On Friday, 10th June, Parsi Times film critic Hoshang K. Katrak, known for his encyclopedic knowledge and passion for films, was invited by Dignity Foundation as Guest Speaker to discuss ‘Early Indian Cinema (silent and talkies), with special emphasis on the contribution of Parsis, highlighting their pioneering achievements in Indian cinema. Equipped with his plethora […]
Parsi Times Film Reviewer Hoshang K. Katrak was present at the book launch of Shashi Kapoor’s biography. An interesting report… The select 150-odd who were present at The Sofitel Mumbai, BKC, on 11th June at the glittering launch of ‘Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star’ by New York based film journalist and columnist, Aseem Chhabra, […]
Most cultures have a distinct way of pleasing the Rain Gods to ensure a healthy monsoon. Navsari keeps the Zoroastrian tradition of pleasing the Rain God by having young Zoroastrian boys going around town, collecting uncooked rice, dal, oil, ghee and water from residents. This collection is done while simultaneously reciting: “Ghee khichri no paiso, […]
Summer vacations usually witness numerous community-based institutions organizing holiday camps for children. Some of these camps truly stand out, like the one organized by The Liaison Committee, a BPP initiative, which annually organizes a free, 10-day Holiday Camp in May for Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian children, who are unable to afford a holiday away from home. They […]
On 12th June, 2016, ZYNG organized a fun-filled Zumba Marathon for all youngsters at Khareghat colony. Conducted by instructor Roshan and his team, fifty participants clapped in rhythm and danced to catchy Latin and Bollywood beats, keeping the energy levels at an all-time high. The evening concluded with a prize distribution ceremony awarding the best […]
In celebration of World Yoga Day (21st June), WZCC organized a workshop titled, ‘Yoga Through The Various Stages Of A Woman’s Life’ on 11 June, 2016 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Conducted by Dr. Swami Nirmalananda (trained at the Bihar School of Yoga), the workshop was designed to help women deal with the various stages of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]