Q) I will be shifting to Mumbai from Pune in another couple of months. I am worried how my six year old Beagle will take to the new place. She has lived in a large house with a compound all her life. In Mumbai I will be staying in an apartment. What can I do […]
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Your Way To Homeopathy – I
Q.: I’m suffering from sciatica with numbness in the legs since the two years. Can homeopathy help? Dr. Batra: Sciatica is usually a symptom of a prolapsed inter-vertebral disc. Follow certain simple preventive measures: ensure a good sitting posture, especially at work; use a chair with the right height and support for the work you […]
Fire Is The Symbol Of Ahura Mazda
Fire is the purest, grandest, and noblest emblem of Thy divinity, Ahura Mazda. It is the sublimest symbol of the faith of Zarathustra. Fire is the image made by divine hands, incomparably more sublime than any image graven by human hands. It is unsurpassed and unequalled by any in the language of symbology. Fire is […]
Your Moonsign Janam Rashi This Week –
12th November – 18th November
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. ૨૫મી ડિસેમ્બર સુધી ગુની દિનદશા ચાલશે તેથી તમારા અટકેલા કામ ફરી ચાલુ કરી શકશો. નાણાકીય બાબતમાં ઈનવિઝિબલ હેલ્પ મળી જશે. જે પણ કામ કરશો તેમાં ફાયદાનો વિચાર નહીં કરો. ગુની કૃપાથી ઘરવાળાની સાથે ખૂબ જ સારાસારી થતી જશે. ઘરમાં તમાં માનપાન વધી જશે. તબિયતની […]
Himalayan Calling
Visually, the launched-this-year Royal Enfield (RE) Himalayan with a 220mm ground clearance comes across as a relatively tall adventure motorcycle, which can be rather intimidating to individuals who are challenged in the in-seam. Pleasantly, once astride, you figure the seat height at 800mm is pretty acceptable. One then settles in the comfortable seat gripping the […]
Qissa-e-Sanjan: The Tale of Sanjan
Sanjan is a place of religious and historic importance to Parsis. Contrary to popular belief, this was not the place where the Parsis first landed after leaving Iran. However, this is indeed the place where the very first Atash Behram (Iranshah) was consecrated. It is believed that several families, men and women, took off […]
PM Makes A ‘Note’worthy Move!
In a 40-minute televised address on Tuesday, 8th November, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement that left India shocked and then in a frenzy! He invalidated the Indian currency notes of denominations Rs.500 and Rs.1000, saying these “will not be legal tender from midnight tonight” and “just worthless piece of paper.” This move […]
US Gets Trumped!
The United States of America voted in Republican Presidential candidate, Donald John Trump, 70, as its 45th President on 9th November, 2016, in a shocking culmination of a populist and divisive campaign that ceaselessly attacked the institutions and long-held ideals of American democracy, proving wrong all the polls, the pundits and the data! ! Trump […]
Chomp And Cheers With Golden Star Thali
Sweet Chomp With Mung Dal Halwa Ingredients: Yellow Moong Dal (split yellow gram) ½ cup; A few Saffron (Kesar) strands; ½ cup pure Ghee; ½ cup Milk, warmed; 1/4 cup Sugar; ½ tsp. Cardamom (Elaichi) powder; Water as required; A few Almonds and Pistachio slivers for garnishing. Method: Soak mung dal overnight or at least […]
Eat This! Good Food For Your Pooch!
Yoghurt: An excellent source of calcium, phosphorous, Vitamin B12, zinc, potassium and gut-improving bacteria which fortify the immune system and help your pet live longer. Bananas: An energising snack, bananas are a great source of potassium essential for maintaining blood pressure and heart function and protecting against atherosclerosis. The banana’s antacid effects protect against stomach […]
Diwali – A Festival Of Light, Not Noise
Parsis as a community love to celebrate. Not just their own feasts and festivals, even Diwali and Christmas are celebrated with equal gusto. However, often in our enthusiasm, we unknowingly violate certain fundamental precepts of our religion. For example, the misuse of firecrackers during the festival of Diwali. Not only are firecrackers a source of […]