‘The Story Of My Life’ is an autobiography by Dosebai Cowasjee Jessawalla, the granddaughter of noted philanthropist Seth Cursetjee Manekjee Shroff – whose statue in Byculla (Mumbai) is fondly referred to as ‘Khada Parsi’. Dosebai Jessawalla (1832-1911) was among the first Indian girls to get an English education, thanks to the insistence of her mother […]
Canadian resident, Omid Kaveh is an Iranian Zoroastrian who has authored ‘A Gift From Cyrus’, an intriguing novel inspired by true events, which Arya (central character) experienced in his life since he was 12, when the Islamic Revolution started in Iran. The book has also been gaining attention in the US, for its incredible story […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 12th April 2023. WINNER: Priyanka: Wasn’t this ride just so enjoyable and funny! Nick: It surely was incredible, Honey! Rickshaw Driver: If you’ll are done with the flirting, could I […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 5th April 2023. . WINNER: KAREENA: Wondering if you are ‘BAJRANGI’ or a ‘SULTAN’ or ‘PATHAN’?? SALMAN: It depends on the circumstances – ‘KISI KA BHAI, KISI KI JAAN’!!! By Dezadd Dotiwalla
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 29th March 2023. . WINNER: Trump: Here’s to you, Your Majesty! Charles: And to you, you travesty!!! By Viraf P. Commissariat (CT, USA)
As we near 21st March, Ratimai tends to get mushy. “Darab, remember how we said ‘Pasand-e Kardim’ (the Parsi equivalent of ‘I do’) forty-three years ago, just on the very happy day of Jamshedji Navroz? “Harrumph!” reacted Darabsha. “Why the ‘harrumphing’? There is nothing to be grumpy about! ’Tis the season of plenty! Plenty of […]
WINNER 1: Merzaan Pagdiwalla ‘Can’t wait to eat more granny na haath nu Dhansak!’ WINNER 2: Saisha and Nyrah Irani Saisha: Chalo Chalo! Khushali nu ses leyne Baug ma jaldi pugvanuch! Nyrah: Thob ni, pehlla photo! Chal ave, camera ma joi ne mori jem motto smile aap! Special Mention By Kaiwan […]
Aapro Cyrus Broacha, the Brand Ambassador of Humour, is back to trigger unlimited giggles and guffaws, with his hilarious take on the Bawajis’ love for Bollywood – or the ‘Bollywood Sexuals’, as he terms them, in our exclusive column, ‘Cyrus The (Not So) Great!’ The Bollywood Sexuals! Pardon me, it’s been a long time. But honestly, I’ve […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 22nd March 2023. WINNER: Mama Bear (Right): You said you missed school coz there was knee-deep snow! Sonny Bear (Left): It was upto right here – where on earth did […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 8th March 2023. WINNER: Monkey on left: I have a toothache, can you see the tooth that’s bad? Monkey on right: No! I’m afraid you’ll bite off my head!! By […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 1st March 2023. WINNER: ADANI: Rotey hue aate hai sab, hasta hua jo jaayega..! MODI: Tu to jaayega, par saath mein mujhe bhi le dubaayega! By Kayomarz Dotiwalla