PARSI FREEDOM FIGHTERS IN THE INDIAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT: Bhikaiji Rustom Cama (1861–1936): was one of the foremost woman freedom fighters in the Independent Movement.Whilst in London she came in contact with Shyamji Krishna Varma who was famous for his fiery nationalist speeches in Hyde Park. He introduced her to Dadabhai Naoroji, the then president of […]
Parsi, thy name is charity” is a common expression that probably traces its roots to the time of the British Raj. No less a person than Mahatma Gandhi has acknowledged, “I am proud of my country, India, for having produced the splendid Zoroastrian stock, in numbers beneath contempt, but in charity and philanthropy, perhaps unequalled, […]
On Pateti, Navroze and Khordad Saal, several members of our community will throng the theatres to watch a farcical Parsee naatak in which Indian cinema has its roots firmly entrenched. Filmmakers have never hesitated (in fact have gone to extra lengths) from caricaturing communities in films and us Parsees have been soft targets. A dagli […]
Parsi Times is privileged to share Navroze Greetings sent to our readers from aapro Rahul Gandhi, MP, Lok Sabha
Eggs are God’s gift to Parsis. This beautiful gold in white glob enwrapped in a cocoon of calcium carbonate, gives us good nourishment, and pleasure at the same time by titillating our gastronomic senses. It is one of the most versatile culinary wonders which helps churn out some of the quickest and most pleasurable dishes. […]
This is my second address as Chairman of the BPP to our community through BPP Connect. On behalf of my Board of Trustees, I would like to update you on all that has been worked upon in the past month. I thank Parsi Times for extending this platform free of cost. Housing: Though the BPP […]
At a shop selling men’s shoes in Mumbai’s popular shopping complex, Heera Panna, a few concerned Parsis spotted that shoes were being sold with motifs of our angel Asho Farohar embedded on them as fashion. The matter was brought to light to Khorshed Meherji who was informed regarding the sale of such shoes, which not […]
Jam-e-Jamshed (JJ), the community’s oldest (184 years old) weekly newspaper has teamed up with its five-year-old and equally popular counterpart, Parsi Times (PT), under the sole management of Parsi Times Multimedia Pvt. Ltd., which will have a common board of Directors. The aim behind this unison is two-fold – to add to the commercial viability […]
After long discussions and dwelling in great options, I picked Benaz as the first to be a part of the PT Makeover with me. Benaz is the perfect example of, “big things come in small packages”. This little bundle of joy is a power station of ambitions, zest and energy. It’s beautiful to witness the […]
Air filter: Can you breathe freely if your lungs are clogged? Metaphorically, think about air filters as the lungs of your motorcycle. A mucky and a moisture laden filter will cause impediment on a two-wheeler’s performance as well as mileage. Air filters, as a thumb rule, always need to be dry and dust free. The […]
Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, the first Knight of Bombay, the first Indian Baronet, the pride of Parsis, and the first to delve deep into his pockets to bring succor to those in distress, was born 233 years ago on 15th July 1783 in Bombay, to Jejeebhoy and Jeevibai at Yatha Ahuvario Mohlla, somewhere near where Crawford […]