We have this inherent love- hate relationship with silence. As humans, we carry large voids of passive disillusionment and disenchantment, that we subconsciously fill with large doses of noise, which does little or nothing to contribute to our life. Our world was a quiet place of tranquil existence, in and about nature. Humans were meant […]
You can call them Teachers, Gurus, Mentors or Educators. We’ve all been blessed with their presence through schools, colleges, or when we were homeschooled or then, perhaps, on-the-job. The single most important factor that molded you and the education you received, was the person that taught you. Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs […]
There are certain days in our calendars marked off for reflection and inner conditioning. There is a kind of feel to them, they have you joyful with whispers of kindness and wrap you in the fuzzy fragrance of compassion. Parsi New Year is one such day. Now whether you are a believer, non-believer, an atheist, […]
In life there are no guarantees. Most of us have faced a multitude of adversities – some affect us for a while, some change us and the course of our lives, indefinitely. So how do we deal with traumatic events, essentially, the death of a loved one, which elicits responses of shock, sadness, anxiety and […]
In the deepest corner of our souls, lies an undisputable latent knowing. Undeniable, there is the connection between the earthly realm and the one beyond. In our respective journeys on earth, we forget that we are bodies within our souls and not souls that exist in our bodies. The soul and the body have an […]
It’s funny how we live in a time of protein shakes, Gatorades and so called energy fused smoothies, while we try to fight this constant feeling of feeling drained , saturated or downright anxious. Our body, soul and mind functions on energy. We need energy to supplement our stamina and vitality. Energy supplements our ability […]
It is said that mothers are instinctive philosophers. There is a deep well of wisdom, truth and knowledge embedded in their every cell .It’s funny how you can fool the world, but not a thing escapes her, no matter how vague or obscure, how inconspicuous or insignificant you may paint it, when it comes to […]
Parsi Times is celebrating its 11th glorious year and it’s a time of jubilation and achievement indeed! Right from its inception, this newspaper has been delightfully servicing, entertaining and enlightening its audiences, week after week. Now an integral and vibrant presence in most Parsi homes, the weekly proves to be a portal to the quaint […]
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, sanctions on the country, the abstention from the UNSC resolution by India and China and their decision not to criticize Moscow are a heady mix that have been dominating every media discussion. Numerous factors led up to the current crisis – the US was aware war was on the cards, […]
In a couple of days, we will bring in our New Year (one of them anyways!) and Zoroastrians everywhere will celebrate…. And not just because the day marks the Persian New Year or because it is the vernal equinox. Of course, these are fine and notably worthy reasons to celebrate indeed. But we all know […]
Every year, March 8th is celebrated as International Woman’s Day dedicated to the approximately 3.82 billion women, that make up the population of the world, according to a 2019 census. By that number alone, a celebration is certainly in order. Women worldwide have fought long and hard for their rights and there’s no denying it’s […]