January (Lucky No. 4; Lucky Card: Emperor): You are advised to not act on impulses and move very fast. Slow down, be practical and then move ahead. You know where your destiny lies, but you are still in search of the right path. Remember, ultimately, only you are responsible for your success. February (Lucky No. 11; […]
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Cusrow Baug Goes Trick-or-Treatin’!
The Cusrow Baug United Sports & Welfare League (CBUSWL) organized a Halloween Party, on 27th October, 2024, which saw active participation from young residents, aged 2 and above! All dressed up black and red costumes, holding pumpkins and waving magic wands in the air, the children played the part to the hilt, looking devilishly adorable! […]
Aapro Boman Irani Wins Prestigious Awards For ‘The Mehta Boys’
– Best Actor (IFFSA Toronto) And Directorial Debut (SAFA) Awards – Bollywood actor extraordinaire, Boman Irani received the Best Actor Male award in the feature film category at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto Film Festival, for his exemplary performance in his latest film, ‘The Mehta Boys’. The cast of the film, […]
ZAF Holds Annual Gambhar
The Zoroastrian community in Florida came together to pray and enjoy a gambhar lunch organised by the Zoroastrian Association of Florida (ZAF), on 27th October, 2024, at the Miramar Regional Park, Corporate Pavilion. The annual gambhar was attended by over a hundred enthusiastic Zoroastrians. A Jashan was led by three Mobeds – Er. Khush Daruwalla, Zubin […]
The Enthronement Of Bangalore’s Dar-e-Mehr
With the gradual increase of the Parsi population in Bangalore, there was an acute need to have a Dar-e-Mehr was installed. Seth Kaikhashroo D. Belgaumwalla first mooted the idea of installing a consecrated Dar-e-Mehr in Bangalore, which was later spearheaded by Seth Meherwanji M. Merchant along with Seth Ferdoonji Fakirji Dhalla, the Boyce brothers – […]
Writers And All That Jazz
Most writers write in tandem to their lives, in tandem to their experiences, but good writers create. They create magic on paper, magic in tales, with fiction or fact – the script, unique… the play of words, smooth and textured like cream on crusty bread. Like cream and berries always a soft burst of light […]
WZO Trust Funds Honours Munificent Donor Late Jal Hormasji Sethna
Late Jal Hormasji Sethna, philanthropist extraordinaire, during his lifetime was a regular donor to the welfare activities of The WZO Trust Funds. Upon his passing, on 23rd September, 2021, after receipt of his probate, his bequest was distributed amongst many community institutions, which included Atash Behrams, Agyaries, Centres for Senior Citizens and so on. The […]
Parsi Community Pays Heartfelt Homage To Ratan Tata
The sad news of Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata’s passing has had the entire nation mourning. Navsari’s Parsi community organized an Uthamna ceremony and a homage meet at ‘Sirvai Party Plot’ (Parsi Boys Orphanage), which saw thousands of Ratan Tata’s admirers flowing into the venue continuously through the prayer and condolence meet. Organised by the Samast […]
Attaining Khordad Or Wholeness In Life
19th October, 2024, (today) is Roj Khordad of Mah Khorda, marking the Parab of Khordad, which ushers in blessings of purity and perfection or wholeness/completeness in our lives. We are trained to strive for perfection since our childhood. Striving towards perfection has its merits. Improving our skills for example is beneficial. However, the pursuit of […]
Numero Tarot By Dr. Jasvi
Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: January (Lucky No. 8; Lucky Card: Strength): Confidence is the key to your success this month. Learn to fight for your right and be practical about situations. Follow your intuitions. Search the right path to reach […]
Hanshi Percy Bahmani Passes Away
Percy Farhad Bahmani, known for bringing much pride onto the community and the nation with his prowess and accomplishments in the field of Martial Arts, passed away on 2nd October, 2024, in Mumbai. Born on 4th November, 1953, Hanshi Percy Bahmani was the only Indian who received worldwide recognition in Karate, Judo and Full Contact […]