The Gamadia Welfare Association organized their annual Jasan on the eve of 12 June, 2016, at Sethna Agiary Hall. Conducted by two Dasturjis of Sethna Agiary, the Jasan, attended by two hundred attendees, was followed by the distribution of ‘chasni’ and a fun-filled entertainment program including fancy dress competition, talent rounds and dance performances. Compered […]
On Friday, 10th June, Parsi Times film critic Hoshang K. Katrak, known for his encyclopedic knowledge and passion for films, was invited by Dignity Foundation as Guest Speaker to discuss ‘Early Indian Cinema (silent and talkies), with special emphasis on the contribution of Parsis, highlighting their pioneering achievements in Indian cinema. Equipped with his plethora […]
Parsi Times Film Reviewer Hoshang K. Katrak was present at the book launch of Shashi Kapoor’s biography. An interesting report… The select 150-odd who were present at The Sofitel Mumbai, BKC, on 11th June at the glittering launch of ‘Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star’ by New York based film journalist and columnist, Aseem Chhabra, […]
Most cultures have a distinct way of pleasing the Rain Gods to ensure a healthy monsoon. Navsari keeps the Zoroastrian tradition of pleasing the Rain God by having young Zoroastrian boys going around town, collecting uncooked rice, dal, oil, ghee and water from residents. This collection is done while simultaneously reciting: “Ghee khichri no paiso, […]
Summer vacations usually witness numerous community-based institutions organizing holiday camps for children. Some of these camps truly stand out, like the one organized by The Liaison Committee, a BPP initiative, which annually organizes a free, 10-day Holiday Camp in May for Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian children, who are unable to afford a holiday away from home. They […]
On 12th June, 2016, ZYNG organized a fun-filled Zumba Marathon for all youngsters at Khareghat colony. Conducted by instructor Roshan and his team, fifty participants clapped in rhythm and danced to catchy Latin and Bollywood beats, keeping the energy levels at an all-time high. The evening concluded with a prize distribution ceremony awarding the best […]
In celebration of World Yoga Day (21st June), WZCC organized a workshop titled, ‘Yoga Through The Various Stages Of A Woman’s Life’ on 11 June, 2016 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Conducted by Dr. Swami Nirmalananda (trained at the Bihar School of Yoga), the workshop was designed to help women deal with the various stages of […]
Harvard literary scholar and cultural theorist, and Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of English and American Literature and Language, Homi K. Bhabha was recently awarded the Humboldt Research Prize for his contributions to the field of academics. The award is usually granted to a researcher in recognition of his life’s achievements to academics. Bhabha received this […]
On Tuesday, 21st June, 2016, we celebrate the 2nd International Yoga Day (IYD). The idea was first proposed by PM Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, where he stated, “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. This tradition is 5,000 years old. It embodies unity of […]
Dear Editor, In PT’s May 28th issue, Kersee Kabrajee worries about the dwindling number of our community and suggests we call ourselves Indian Zoroastrians because we came to India as Zoroastrians and not as Parsis. I wonder in what way it is going to help us increase our population. I also wonder if anybody heard […]
Dear Editor, Your article dated Saturday, 04th June, 2016 in the Parsi Times, “HOMAJI NI BAAJ” was well-timed. Many elders are aware of the sacrifice made by Homaji, yet how many of the young could even have heard of this saintly personage’s name! Be it as it may! There is yet another Homaji very few, […]