15-year-old Yashna Naushirwan Commissariat was selected as part of the UAE Cricket team that played in the CISCE Girls U-17 Regional Cricket Tournament that was held in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, from end October to beginning of November, 2022. Originally from Rustom Baug in Mumbai, Yashna is currently schooling in a school in Dubai. Growing her […]
Do you keep your valuables in a Bank Locker? Or are you a joint holder of a Bank Locker with your relatives? If so, during the past few days, you may have received a message(s) from your bank reminding you to ‘Renew Your Locker Agreement on or before December 31, 2022’. Have you acted […]
On 5th November, 2022, the police in Maharashtra’s Palghar district registered a case for negligent and rash driving, against renowned gynaecologist, Dr. Anahita Pandole (55), who was driving the Mercedes that crashed near Surya River Charoti bridge, on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, killing industrialist Cyrus Mistry and his co-passenger, Jehangir Pandole, who were riding in the back seat of the […]
Every year, the ‘United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’ (UNESCO) celebrates ‘World Philosophy Day’ on the third Thursday of November, underlining the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for every individual. According to UNESCO, “Philosophy is an inspiring discipline as well as an everyday practice that can […]
Hoshmand Elavia, a resident of Godrej Baug, Mumbai, made the community proud by winning the Overall Title in the Pro Junior Category of the IndiKarting Pro Races. The 15-year-old dominated to finish the four rounds with a total of 98 points ahead of Shobit Narsana (86 Points) and Krish Gupta (80 Points). His consistent form […]
A Surat-based Parsi family have been the proud owners of a safely preserved, 194-year-old family heirloom – a Lord Swaminarayan turban, that they keep on display or ‘darshan’ in Surat on Bhai Dooj – a tradition they have consistently maintained ever since they received it in 1881. It is said that Lord Swaminarayan, who visited […]
With Gujarat headed to Assembly elections, the State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced that the cabinet had decided to form a committee for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The UCC refers to a common set of laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance and succession for all citizens, irrespective of religion. Gujarat is […]
My richie-rich friend was showing off her ‘new’ money once again. Mrs. Nouveau Rich told our ladies group, “I spent XX lakhs of rupees on my kitchen, darlings,” to which Mrs. Witchie-witch resorted, “That’s nothing honey, I spent double! This set me thinking… the space once hidden behind a utilitarian swinging-door has become center-stage! […]
Even amidst the horrors of the lockdown, we did espy errant pedestrians, amblers and quiet often exercising walkers, going about their businesses, determined to keep their passion and routines, despite the adversity. Those dark days are behind us now thankfully. We are back to our normal stride. I miss my regular walks during those times […]
This is a simple and very fast utility which allows you to search all areas on your computer in a jiffy. Often, we are unable to remember where a file is buried in the plethora of folders on our hard disk. Once you download and install Everything, enter the name or part name of the […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 9th November 2022. WINNER: King Charles: You’re gonna need a solid Economy Revival Plan – it’s looking pretty hard! PM Rishi Sunak: Don’t worry… from where my roots are embedded – we are experts at […]