One is often confronted with the question – Who is a Parsi, and how and where was this term coined? What is one of the oldest references to this term? What is the legal definition of Parsi in India? Does Parsi include an Irani Zoroastrian? In this article, we answer some of these questions, mainly […]
The twenty-second Law Commission of India (June 14, 2023) has sought the views of religious organisations and the public, on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This is despite the twenty-first Law Commission of India (August 2018) making it clear in that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), “is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage.” […]
It is said a father is every son’s first hero and every daughter’s first love. The power and impact of a father’s presence in a child’s life is unmatched – when you’re old enough for him to stop holding your hand, he spends the rest of his life having your back. Fathers teach us strength […]
Marriage is an institution that is supposed to last a lifetime, but sadly, not all marriages do. Divorce can be a painful and traumatic experience, affecting not just the couple but more so, the children as also the families. Various psychologists in the sphere of relationships have tried to explore certain factors that are harmful […]
Aries: This is a ‘Warrior Mama’, ruled by Mars – God of War! Never a quitter, full of energy and always up for a challenge, she innately trusts her instincts, which are usually spot on! She knows how to nurture without mollycoddling! She could get competitive while playing boardgames. An Aries mother teaches her kids […]
How is it possible to capture a heart even before you first meet her? How is it possible that the idea of you, from the moment she knew, set her whole life on fire? Her heart was given freely to you, unconditionally, to do as you will with it. She has you for her lifetime, […]
The Annual Vintage and Classic Car and Motorcycle Rally was organized by the Vintage & Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI), in association with Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and Western India Automobile Association (WIAA), in Pune, on 8th and 9th April, 2023. This was VCCI’s second vintage and classic Car and Motorcycle rally this […]
The word ‘Metaphysics’ implies something that goes beyond the physical matter of our observation and experience. Avesta Prayers are Manthric compositions which have tremendous effects on the mind, our thinking, psyche, emotions and day to day life. Manthra is a path towards salvation – a secret and sacred key towards peace and bliss, particularly in […]
As we celebrate Women’s Day on 8th March each year, much of what it means to be a woman, is all about her being sassy and smart, soft yet strong, perfect with all her imperfections. Her confidence stems from being mature, wearing her scars with pride, and her knowledge of the world. She has an […]
More than two and a half millennia ago, ancient Persians were Master Maritimers. Neither the seas nor rivers stood as barriers for them, be it for trade or during war. The greater the obstacle, the more glory they saw in overcoming it. They were innovative, bold and adventurous. We narrate here how three Great Achaemenian […]
– Mithuben Petit And Zarin Daruwala – Mithuben Petit: Born during the last decade of the long reign of Queen Victoria, on 11 April 1891, to (Hormasji) Sir Dinshaw and Lady Sakarbai Petit, Mithuben Petit passed her senior Cambridge from the Convent of Jesus and Mary, at Colaba, in Mumbai. While still in […]