On 5th June, 2016, the Ex-students of the Sir J.J. Schools’ Association got together in large numbers along with two erstwhile principals and teachers to celebrate the Dae Mahina-nu-Jashan on Mah Dae, Roj Daepin. The Jashan ceremony was performed by ex-student Er. Yazdi Dhalla and his son Er. Asdin. It was a friendly evening, with […]
12th June, 2016 marks the death anniversary of our beloved community singer – Marazban Dara Mehta. The ‘Disi Prayer’ ceremony will be held on 11th June 2016 at 8 am at Seth Cawasji Ashburner Agiary, Khetwadi. The ‘Varshi Prayers’ will be held on 12th June 2016 at 8 am, followed by an ‘Uzyeirin Geh Maachi’ at […]
Thy name is above all names, the most majestic and the most sublime. The sound of thy name is the sweetest that human ear can hear. Countless persons call thee simultaneously by thy name and thou dost hear them all and respond to them all at one and the same movement. Thou art the same […]
Celebrating The Spirit Of The Zoroastrian Woman Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia In continuation of our ‘Daughters Of Mashyani’ series, which celebrates twenty distinguished Zoroastrian ladies who made a huge impact on our community and society, this week, Parsi Times brings you Iranian legend, Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia. Jerbai’s contributions were selfless, humanitarian and will forever be remembered […]
The past few months had our community outraged with the proposed Colaba-Seepz Mumbai Metro Rail Line 3, which was to be constructed dangerously close to our much-loved Bhikha Behram Well at Fort, threatening to dry up the well. Professional geological reports had suggested that the proximity of the proposed rail line to the well would […]
Dear Editor, In response to Mr. P. D. Paul’s letter suggesting that a crematorium be established at Doongarwadi, I believe it’s difficult getting permission, and even if granted, it won’t be exclusive for our community. Just as we have no option but to dispose off a dead body, today we have no option but to […]
Dear Editor, It is of grave importance and urgency – we must stop sending write-ups to mainstream media. It is indeed a shame that we, a level headed, peace loving community, have started washing our dirty linen in public. This must be stopped most urgently, with immediate effect let us keep our differences between ourselves. […]
Isn’t there a connection between the earthy scent that emanates from the soil when touched by the first raindrops, and the nostalgia it triggers? The word describing that scent is ‘Petrichor’. Now if one were to forage the length and breadth of this concrete jungle for that perfect patch of soiled paradise, replete with nature’s […]
As men’s fashion and styling comes into its own in India, a lot of our young and senior men seem to be going shoulder to shoulder with this erstwhile woman-dominated territory. ‘Chic ‘ is now a gender-neutral word, with an increasing number of men taking to self-care, self-preening and fashion consciousness. Style Guru for men, […]
The Dae Mahina nu Jasan was performed on Saturday 28th May, 2016, at Bai Avabai Ardeshir Wadia Agiary near Dhobi Talao. The Jasan was performed by Panthaky Shahvir Mehli Dastur and other mobeds. Established on 28th August 1843, the structure is in need of extensive reconstruction. Managing Trustee Godrej N. Dotivala, on behalf of co-trustees, […]
HPY’s ‘one month’ concludes with a spunky evening full of smiles, experiences and polished talent. Parsi Times Reporter Khushnuma Dubash gives you an account of the memorable Sunday evening. The Valedictorian function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) was held on 29th May, 2016 at J.B. Vachha High School, Dadar. This year, the programme […]