Foreword by Dr. Viraf Minocher Dhalla: “My grandfather, Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla, the author, possessed a doctorate in Literature and was the High Priest in Karachi. Born on 27th September, 1875, he believed in the power of Ahura Mazda, our religion and prayers, and worked towards spreading the message. This week, on his 60th […]
26th June is observed as ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’. Even as the controversy-ridden, superhit film, ‘Udta Punjab’ makes waves in India by exposing the ugly underbelly of the drug menace in Punjab, Parsi Times Editor and qualified psychotherapist, Anahita Subedar, shares an equally appalling reality within our community, that’s been growing […]
On Sunday, 26th June 2016, (Roj Gosh, Mah Bahman) our beloved Vada Dasturji Dr. Peshotan Dastur Hormazdyar Mirza of Shri Iranshah Atashbehram, passed away at the age of seventy-two years, after a long, brave battle with cancer, at the Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai. His will be missed by all in our community for a very […]
Parsi Times is proud to start the much-awaited, exclusive, monthly column, titled ‘BPP Connect’, which will keep the community informed about the ongoing and future activities and any change in policies carried out by The Bombay Parsi Panchayet (BPP). As promised to our readers last month, your favourite weekly will feature ‘BPP Connect’ on the […]
2015 marked 160 years since Western Railway (erstwhile Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway) as we know it, was inaugurated; 145 years since Churchgate station originated; and 18th December marked 85 years since Bombay Central was established as a station! In an interesting and amusing review, Hoshang Katrak ‘tracks’ a few train-based songs in Hindi […]
Every year nearly six million deaths are caused due to the use of tobacco – and of these, six lakh deaths are a result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke or passive smoking, that is, being exposed to the smoke exhaled from smokers in proximity. May 31st marks ‘World No Tobacco Day’ (WNTD), instituted by the […]
CONTEST RESULTS By Sanaea Chichgar I’m so proud you’re my dad, You’re one in a million Pop, When it comes to the finest fathers, You’re absolutely cream of the crop. You’ve made me feel protected, I’ve been sheltered by your care, You’ve always been my true friend, No matter what, YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE!! […]
On Tuesday, 21st June, 2016, we celebrate the 2nd International Yoga Day (IYD). The idea was first proposed by PM Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, where he stated, “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. This tradition is 5,000 years old. It embodies unity of […]
Every year nearly six million deaths are caused due to the use of tobacco – and of these, six lakh deaths are a result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke or passive smoking, that is, being exposed to the smoke exhaled from smokers in proximity. May 31st marks ‘World No Tobacco Day’ (WNTD), instituted by the […]
Our love for food is legendary! The way to the Parsi/Irani heart is definitely through the stomach, gender immaterial! No occasion is complete without good food. And as much as we love attending functions and events, it’s the “kaun nu catering chhe?” that forms the larger part of the decision. PT Writer Dara Khodaiji takes […]
The world lost one of the most celebrated sports figures of the 20th century, the legendary Boxing Champ Muhammad Ali, on June 3, 2016. Ali, who passed away at the age of 74 in Arizona (USA), was known for displaying some of the most extraordinary boxing techniques. Ruby Lilaowala pays a tribute to this boxing […]