Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: January (Lucky No. 1; Lucky Card: Magician): Your health will go in peak state. You need to stop worrying about little things – these are a part of life. A little compromise on your end will make […]
Dear Readers, An unfortunate trend that has been on the rise in our community is a deterioration in mental health and an increasing need for appropriate help to restore it. Unlike what one might assume, this truth is no longer relegated to merely the ‘older’ section of community members. While an increase in mental health […]
Welcoming the Parsi New Year as also celebrating its tenth anniversary, in keeping with its service motto, the XYZ Foundation organised the event ‘Ten Tempting Tasks’ – a set of ten creative tasks related to Parsi culture, designed to foster a deeper connect with our heritage. A delightful mix of music, memories, and merriment, tasks […]
An evening showcasing entertainment and talent was organized in Surat at the Pak Kadim Hall, on 10th August, 2024, by the Parsi Pragati Mandal (PPM) and Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly of Surat (ZWAS). The event was conducted by Maharukh Chichgar, Nekshan Khandadia and Aazmin Besania. PPM President Mahtab Bhatporia welcomed the audience for an eve of […]
Parsi patriotism was displayed with much zeal and pomp on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day celebrations in Surat, showcasing the city’s unity in diversity. As all communities were invited to participate in their traditional attires, the gracious and glamourous Parsis of Surat, under the wings of Surat Parsi Panchayat (SPP) and Zoroastrian Women’s […]
The Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP), known for a sizeable presence of Parsi professionals, held its 18th National Convention held in Kolkata, from 22nd to 25th August, 2024, themed ‘Tilottama@2024: Ahead of the Curve’, with attendees from all six chapters of the Association (Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Tamil Nadu) and […]
Parsi Times presents a 4-part series by Adil J. Govadia, which honours and celebrates our humble Mobeds – our religious heads, who played a crucial role in preserving our Community’s religious and ethnic identity, while keeping aflame our sacred fires, in our temples and in our hearts. Dastur Mahiyar Bin Vatcha MeherjiRana was yet another […]
WAPIZ Launches A Fund For Treatment Of Mental Illnesses- In my two decades of community service, I have come across many issues faced by our community members – be it poverty, medical issues, dysfunctional families, old age related problems, children not looking after aged parents, loneliness, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse etc etc. But in […]
Today, 7th September, 2024, is Ganesh Chaturthi, the day to celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the Ruler of the People (Sanskrit Gana means people and Isha means ruler or lord). This 10-day annual festival begins on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada (6th month of the Hindu calendar). The […]
Mumbai’s J D Amaria Sodawaterwala Agiary, located at Marine Lines, commemorated its glorious 150 years salgreh on 2nd September, 2024 (Roj Fravardin – Mah Fravardin). The auspicious occasion was marked by two Jashans held on the day, one at 10.00 am and another one at 05:30pm, performed by dedicated Panthaki – Er. Pervez Karanjia. A […]
Tinaz Nooshian, Editor-in-Chief of Mumbai’s leading daily – Mid-Day and an esteemed Parsi arts and culture aficionado, spoke at the ‘Parsi Artistry Salon’, which celebrated China-Gujarat maritime trade’s influence on Zoroastrian artisanship, playing a pivotal role in forging the fortunes and destiny of the community. The word salon is derived from the French word ‘salone’ […]