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Tag: 15th October 2022
From the Editor’s Desk
Dear Readers, One of the more common and growing infirmities that ails a good part of our senior community members today, is a steady increase in the number of cases suffering from dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease. For many of us who aren’t clear about the difference between these two – Dementia is a general […]
Wrath
I swear to God, there was nothing wrong with Mahim creek yesterday… Greenish-black sludge muttered as it swept unwillingly under the railway bridge. It smelled evil, with the air of the vindictive offered vengeance. Perhaps assaulting the nostrils of commuting Mumbaikars twice a day was about all the vengeance it could extract… but in a […]
Come On, Engine!
I once knew a guy. His name was Nozzle, and he was a lovable rogue, if ever there was one. He had every imaginable vice, and yet could exude love and genuine warmth of heart. You could not help forgiving him unconditionally for having ruined you out of house and home! Optimism was his watchword. […]
Higher Education Scholarships For Minority Communities Doubled In Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government has doubled the scholarship for seven notified minority communities including Muslims, Christians, Jains, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jews. Students belonging to these communities who are pursuing higher education are now entitled to an annual scholarship of Rs. 50,000/- as compared to the earlier Rs. 25,000/-. The revised scholarship amount is implemented for […]
SWA TT League Commences Today
All roads lead to Salsette Parsi Colony today and tomorrow as the SWA All Parsees Table Tennis League commences. The League backed by Associate Sponsors Khareghat Colony Youth Association Trust Funds promises to be an exciting one as eight bawa teams of 8 players each, compete for the top position in Table Tennis. With a […]
XYZ Groups – Rustom’s Rockstars and Noshirwan’s Knights
XYZ groups – Rustom’s Rockstars and Noshirwan’s Knights organised a visit to Ovalekar Butterfly Park (Thane), on 8th October, 2022, where children and volunteers viewed various butterfly species and learnt how retaining fruit waste helps attract and increase the butterfly population around ones homes.
Caption This – 15th October
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 October 2022. WINNER: Salman: Watch and learn how I play Rahul. Shah Rukh: If I were you, I’d stick with Chulbul. By Viraf P. Commissariat (USA)
Please Remember The Real Me When I Cannot Remember You!
Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, as is more commonly known, is a progressive brain disease, that affects the brain cells and leads to loss of body function, behavior changes, and memory loss. Usually, ignorance about the early symptoms can lead to the worsening of the situation. The following are ten signs that may help you catch […]
The Hijab Controversy
– Iran And India – The Difference In Narrative – The Indian social media and politically and socially charged spaces have been buzzing over the last few weeks, with post after post about how women are fighting for their rights…. in India- to wear the Hijab, while in Iran – to not! In India, […]
Khordad – Celebrating The Spirit Of Perfection!
Today, 15th October, 2022 (Roj Hormazd, Mah Khordad) and 20th October will be the parab of Khordad (Roj Khordad, Mah Khordad) according to the Shehenshahi Calendar. Khordad is the third month of the Zoroastrian calendar and it brings blessings of purity and perfection. Khordad (Avesta Haurvatat) is not only an Amesha Spenta presiding over the purifying waters, it also embodies […]