Dear Readers, It’s Easter weekend – a time that celebrates rebirth and hope. Feels like the perfect opportunity for our community to pause, reflect and maybe… rise again (like those delicious hot-cross-buns everyone’s suddenly posting about). Think about it – Zoroastrianism gave the world the concept of free will, personal accountability and the eternal battle […]
Category: Editorial
More Than Words
A quiet turning point faces our community – one not of numbers alone, but of identity, memory and spirit. Our cherished Parsi-Gujarati dialect, which once filled our homes with wit, laughter and warmth, today echoes faintly in corners, heard less often in the voices of the young. Our customs – sacred, intricate, rich with symbolism […]
Need To Revive The Parsi Voice In Politics And Public Life
Dear Readers, There was a time when the Parsi voice echoed in the highest corridors of power. Visionaries like Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India, the astute Pherozeshah Mehta, the fearless B. K. Boman-Behram, and the charismatic Piloo Mody were architects of India’s political and economic framework. They shaped policies, led movements, and […]
Our Youth: Passive Inheritors Or Active Custodians?
The youth are the architects of a community’s future, wielding the power to shape, transform and secure its destiny. This reality is even more critical for our dwindling community, where the energy and commitment of our youth is vital to preserving our rich heritage and ensuring survival. We stand at a pivotal moment in history. […]
A Season of Gratitude And Renewal: Honoring 300 Years of the Bhikha Behram Well
As we step into the bright days of the Spring season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our readers for the overwhelming response to our Jamshedi Navroz Special edition. Your continued engagement, appreciation and support motivates and inspires us to uphold and enhance the quality of content we bring you – be it news, infotainment, […]
જમશેદી નવરોઝ મુબારક!
પ્રિય વાચકો, મને આપની સમક્ષ આપણો પારસી ટાઇમ્સ જમશેદી નવરોઝ વિશેષ અંક રજૂ કરતા આનંદ થાય છે, જે તમારા હૃદયને ઉત્સવની ઉલ્લાસથી ભરી દેવા માટે રચાયેલ છે. આપણા સમૃદ્ધ વારસા, જીવંત પરંપરાઓ અને આપણા સમુદાયની અતૂટ ભાવનાની ઉજવણી કરતા, અમને આશા છે કે આ આવૃત્તિ તમારા ચહેરા પર સ્મિત લાવશે અને આવનારા વર્ષ માટે તમને […]
Jamshedi Navroz Mubarak!
Dear Readers, I’m delighted to present to you our bumper Parsi Times Jamshedi Navroz Special issue, crafted to fill your heart with festive cheer. Celebrating our rich heritage, vibrant traditions and the unwavering spirit of our community, we hope this edition brings a smile to your face and fills you with renewed enthusiasm for the […]
Make Jamshedi Navroz More Special!
Dear Readers, Excitement is in the air as we prepare to welcome the vibrant Spring season, celebrating the auspicious occasion of Jamshedi Navroz! The festivities begin with the annual ritual of decluttering our homes (and hopefully, our hearts too), selecting new clothes, making guest lists or accepting invitations, choosing our favourite caterers and/or dishes to […]
Parsee Gymkhana At 140: A Testament To Sport, Heritage And Community
As a beacon of excellence, resilience, and unity, our small but influential community has built institutions that have withstood the test of time, preserving our traditions while embracing modernity. Our heritage institutions are not just a relic of the past, these are the foundation of our future. These time-honoured legacy establishments are not mere relics […]
Parsi Youth: The Key To Securing Our Legacy
Nationally and globally, our tiny community stands as a beacon of rich heritage, unwavering values, transformative impacts across various fields and its significant, lasting contributions to society. Even as we grapple with dwindling numbers, an aging population and a rapidly changing socio-economic landscape, we need to urgently address the critical issue of the lack of […]
The Joy of Giving – A Parsi Legacy
Dear Readers, Our Parsi community has long been known for its generosity, resilience and commitment to social welfare. From the grand philanthropic legacies of Jamsetji Tata and Sir Ratan Tata to the quiet, everyday acts of kindness by countless community members, we have built a tradition of giving that defines who we are. As rightly […]