Ardibehesht is the second month of the Zoroastrian calendar. It is a month that celebrates, truth, righteousness, divine order and healing. Ardibehesht is an Amshaspand (Archangel) or Amesha Spenta (Bounteous Immortal) who presides over the energy of fire. Adar Yazad is a Hamkara or helper of Ardibehesht. It is for this reason that many fire temples were consecrated in this month, the most notable being the Anjuman Atash Behram which […]
Life is not always meant to be fair. It could be a broken toy that can never be mended or replaced, a broken childhood / family, a broken heart, a broken ladder in the professional rat-race, to a battered body fighting ill-health. We all have faced and lived to tell, one or many of the […]
‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings you ‘Sports Magazine’ hosted by our very own Special PT Reporter and Sports personality – Binaisha M. Surti. Tune in to join her at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 21st September, 2021, for an exciting ‘Special Episode 1’ with renowned Sports Journalist and Author- Vijay Lokapally. […]
Yoga is often prescribed as something of a ‘cure-all’, by both – medical practitioners and the general public. Whether you’re suffering from low back pain, pregnancy issues, stiff muscles, stress or regular ailments, the answer is often, “Go do yoga!”. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love yoga and I am convinced it has a […]
Last month, in my office, I encountered a typical case of transmission. I thought it is worthwhile sharing it with our readers. One of our long-standing clients, an elderly Parsi lady’s investments, in her portfolio, when she expired, is worth a few crores. The investments were all made in her single name, but she had […]
I had finished my breakfast an hour ago and was already getting the elevenses hunger! With nothing to do, I played some music – the Colonel Boogie March from the movie, ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’. I had seen it at Mumbai’s quaint, old-world Excelsior theatre, with its spacious garden and a rustic garden […]
XYZ’s (Xtremely Young Zoraostrians) oncoming inter-group event – ‘XYZ LAFA – Literary Arts and Fine Arts Festival’ will be held on 26th September, 2021, from 10:00 am onwards, in the online format, on Zoom. The event will see XYZs perform across 3 age categories – Under-9, Under-12 and Under-16. Each age group will compete in […]
‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings you ‘Sports Magazine’ hosted by our very own Special PT Reporter and Sports personality – Binaisha M. Surti. Tune in to join her at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 14th September, 2021, for an exciting ‘Fans Special Episode 2’, in continuation with the most loved group […]
An increasing number of countries have resumed international commercial flights with India, since mid-August. Multiple countries and multiple carriers are in preparedness to welcome Indian passengers. No matter how remote your destination or how far the shores, Indians love to travel and have always left their indelible imprints on every foreign land. For air travel […]
The AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals, Tansa Forest, Ganeshpuri, is home to almost eighty beautiful canines and felines. Parsi Times patrons have been very supportive towards the animals under our care over the years, especially during the ongoing pandemic crisis which has been very challenging for the Ashram. Our space is home senior/geriatric animals with […]
‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings you ‘Sports Magazine’ hosted by our very own Binaisha M. Surti. Tune in to join her at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 7th September, 2021, for an exciting ‘Fans Special Episode 1’ featuring the most loved group of cricket supporters and enthusiasts – The ‘North Stand […]