“A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit”. These are the words by Francois Rabelais who was a major French Renaissance Writer way back in the 16th century. A child is God’s greatest gift and we should always encourage children to excel. We feel very scared when we […]
Eczema is a chronic skin condition in which there is an irritation and inflammation of the skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. It is neither a serious problem, nor is it a contagious. However, the red, swollen and itchy skin can cause emotional and psychosocial stress in affected individuals. Eczema is […]
“According to the Indian Censor Board, any film which is below 72 minutes is classified as a short film”, says Cyrus while sipping his cup of green tea, seated across the table at the PT office. Initiated on the 7th of June, 2008, Shamiana was instituted with the main aim of connecting short-film makers and […]
January (1 to 31) A healthy week ahead. A swift or small journey is indicated. Life is a series of unforeseen circumstances – be tolerant. Best time for renovation of property. Lucky Colour – Black, Lucky Crystal – Onyx February (1 to 29) Change is permanent. Sometimes you have to fight for your rights. Avoid […]
Love them or hate them… but we cannot avoid them! Dentists, the world over, are a dreaded lot! A dentist helps you achieve that beautiful, confident, engaging smile. Yet, we would rather be anywhere but at the dentist’s! Parsi Times kicks off a series on dental care with well-known dentist, Dr. Nilofer Currawala, who will […]
As we welcome Bahman Mahino this Monday, 13th June, 2016, most of us associate the month with abstinence from consuming meat. Many who don’t observe vegetarianism for the entire Bahman month, tend to stay vegetarian for a day, on ‘Bahman Mahino, Bahman Roj’, which falls on Tuesday, the 14th of June. Noshir Dadrawala demystifies and […]
Thy name is above all names, the most majestic and the most sublime. The sound of thy name is the sweetest that human ear can hear. Countless persons call thee simultaneously by thy name and thou dost hear them all and respond to them all at one and the same movement. Thou art the same […]
Celebrating The Spirit Of The Zoroastrian Woman Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia In continuation of our ‘Daughters Of Mashyani’ series, which celebrates twenty distinguished Zoroastrian ladies who made a huge impact on our community and society, this week, Parsi Times brings you Iranian legend, Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia. Jerbai’s contributions were selfless, humanitarian and will forever be remembered […]
The past few months had our community outraged with the proposed Colaba-Seepz Mumbai Metro Rail Line 3, which was to be constructed dangerously close to our much-loved Bhikha Behram Well at Fort, threatening to dry up the well. Professional geological reports had suggested that the proximity of the proposed rail line to the well would […]
Magazines these days are filled with articles like ‘Ten short-cuts to happiness’. In Britain, newspapers are asking whether their nation is suffering from a ‘happiness-crisis’ quoting surveys to suggest that most Britons are grumpy, dissatisfied, depressed and unhappy. Several great philosophers since Aristotle have been searching for the secret of true happiness. Today, it’s simply […]
January (1 to 31) A magical week ahead with the best of health, wealth and prosperity. You come out of the confusion. Be confident. Best time to conceive for ladies. Lucky Colour – Yellow, Lucky Crystal – Yellow Sapphire February (1 to 29) Swift travel is indicated. Don’t be greedy. Advised to bathe with […]