Why are children always happy? Because they love to play. When you, I and everyone were kids, we also loved playing all the time. If you know how to play, life itself becomes your playground. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “It is a happy talent to know how to play.” Playing isn’t rigid or fixed. It […]
Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: January (Lucky No. 19; Lucky Card: Sun): Victory is on the cards. You are aware of where your destiny lies but are still in search of the right path to embark on. Ensure to select the […]
In a world abundant with nutrient-rich foods, there exists a hidden gem often overlooked in our quest for optimal health: Beetroots. Despite its humble appearance, the beet boasts a remarkable array of essential nutrients including fibre, potassium, iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants – all packed into a low-calorie package! Its potential health benefits span from […]
Towards Greater Entrepreneurial Successes Dear Readers, Parsis are hailed as the pioneers of modern India, despite our minuscule numbers. We make for one of the most successful and smallest minorities worldwide – accounting for less than 0.005% of India’s population! Even so, we command unparalleled respect by all, as our achievements – erstwhile and current […]
The Young Rathestars is a group of Parsis based in Dadar, Mumbai who reach out to the poor and needy Parsi Zoroastrian families by providing Educational Aid, Medical Aid, Financial Aid and distribution of grains and other household items in Mumbai, Pune and the interior villages of Gujarat. For over two decades now, the Committee […]
The club grounds of Calcutta Parsee Club was abuzz with food frenzy, as it hosted its annual food festival – the Parsi Food Bazar, which was attended by over 550 patrons. Convened by Calcutta Parsee Club committee member – Farhad Masterr, the fest has been gaining much popularity over the past few years, not just […]
A documentary titled, ‘Four on Eleven’, which highlights the influence of the Parsi community on Indian cricket and celebrates the inspiring and outstanding careers of Parsi cricket icons – Nari Contractor, Farokh Engineer, Rusi Surti and Polly Umrigar, will soon be launched by young, Hyderabad-based filmmaker – Shrikaran Beecharaju. Marking his documentary directorial debut, ‘Four […]
International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 8th March, offers an annual opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, the […]
One of the community’s most looked forward to events – the WAPIZ Sale, was successfully held over 24th – 25th February, 2024, at Cama Baug, under the leadership of Anahita Desai and team members. For over 13 years now, WAPIZ has been organising this sale, twice a year – before the two most auspicious occasions […]
The great Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, revered as the ‘Father of Indian Industry’, and the Founder of India’s largest and most reputed conglomerate – the Tata Group, is also esteemed as the greatest philanthropist of the century, worldwide. 3rd March, 2024 marks the 185th birth anniversary of this visionary Indian pioneer industrialist whose trailblazing efforts contributed […]
At an event hosted by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, celebrating the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’, on 29th February, 2024, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, the Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Women and Child Development, announced the launch of a revamped ‘Jiyo Parsi’ programme with improved guidelines, as well as the development of […]