ભારતીય ક્રિકેટ અને વૈશ્વિક પારસી સમુદાય માટે ખૂબ જ ગર્વની ક્ષણમાં, 23 જુલાઈ, 2025 ના રોજ, મહાન વિકેટકીપર-બેટ્સમેન, 87 વર્ષીય ફારૂખ એન્જિનિયરને એક દુર્લભ અને ઐતિહાસિક સન્માનથી નવાજવામાં આવ્યા, કારણ કે માન્ચેસ્ટરના ઓલ્ડ ટ્રેફોર્ડ સ્ટેડિયમ ખાતેના પ્રતિષ્ઠિત બી સ્ટેન્ડનું સત્તાવાર નામ બદલીને સર ક્લાઇવ લોયડ અને ફારૂખ એન્જિનિયર સ્ટેન્ડ રાખવામાં આવ્યું. આ એન્જિનિયર પ્રથમ ભારતીય […]
Tag: 02 August 2025 Issue
શાકાહારના ધાર્મિક ફાયદા: એક પારસી દ્રષ્ટિકોણ
પ્રબોધક જરથુષ્ત્ર અને પવિત્ર ગાથાઓના જ્ઞાનમાં મૂળ ધરાવતા જરથુશ્ત્ર ઉપદેશો, આપણે બધા જીવંત પ્રાણીઓ સાથે કેવી રીતે સંબંધ રાખીએ છીએ તેની ઊંડી સમજ આપે છે. આ ઉપદેશો આપણને આશા (સત્ય અને વ્યવસ્થા) અને વોહુ મન (સારા મન) અનુસાર જીવવા માટે પ્રોત્સાહિત કરે છે, અને શાકાહારી અથવા વનસ્પતિ આધારિત જીવનશૈલી અપનાવવા માટે એક આકર્ષક આધ્યાત્મિક પાયો […]
The Universal Beat
The universal beat is unstoppable, infinite and constant. In the greater scheme of things, we are tiny miniscule breaths. Collectively as the human species, we can perhaps build a future different than our past mistakes. But do we learn? Given the wreck, destruction and chaos the world finds itself in today, it seems not. We […]
Numero Tarot By Dr. Jasvi
January (Lucky No. 21; Lucky Card: World): A bright sunny period has started after a long dark night. You will have name, fame and prosperity. Health will be in great shape. Take care your precious things, as there’s a chance of theft or misplacement. February (Lucky No. 10; Lucky Card: Justice): This month brings much good luck to […]
Ancient Whispers: Er. Zarrir Bhandara On Muktad’s Enduring Legacy
As the sacred days of Muktad approach, culminating in Navroze on 15th August, few embody the spirit of this deeply spiritual observance like Ervad Zarrir Bhandara. With over five decades of dedicated service, his journey reflects not just personal devotion but a powerful preservation of Zoroastrian ritual and legacy. In this heartfelt conversation with Parsi […]
The Most Sacred Offering Of All
Dear Readers, In a couple of days, we will enter the most sacred and spiritually profound phase of the Zoroastrian calendar – a time when faith, remembrance and renewal come together. Across the community, hearts and homes begin preparing for the ten holy days of Muktad, leading into the revered Gatha days and culminating into […]
Young Rathestars Spark New Year Joy For 450 Parsi Families
In a heartwarming show of compassion and community spirit, Young Rathestars continued its 83-year-old tradition of supporting underprivileged Parsi /Irani Zoroastrian families. On 27th July, 2025, 450 families were welcomed at Palamkote Hall in Dadar, with dignity and warmth, and provided essential food supplies and household items to help usher in the New Year with […]
Thrilling All-Parsi TT And Carrom Tourney Held In Navsari
On 27th July, 2025, the Parsi/Zoroastrian community united in true sporting spirit for the much-awaited All Parsi Carrom and Table Tennis Tournament at Ava Baug Hall, Navsari. Organised by the Ava Baug Youth Club and supported by the Parsi Cultural Division of the S.B. Garda College Trust, with Parsi Times as Media Partner, the event […]
Unstoppable Taronish!
Parsi powerhouse Taronish Irani struck gold once more, clinching first place in the 10km race at the Mumbai Half Marathon, held on 27th July, 2025. Clocking a personal best of 35 minutes and 36 seconds, his performance marked yet another milestone in a stellar year. With prior victories at the Bombay City District Athletics Championships, […]
Volunteers Shine At Secunderabad Agiary
On a rain-drenched Sunday, 27th July 2025, twenty-five dedicated volunteers gathered at the Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher, in Secunderabad, to prepare the Agiary for the holy Muktad. Undeterred by the weather, they swept, scrubbed, dusted and polished every corner – from lamps to ceilings – ensuring the sacred space radiated purity and […]
Salsette Turns Sleuth With ‘Murder Mystery Night’
The Salsette Welfare Association (SWA) dialled up the drama and excitement with its first-ever Murder Mystery Night, transforming the community hall into a gripping crime scene, packed with suspense, sleuths and style. Residents stepped into their roles with flair, interrogating suspects, chasing alibis, and piecing together clues with razor-sharp instincts. After a thrilling showdown, Team […]