Harvard literary scholar and cultural theorist, and Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of English and American Literature and Language, Homi K. Bhabha was recently awarded the Humboldt Research Prize for his contributions to the field of academics. The award is usually granted to a researcher in recognition of his life’s achievements to academics. Bhabha received this […]
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Malcolm Baug Celebrates ‘May Fair’
Making the most of the summer vacation, the Malcolm Baug Parsi Gymkhana (MBPG) hosted ‘May Fair 2016’ on the 21st and 22nd of May, 2016, with Parsi Times as the Media Partner. Inaugurated by Malcolm Baug resident- Homai Katrak, the evening saw crowds across all age groups dropping in to treat their taste buds to […]
Kudos To Frazan A. Kotwal
Frazan Adil Kotwal, from Pune, is a Dastur who has received global accolades for his talent as an Opera singer (baritone), at the young age of twenty-three! His extraordinary talent has been praised by top international opera critics as being in “possession of a fine voice, artistic sensitivity, ability to communicate in his music-making and personal […]
Congratulations To Our Navars And Martabs
Ervad Harvesp Dastur, son of Mahanaz and Dasturji Cyrus Noshirwan Dastur completed his Martab ceremony on Roj Ashishvangh, Mah Adar. The ceremony was performed at Seth Dadabhai Naoshirwanji Modi Atashbehram, Surat, under the guidance of Er. Faredoon Turel and assisted by Er. Harvesp Sanjana. Twelve year old, Ervad Shareez Sidhwa, son of Zubin and Dilnaz […]
Trip To ‘Probably Paradise’ With ZYNG
When you look into the eyes of any animal, you see a friend who gives unconditional love and will ask for nothing else in return. Parsi Times Reporter, Binaisha M. Surti locks eyes with many such beautiful creatures aboard ZYNG’s trip to the animal rescue shelter at Karjat. Zoroastrian Youth of Next Generation (ZYNG) organized […]
Tarapore Anjuman Celebrates 196 Years
Established on 9th June, 1820, Tarapore Parsi Jarthosti Anjuman celebrated its 196th anniversary on 16th May, 2016 (Roj Ardibehest, Mah Dae). Jasan ceremony was performed by Er. Pallonji P. Dastoor, Er. Sohrab P. Dastoor, Er. Zarir M. Dastoor and Er. Jal F. Bhesadia. Humbandagi by priests and devotees was followed by a small speech by […]
Have You Made Your Blessing Bag Yet?
The ‘Blessing Bag’ initiative by Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) has picked up immense momentum in the past one week, thanks to the tremendous efforts put in by the motivated XYZ kids and support from Parsi Times. Thirty XYZ children have already made one hundred and fourteen ‘blessing bags’ and are all set to hand it […]
Icchapore Agiary Radiant With New Look
The 169 year old CP Powala Agiary located at Icchapore near Surat underwent renovation for its maintenance in 2015. The Trustees had put in an appeal in Parsi Times and the donations from our generous readers expedited the renovation successfully. 1st May, 2016 saw the newly renovated Agiary inaugurated with Jasan and humbandagi from 10am to 11 […]
Celebrations Unfurl As HPY Goes Pearl!
Just as the rains rejuvenate the parched, barren land into a garden-in-bloom, so does a dynamic, young generation make the community blossom! HPY (Holiday Programme for Youth) has been facilitating the bloom in our community by enriching it with the steady growth of a spirited, groomed and confident youth, for the past three decades. Every […]
HPY’s Grand Pearl Celebrations
The past two months witnessed much buzz anticipating the big day – HPY’s big bash on the 4th of June, 2016, celebrating its 30th or Pearl Anniversary – with a fab musical play ‘That One Month’, by Meherzad Patel, followed by dinner by Joss, at the Jamshedji Bhabha theatre, NCPA. Thus embodying the very […]
ACC Limited Annual Jasan
On 4th June, 2016, ACC Limited’s current ad ex-employees organized the annual Dae Mahino Jasan at Cama Baug (Big Otla) which was performed by Er. Keki Raoji. The jasan was followed by housie, lucky draw and dinner, which was catered by N. Dalal caterers. The annual jashan that brought all the employees together, was made […]