Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: January (Lucky No. 17; Lucky Card: Star): You are inherently a confident person. Follow your intuitions. Your universal healing has already started. You have to work really hard, because half of your efforts could go in […]
The Biggest Teacher Of All! Dear Readers, Undoubtedly, education is the cornerstone of a civilised society, a conscientious nation and a progressive world. Educators, are therefore, deservedly cherished and revered as the crucial architects of ongoing generations, which will harbour a peaceful present and a thriving future. We owe much more than we know to […]
ZWAS (Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly, Surat) – the city’s leading group helmed by dynamic Zoroastrian women, recently held an installation ceremony of its new President – Mahazarin Variava and her team, for 2023 – 2025, in the presence of ‘Steel Man of India’ and Guiness World Records holder – Vispy Kharadi. Also on stage were inspiring […]
Known for conducting various cultural and social programmes for the Zoroastrian community in Surat, the city’s Parsi Pragati Mandal (PPM) celebrated India’s Independence Day amidst much patriotic pomp and splendour. A fancy dress competition and talent show, across different age categories, was organised in the Pak Kadim Atashbehram Saheb compound to unleash the budding talents. […]
Mumbai’s iconic and oldest, 107-year-old dairy – Parsi Dairy Farm (PDF), recently got a stunning makeover, keeping up its look with the times, while retaining its secret recipes, which ensures its number one position within the community as well as outside! It’s new interiors and equipment include a toffee dispenser and a yogurt cart. Founded […]
Known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’ and the ‘Unofficial Ambassador of India’, Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917) was one of our community’s greatest legends and one of the nation’s greatest leaders, having known to have influenced among many others, including Mahatma Gandhi, Mohamed Ali Jinnah and Sir Pherozeshah Mehta. The 4th of September marks […]
Dr. Yazdi Italia was recently honoured by the Government of Gujarat for his significant contributions in Health Services for the Prevention and Control of Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia. The award was presented to him by Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendrabhai Patel. Dr. Italia, Ph.D, is a Translation Scientist. Since 1978, he is reckoned as one of the […]
Fravardin, the first month of the Zoroastrian calendar is aptly dedicated to the Fravashi or Farohar, which is the prototype of all creation. 3rd September, 2023 marks the Parab (when the Roj and Mah coincide) of Fravardin. Parab of Fravardin: Roj Fravardin of Mah Fravardin marks the day when devout Zoroastrians head for the Dokhma or Aramgah, to offer prayers to the Fravashi of their dearly departed. One could […]
Motorcycle champ, 22-year-old Kayan Zubin Patel, resident of Rustom Baug (Mumbai), has consistently been winning accolades in motorbike racing, keeping up the family tradition. Continuing his winning spree, Kayan secured second place in the Royal Enfield GT CUP, which was held in Coimbatore, on the 26th -27th of August, 2023. This win will be a special […]
“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai Teaching is indeed the noblest profession of all and teachers are the guiding force in a child’s life, that shapes their destiny. Teaching not only imparts knowledge, but opens the young mind to infinite possibilities, […]