Seven or nine heavens, vaulting one above another, they say, is Garonmana, Thy celestial Abode of Songs. From there dost Thou come down to Thy worshippers in all Thy grandeur, when they supplicate Thee and invoke Thee. But, in all humility, I feel and know Thy nearness. Thy throne is not in supernal regions, higher […]
Category: Features
Afshun For Difficult Times
“These are strange times. Reason, which once combatted faith and seemed to have conquered it, has now to look to faith to save it from dissolution.” Johan Huizinga – Dutch Historian It is so true, that today, the world is baffled over a tiny virus. It is truly the time to look towards our rich […]
TechKnow With Tantra: Drives – Storage Analyzer & Disk Usage
We have all experienced clogging of memory on our smartphones; there’s a need to keep up with the cleaning process. But, where do we start the cleaning and understand our usage on the phone? This app displays information in a simple and clear graphical form (infographics). It helps free up disk space and clean file […]
Dealing with Depression
Just 34 years of age, Television and Bollywood actor – Sushant Singh Rajput was already an acclaimed presence on the big screen. His was the typical story of fame, glitz, glamour, rising from obscurity to stardom with all the makings of a typical filmy blockbuster. He had looks, recognition, charm and several memorable performances under […]
Adarji And The Aftermath Of Father’s Day!
Last week the world celebrated Father’s Day. It was all hunky-dory with Adarji of A-Block, having had Michelin Star breakfast with his son, Jangoo, consisting of akuri with Parmesan cheese generously grated in, thick slices of baguette, butter, cream and orange juice prepared by his wife, Dhunmai. It was a Saturday morn and he was […]
Chomp & Cheers Presents Chef Delzad
This week, Chef Delzad says, “In view of the Bahman Mahino I wanted to bring to you an easy fish main course, which you can easily replicate at home,” pleasing the palate with the delicious ‘Grilled Fish with Lemon butter Sauce, Veggie Gratin and Pan Roasted Potatoes’; and a fun drink to wash it down […]
Your Moonsign Janam Rashi This Week –
27th June – 03rd July, 2020
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી .+ ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. હાલમાં મંગળની દિનદશા ચાલુ થયેલી હોવાથી તમે તમારા ગુસ્સા પર કાબુ નહીં રાખી શકો. તબિયત અચાનક ખરાબ થવાના ચાન્સ છે. વાહન સંભાળીને ચલાવજો. ઘરવાળા સમજ્યા વગર તમને પરેશાન કરશે મતભેદ થવાના ચાન્સ છે. ખોટા ખર્ચ વધી જવાથી મન અશાંત રહેશે. મંગળને શાંત […]
Cricket Legend Russi Cooper’s Historic And Glorious Career
Legendary cricketing hero, Rustom Cooper, 97, fondly known as ‘Russi’… has carved his own matchless niche in the industry, having created new records by becoming India’s oldest living, first class cricketer, after Vasant Raiji passed away. He is also now, the only living Indian cricketer to have played in the Pentangulars. The Pentangular League was […]
Zarir Bhathena – A Colleague, A Friend, A Thorough Gentleman
– Tribute By Kersi Randeria – It has been my privilege and a joy to have had a colleague and a friend, in Zarir Bhathena – a true Parsi and a thorough gentleman. At around 11:00 pm on Wednesday, the 24th of June, I received a call informing me that Zarir was no more. Even […]
In Line With The Truth
BPP Trustee Kersi Randeria Rubbishes False Claims By Phiroze Amroliwalla And Shares Facts . Over the last week, I have received a number of queries and requests from community members as regards the malicious and unfounded lies being spread about me, by a certain Phiroze Amroliwalla, in a Sunday-rag which surely qualifies as the torch […]
Community Celebrates Dedicated Volunteers And Quick-Action Trustees!
Last week’s article in Parsi Times, titled, ‘A Month And A Week Of Good Food And Great Community Service’, by BPP Trustee, Kersi Randeria, received an overwhelming response from our community members. Readers of all ages, from all over, sent in congratulatory messages, commending the crucial and timely services, initiated by the BPP Trustees, which […]