As children, many of us first learnt reverence not from books, but by watching our parents and grandparents taking us to the Agiary, to bow before the Padshah Saheb. Heads instinctively covered. Voices softened. The hurried pace of life somehow left outside the door. Looking back, I realise those moments were teaching us something far […]
There was a time when health did not demand attention. It was built into daily living. Meals were unprocessed. Movement was natural. Sleep was respected. And doctors were consulted when necessary, not repeatedly. Today, the pattern has reversed. In cities, where life rarely slows down, GreenRoots has begun drawing attention for a different reason, not […]
As a community that prides itself on living long enough to see three generations of family drama and still attend dance practice for new-years ball, we must take better care of our tan (body), mann (mind), and bhonu cravings! Here’s how… Cholesterol Is Not a Condiment!: We Parsis love our eggs – on kheema, papeta, […]
A Conversation With My Daughter, Khurshid Dr. Danesh D. Chinoy is a leading and award-winning Health and Wellness Coach, Sports Physiotherapist and Psychologist. His mission is to empower you to reach your highest levels of wellness/fitness. You can connect with him at: daneshchinoy@gmail.com . It was one of those ordinary afternoons that don’t announce themselves […]
You know how our beautiful Parsi heads are full of ideas, advice (whether asked or not), and that royal lineage swagger? All very fine. But who’s holding up that glorious crown? Your poor neck. Yes, that slim fellow between your brain and your torso – working harder than a Bawa at a Navjote buffet, keeping […]
Ever tried reaching for the top shelf and suddenly felt like your shoulder was staging a revolt? Or lifted a grocery bag thinking, “Why is my arm betraying me?” Welcome to the world of shoulder muscles – a fascinating group of muscles that work tirelessly so you can wave, hug, lift and even do a […]
Parsi New Year is marked with dagli and gara-ni-saree ma greetings, lighting the divo and the aroma of sukhar- loban in the air! It’s the time to press the restart button – not just spiritually, but in our minds, hearts, and yes, even our joints! Us tradition-loving Parsis will keep a pocket-watch from 1952, and […]
‘Kamar sambhaalso toh maathu unchu rehse – Take care of your back, and you’ll walk tall!’ Us Parsis may be known for our sharp minds and sharp tongues, but not always for sharp postures! Whether it’s slumping into our favourite easy-chair with a plate of papeta-par-eedu or over-enthusiastically dancing to ‘Rock-n-roll’ with the lagan-nu-Band, our […]
– 30 Days of Kindness: Eating With Asha During Bahman Mah – As the holy month of Bahman Ameshaspand gently descends upon us like fragrant loban, many Parsis consider taking a pause from their love affair with marghi-na-farcha and the omnipresent-ma-gohst. It’s that sacred time of the Zoroastrian calendar when we remember not only the […]
Let’s begin with a real-life story. Jasmine was once full of energy and joy, but lately, everything had changed. She felt constantly drained, struggled with painful acne, and was gaining weight despite regular workouts. Most heartbreaking of all, she had been trying to conceive for over a year, but irregular periods made pregnancy seem out […]
My dear Parsi Times readers, Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak! Let’s welcome the new year with an honest chat. We Parsis love our comfort – our cushy armchairs, our afternoon naps, and of course, being WhatsApp warriors where we sit and type away, slowly turning into Dhansak-fed ‘papeto’. But while our taste buds may be thriving, what […]