Dear Readers, The Rain Gods have finally begun to smile down on us scorched and sweating minions, bringing in much reprieve from the sweltering heat, when temperatures reached staggering, record-breaking highs, nation-wide. So, we heave a sigh of relief at this welcome change and finally stop complaining about the horrifying heat… only to soon start […]
Father’s Day is celebrated each year on the third Sunday of June (16th June, 2024). The impact of a father is as incomparable as it is irreplaceable because it has the power to shape the life and the destiny of his children. How a father responds to his child – how he nurtures or demeans, […]
Dear Readers, We live in times which call for us to adopt the path that leads us to respond, not react. A response is an emotionally intelligent and responsible reaction to a situation, as opposed to instantly retorting in an unfiltered and often, insensitive manner. Responding is the acquired ability to master ‘holding back’, for […]
Dear Readers, We live in times which call for us to adopt the path that leads us to respond, not react. A response is an emotionally intelligent and responsible reaction to a situation, as opposed to instantly retorting in an unfiltered and often, insensitive manner. Responding is the acquired ability to master ‘holding back’, for […]
Dear Readers, The start of the week heralded disaster for Mumbai, as a mighty dust storm colluded with heavy rains, leading to devastation, tragedy and loss. The city was literally taken by storm, with two of the more ghastly incidents, comprising a massive and illegal towering billboard being torn from its moorings and coming crashing […]
Dear Readers, Tomorrow, 12th May, 2024, marks the onset of one of the most auspicious months of the Parsi calendar – Dae Mahino, dedicated to our Creator, the Supreme Amesha Spenta – Dadaar Hormazd. Considered the month of giving thanks to the Creator, every year, Jasans are performed at homes, Parsi-owned workplaces and at our […]
Dear Readers, One of the very few redeeming aspects about the sweltering summers is the marvellous mango that comes with it! It’s easy to lose those sweaty summer struggles in the magnificent mango magic, as it transports us to paradise via our taste-buds… whether eaten plain or as those irresistible desserts and dishes highlighted in […]
Thirteen years ago, on 30th April, 2011 (Mah Adar, Roj Daepmeher), the community awoke to the first edition of Parsi Times at their doorstep, which soon grew into a keenly awaited accompaniment to their Saturday morning cuppa choi! Kickstarting every weekend with the latest in Parsi news, views, events and entertainment, PT was a hit […]
Adar Mahino, Adar Roj Mubarak! Dear Readers, Today – Adar Mahino, Adar Roj – marks one of the most auspicious days of all in the Parsi calendar, being the birth anniversary of our most holy fire, or Atash-nu-Parab. Adar Mahino is looked upon as the most propitious month, signifying the birth-month of the very core […]
Community Engagement Is Community Empowerment Dear Readers, Being born in the Parsi community is a privilege. We’re blessed with a platform that commands respect and admiration… not to forget the unparalleled benefits inherited from our visionary forefathers, known for their legendary industriousness and philanthropy. There are Trusts that cater to all our needs, like they […]
Oh No! Not Again!! Dear Readers, I don’t mean to douse the weekend vibes with a wet blanket, but playing the proverbial ostrich who buries his head in the sand in the face of danger, would be rather foolish. We didn’t need to sound the alarm bells on the rising global spread of the Avian […]