The dynamic XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) organised a weekend get-away to River Gate Resort, Karjat on 28th and 29th May, 2016. Over hundred XYZs, with families and friends, attended the overnight trip, organized by Shahazad Enterprises. The participants were accommodated in air-conditioned cottages and enjoyed numerous adventure-sports activities like flying fox, zip line and commando […]
Farzeen Percy Harver of Bombay International School, Mumbai, scored a noteworthy 96.33% (578/600) in her ICSE Board Examination, 2016. At par with extra-curricular activities, Farzeen has also been adjudged the ‘Best Athlete’ in her school for three consecutive years from 2012 -2014, and a keen debate enthusiast. When asked about her key to success, Farzeen […]
On Saturday 28th May the residents of Navazbai Contractor Baug, Mahim organized an eve of entertainment to bring together the young and old of the colony. Members from both age groups participated in fancy dress and dance competitions. Even children were innovative, especially a brother and sister duo – Thea and Mikhail Bharucha, who turned […]
The concluding event for the summer vacation at Cama Park, Andheri, was held on 29th May, 2016. Teenagers took the center-stage as the function kicked off with 250 members and their guests standing in obeisance. Young Percy Amaria played the Zoroastrian anthem ‘Chaiyye Hamey Zarthosti’ and a couple of Bollywood songs on the keyboard. This […]
Parsi Times congratulates TaronishBajan of Delhi Private School, Sharjah, for securing94.4% (472/500) in her CBSE examinations, 2016. She topped her school in Economics and Marketing, with a total of 98% in each! Taronish is all set to join Middlesex University in Dubai and pursue Human Relations Psychology. We wish her all the best!
Parsi Times is pleased to share with our readers a new column of religious and inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla. Thou art the foundation of my life. Thou art the lord of my body and mind and soul. I commend myself into thy hands. […]
Dear Editor, It is heartening to note that repairs/renovations are taking place at Doongerwadi. Wouldn’t this be a great opportunity to build a much needed crematorium which would not only give our community a safe and hygienic system for disposal of our dead with dignity but will also be of great convenience in holding obsequies […]
Dear Editor, Every week we read about different Matrimonial Meets Organized by the BPP and other persons. Even during the HPY program, children are advised to choose life partners, and youngsters are told to marry early and have more children. But has anyone given a thought to Housing? Most do not have a house of […]
In December 2015, around the time when the Iranshah Utsav was held in Udvada, Australia was awarded the host nation for the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress (Adult) for the year 2018, as decided by the Global Working Group Meeting. The specific date and place where the 11th WZC will congregate has now been announced as […]
Celebrating The Spirit Of Zoroastrian Women Foreword By Dinshaw Tamboly: Whilst the cliché ‘Behind every successful man there is a woman’ has been abundantly bandied about, what has always been more relevant is the fact that ‘the seed behind every inspired act has been planted by a woman and led to its fruition by her […]
CRICKET INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE Royals Beat The Kings By 1 Run Spectators in Mohali witnessed an enthralling contest between Punjab and Bangalore. Winning the toss Punjab elected to field first. The Royals put up a fighting total of 175 runs on the board as AB de Villiers fired 64 runs in 35 deliveries. In reply, […]