To be respected is a far greater compliment than Love. They say respect for ourselves guides our morals, while respect for others guides our manners. There is no relationship without mutual respect. So, what is respect really? They say it is a positive feeling towards another’s skills, opinions or characteristics. It also means honoring a […]
Between hot flashes, anxiety and mood swings, among other symptoms, the effects of menopause can be overwhelming. While there are different remedies that may help, 73% of menopausal women, aged 40 to 60 years, do not seek treatment. But you don’t need to just grin and bear your symptoms. Help is on hand for those […]
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): Yor health will be in good shape. Stop worrying about the smaller things – these are a part of parcel of life. A little compromise from your end will […]
Caution And Compassion… Dear Readers, Even as we thank the Rain Gods for smiling upon us and as we welcome the onset on the much-needed monsoons, the consequences of this change of season warrants our added attention… on two levels – caution and compassion. Caution demands, nay, ensures our adherence sooner or later […]
Last year, the alumni and staff of Rajkumar College, in Rajkot, honoured the memory of legendary educator and teacher – Rati Cooper – with the unveiling of a bust carved in her likeness, on 15th August, 2022. This year, the ‘Old RKCians Association’ – Ahmedabad chapter, organised their first memorial lecture for the visionary educator, […]
On 1st July, 2023, (Roj – Behram, Mah – Bahman; YZ 1392), the Idavala Agiary at Hamalwadi, celebrated its 180th Salgreh, starting with a Hama Anjuman Macchi in the Havan Geh, performed by the Agiary’s Panthaki – Er. Shahvir Dastur. This was followed by a Jashan performed by four priests, at 10:30 am, led again […]
[Courtesy: Zubin Darashaw] The havoc and continuous heavy, rains, caused by cyclone Biparjoy failed to dampen the spirits of devotees who flocked to the Ajmer Agyari – the only fire temple in the heart of Rajasthan – to seek the blessings of the sacred fire which has glowed for 125 years now. Ajmer, a […]
Second Only To Iranshah And Navsari’s Vadi Dar-e-Mihr Courtesy: Er. Adil J. Govadia Indeed, the history of Surat’s Goti Adarian remains a mystery. There is no record available as to its exact date of consecration or names of priests who consecrated the Adarian Saheb. Very limited details are available regarding its antiquity which […]
PT is delighted to report that the Zoroastrian community of New Zealand shone brightly at ‘The Ninth Annual Sports, Community, Arts & Culture Awards 2023’ – which identifies, recognises and honours prominent members of the Indian and South Asian communities, across various fields for their outstanding contributions, talents and achievements. Hosted by New Zealand’s oldest […]
One is often confronted with the question – Who is a Parsi, and how and where was this term coined? What is one of the oldest references to this term? What is the legal definition of Parsi in India? Does Parsi include an Irani Zoroastrian? In this article, we answer some of these questions, mainly […]
Legendary maestro – Zubin Mehta, the globally-acclaimed music conductor originally from Mumbai, Music Director Emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and Conductor Emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is all set to flick that magical baton in Mumbai, next month! Zubin Mehta will lead the ‘Symphony Orchestra of India’ (SOI), comprising over 90 musicians, […]