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Category: Special Issues
Youth Speak
“The Parsis, the kind and talented lot.” That’s how we’re described in India. From Dadabhai Naoroji, to the Tatas, all the way to Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw and Supreme Court Judge, Justice Rohinton Nariman. Parsis occupy imminent positions in almost every field. We are hailed as ‘The Jewels of a Crown called India’. Growing up, […]
Eclipses – Solar, Lunar… And Mental!
The buzz around the Total Solar Eclipse 2017, which was visible in full glory for Northern USA on August 21st, 2017, drew equal attention of Indian astro-enthusiasts as well. Known as the Great American Solar Eclipse, it started around 9:15 IST and lasted two minutes, forty seconds, with the moon completely obscuring the sun, resulting […]
From The Editor’s Desk
Saal Mubarak and Jai Hind! Dear Readers, On behalf of Team Parsi Times, it gives me immense pleasure to present you with our Bumper Special Navroze Issue, which celebrates our quirky, adorable Parsi Culture. This issue brings you all that’s promised and more… it aims to reconnect you with the essence of ‘being Parsi’ in […]
The Road Less Taken
Sanobar Pardiwalla, Stuntwoman Sanober entered this physically audacious profession at the young age of 12 by performing stunts for an advertisement. Today, she has over 200 films to her credit, amongst a lot of other commercial assignments. Her latest Bollywood flick in which she performed stunts was ‘Jagga Jasoos’ and is currently preparing her art […]
Pegged For Success!
About Arashasp Shroff: A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts Business Management, from the globally renowned Culinary Institute of America (NY, USA), Arashasp’s genius got him handpicked to attend the exclusive concentration program in Advanced Wine and Hospitality in Napa Valley, California. Soon he was recruited for JW Marriott’s Leadership Program and shared […]
Make Your Energy Work For You
How To Relieve Yourself Of Physical Pain Any pain tends to be debilitating for the body. Physical suffering can make people change their temperament for the worse. The following tips help alleviate physical pain: Close your eyes and breathe slowly and comfortably for a few minutes or about 36 long and easy breaths. Now […]
For Sale, Parsi Owned!
The title of this article is the standard beginning for any classified put up by Zoroastrians. By now, it’s taken for granted that Parsi-owned and used vehicles (and likewise, white goods and furniture) sell for a premium in the pre-owned market. Over the years, I have seen and known many Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians who cherish their […]
A Hero From Hyderabad
PT: Tell us a little about yourself. Shayan: I was born in Mumbai, brought up in Hyderabad and am currently pursuing my third year at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad (BALLB). I’ve always had a keen interest in current affairs which culminated into a passion for Political Science in college, helping me to win ‘Best […]
Parsis and Art – An Everlasting Romance!
The Creators: Of course, there have been Parsi artists who have left their mark on the canvas of Indian contemporary art and who are a part of the celebrated Sir JJ School of Art alumni, the most prominent amongst them being Jehangir Sabavala. He could be credited with bringing the cubist style of painting into […]
The Parsi Affinity For Western Classical Music
When you are part of an audience for any type of performance of Western Classical Music, it is likely that it consists of a fairly large number of senior members of our community. I have often argued that Western Classical Music has withstood all forms of competition from regional music and in the words of that fine music […]