations by vice president Adil Nargolwala on the functioning of their Kaikhushru Pallonji Katrak Dar-e-Meher, trustees Dr Niloufer Shroff on the Dharamshala and aramgah, and Pervez Bajan on finance followed.
How to involve the youth resulted in a "serious discussion,” noted Khullar. "The Delhi community is spread over the National Capital Region stretching from Trans Yamuna to Delhi to Noida and Gurgaon and commuting (is) a big hassle… Many members are unable to participate.” She noted that "we have to think of innovative ways to attract the youth to join our activities.” In her concluding address, the president stressed that the real assets of the DPA were the trustees who gave of their time and energy selflessly for the welfare of the Anjuman and its properties.
A lunch of dhan dar and fish patio catered by Bagli’s Kitchen followed.
The Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat’s special general meeting at Kankaria Zoroastrian Hall on October 2, 2022 "ratified a decision taken years ago to standardize the term of all elected members to five years,” noted trustee Shirin Kanga. "In view of the very short one-point agenda, it was decided to make the event an enjoyable gettogether,” with the orchestra of the Blind People’s
Association invited to exhibit their talent and entertain the audience. A four course meal served by MEK Caterers followed.