The navjotes of five Zoroastrian children were performed under the auspices of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) on its annual day on January 26, 2019. The function held at Cama Baug saw a turnout of 600, noted a write-up received from ZTFI’s office. The mobeds who performed the ceremonies were led by Ervad Kaizad Karkaria of Dadar’s Rustom Framna Agiary. Chief guest and banker Homai Daruwalla applauded the work done by ZTFI and emphasized the importance of charity in day-to-day life. In her welcome address, founding trustee and chairman of the managing committee Yasmin Mistry stated that she was "humbled and privileged” to be able to touch lives. She thanked co-founding trustee Kersi Randeria for his support.
Top: Five navjotes arranged by Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India, with chief guest
Homai Daruwalla and Yasmin Mistry (3rd and 5th from l); above, from far l: Kashmira Colabawalla,
Mahzbin Maloo, Bianca Batliwalla with Delnaz Balsara Sharma
Thirteen-year-old Mahzbin Maloo walked away with the title of ZTFI Teen Princess 2019, with Bianca Batliwalla and Kashmira Colabawalla being adjudged first and second runners up. The competitors were judged by Mrs Asia Universe, Delnaz Balsara Sharma and freelance finance professional Farhana Chikhalikar. Winners for a lucky draw were announced by Daruwalla and guest of honor and Bombay Parsi Punchayet trustee Zarir Bhathena. The vote of thanks included all the team members of the organization, with a special mention for social worker Arnavaz Mistry.
The master of ceremonies was Vistasp Gotla.