What’s in a word? Simply this… a mélange of consonants and vowels, all put together in a pattern to form a word. Words come together to form a sentence. A senten—-oops here I go preachy, preachy. When it comes to anything to do with a language or literature, mainly English, the teacher and lecturer in […]
Real estate in prime Parsi colonies seem to rake in more than current market rates of swanky apartments anywhere else! Fascinating, isn’t it? Born, bred and ‘buttered’ a true colony Bawi, I’ve indeed experienced the appeal of living in one, for the better part of my life. I view my lifestyle in and amongst the […]
Besides our love for food, drink, humour and all things good in life, the Parsi community has a special fondness for dogs – know to be ‘man’s best friend’. Most Parsis go the extra mile for their pet dog/s as their favourite family member! Many also feed stray dogs occasionally or even every day. We […]
(Rishi Sunak was born on 12 May, 1980 in Southampton, Hampshire, to Southeast African-born Hindu parents of Indian Punjabi descent, Yashvir and Usha Sunak. Rishi Sunak’s grandparents originated from British India, but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan’s Punjab province.) As Conservative Party leader, Rishi Sunak, a proud Indian origin Hindu, begins his tenure as […]
Sanjan Day was celebrated on November 15, 2022, by the community with much gusto. This is, in fact, an annual event to commemorate our community’s historical roots, but more importantly, to express our sense of loyalty and gratitude to India. Exodus From Iran To India: Little is known or documented about the advent of the […]
As 14th November, 2022, marks World Diabetes Day, what better way to commemorate the occasion than sharing some real smart ways in which we can cut down the intake of sugar – the root of all (diabetic) evil – from our diet? One of the best ways to tell if you need a ‘sugar […]
Every year, the ‘United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’ (UNESCO) celebrates ‘World Philosophy Day’ on the third Thursday of November, underlining the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for every individual. According to UNESCO, “Philosophy is an inspiring discipline as well as an everyday practice that can […]
Even amidst the horrors of the lockdown, we did espy errant pedestrians, amblers and quiet often exercising walkers, going about their businesses, determined to keep their passion and routines, despite the adversity. Those dark days are behind us now thankfully. We are back to our normal stride. I miss my regular walks during those times […]
If there is one word that defines modern life or living, it would be ‘stress’! Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don’t feel we can manage or control. Stress transcends barriers of age, gender, class or creed. Children […]
Hon’ble Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani held an interactive meeting with the heads of Parsi and Irani Anjumans across India, at the Mancherji Joshi Memorial Hall, Dadar Athornan Institute, in Mumbai, on 30th October, 2022. This initiative was organized by Vada Dasturji of Iranshah Udvada, […]
30th October marks the birth anniversary of the legendary physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha, also revered as ‘The Father of Indian Nuclear Program’ known for his path-breaking contributions to Quantum Theory and Cosmic Radiation. He was the first Chairman of The Atomic Energy Commission of India as well as the Founding Director and Professor of Physics […]