Sal Mubarak! Dear Readers, There’s always something auspicious about new beginnings – even as we ready ourselves to welcome YZ 1393! A lingering sense of hope and positivity envelopes even the greatest sceptics – the magic of new beginnings rubs off on all! And we all come together to celebrate our unique Parsipanu, […]
Tag: 12 August 2023 Issue
Disinformation And WhatsApp University
Ruzbeh Raja is an Information Technology Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and is also a Visiting Professor of Law in the University of Mumbai. ‘Disinformation’ is false or misleading information, deliberately spread to deceive people. ‘Misinformation’ is also false information but it is not deliberately spread and could […]
The Parsi Penchant For Fine Art
Razvin Namdarian Parsis have an association with all things fine – we are known for our love of antiques, our collections of porcelain and crystal, our passion for classical music and theatre and the Parsi garas which are lauded as heritage pieces handed down, generation to generation. Little wonder then, that this culturally […]
Barking Up The Bawa Tree!
A Fun Guide To Teaching Your Pooch Parsi Commands! Shireen Merchant Shirin Merchant is India’s pioneering Canine Behaviourist and Trainer. For over 25 years now, she has worked hard to ensure that dogs in India are trained using reward-based methods. There are dogs in this world, and then there are Parsi dogs! […]
Unleashing The Power Of Your Happy Hormones!
In the fast-paced and often demanding world we live in, finding joy and maintaining emotional well-being can be challenging. A very important contributor in maintaining that balance is our Hormones. Hormones are chemicals produced by different glands in your body, which travel through the bloodstream, acting as messengers and playing a part in many bodily […]
State-Of-The-Date!
Cyrus The (Not So) Great! Aapro Cyrus Broacha, the Brand Ambassador of Humour, is back to trigger unlimited giggles and guffaws, with his hilarious take on appropriating the Parsi New Year date!! …in our exclusive column, ‘Cyrus The (Not So) Great!’ Soo karoo!?!?! I’m in a quandary! Sorry to use such big, big words. Even more […]
A Spar With Gravity!
Freyan Wadia I have to admit, it took an embarrassing number of years after learning Newtonian Physics, to figure out why people in Australia don’t just drop off the face of the earth. That may have had something to do with flunking that particular terminal exam, so even my grades said, “Welcome to Australia!” […]
Natural Intelligence In The World Of AI: A Yin Yang Balance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the subject of polarised debates these days. Most can’t understand how man-made code can become faster and better than humans and evolve using their own intelligence. Suddenly, ‘The Terminator’ and ‘The Matrix’ seem plausible storylines! Let’s pause here for a moment. What about the amazing circuitry within us? Our human body […]
Know Thy Enemy To Conquer Thy Enemy!
What is the most valuable thing in the world today? Riches, Assets or Resources? Food, Water or Electricity? People, Technology or Information? You might actually choose none of the above and instead say, it is peace of mind, perhaps because that is getting scarcer by the day. We tend to value something more only when […]
The Magnificent Mount Damavand
Mountains have always held a place of special reverence in Zoroastrianism, as they are considered spiritual strongholds that represent strength and emanate positive energy. For a decade, our prophet, Asho Zarathushtra, lived on Mount Ushidarena, contemplating the Universal Truth. A prayer pertaining to homage unto mountains, reads: “Az hama gunah patet pashemanum; Vispao garayo asha-khvathrao pouru-khvathrao mazdadhata ashavana […]
Together Towards Better Nutrition: Promoting Healthy Eating Habits Through Community Unity
In an era marked by fast-paced lifestyles and convenience-driven food choices, the importance of maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet cannot be emphasized enough. The rising prevalence of diet-related health issues such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, have prompted a global call for action to promote healthy eating habits. In this endeavour, the power […]