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 19th January 2022. WINNER: Monkey (Left): I SEE nothing – I represent the Law! Monkey (Centre): I HEAR nothing – i represent the Government! Monkey (Right): I HEAR it all and SEE it all, but I SAY […]
Have you ever heard of ‘breadfruit? It’s a rather strange name for a fruit that seems it may look like bread. Instead, like jackfruit, it’s a member of the mulberry family. A breadfruit (Artocarpus altiris) tree thrives in tropical climate and can grow up to 85 feet, producing up to 200 fruits yearly. The fruit […]
Farzana Kharadi from Surat bagged the title of Femina Mrs. Stylista india 2022 to become the reigning style queen for 2022. The pageant recognises women who best showcase their personalities. Farzana was selected among the top 14 finalists from hundreds of entries received across the nation. They were put through vigorous training and grooming sessions. […]
There’s a school of thought which says that seven years is a turning point in a marriage and it begins to wear off and crumble. It’s called the ‘Seven Year Itch’. Hollywood even made a comedy film with this title in 1955, starring Marilyn Monroe who is married for seven years and seduces her neighbour. […]
Toucan Chrome Extension is a free Chrome Extension that helps you learn a new language. Once installed, choose the language that you wish to learn – current options are Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian. You also choose topics of your interest. When you browse the web, just point to any word on your webpage, it […]
Expect The Unexpected! Dear Readers, This week saw Mumbai enveloped in a cold embrace, with the mercury plummeting to the season’s lowest – hitting 13.2 degrees Celsius at the start of the week. While some welcomed this chilly change, others preferred to stay huddled in their baugs and homes, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) […]
– Apex Court Seeks Solicitor General’s Assistance – On 10th January, 2022, the Supreme Court sought the assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, to amicably resolve the grievances of the Parsi community, which is unable to perform Dokhmenashini or the traditional funeral rites of community members who have passed away due to Covid-19. A bench […]
Dr. Danesh Dinyar Chinoy was felicitated on 9th January, 2022, with the prestigious ‘Pioneer In Psychology Based Physiotherapy – Holistic Model’ title, under the ‘Skill India Awards 2021-2022’, conducted by the National Institute of Skills Training (NIST). He received this recognition for his outstanding contributions towards bringing transformation in people’s lives, with his endeavours spanning […]
The two Mumbai-based, teenaged Razmi brothers – 19-year-old Rayaan and 16-year-old Shahyan, have been the toast of the Snooker and Billiards circuit, with their outstanding performances and wins, doing the fraternity and the community very proud! Rayaan recently made history with his excellent skills at the recently held 2021 National Championship (Sage university, Bhopal) by […]
The racing pride of the nation and the community, 23-year-old top racer – Jehan Daruvala’s Formula 1 aspirations received a massive shot in the arm, with Italy’s three-time F2 champions Prema Racing signing him up for the 2022 season. Jehan will also continue to be part of the Red Bull Junior Team, for the third […]
Ever since Iranshah has been re-enthroned in the recently repaired and renovated main building at Udwada, there has been fresh interest in understanding the significance of the winged, human-headed bulls that guard the entrance of the sacred Atash Bahram. One also finds winged human-headed bulls at the entrance of the Boyce Agyari at Tardeo, Maneckji […]