The past couple of weeks have been throwing up scary online-related news where the privacy of users and the safety of their online data has been severely compromised. Most of us are aware of the term ‘hacking’ – where one gains unauthorized access to data in a system or a computer – as has been […]
On 9th May, 2017, ZTFE (Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe) patron, Lord Karan Bilimoria, Vada Dasturji of Udvada, Khurshed Dastoor and ZTFE President, Malcolm Deboo, led the ZTFE delegation on board the Indian Navy Ship (INS) Tarkash, docked at Thames Quay, West India Dock, London, for the launch of the bicentenary celebrations of ‘HMS Trincomalee’ […]
Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) recently organised ‘Being Parsi’ Fancy Dress competition, in keeping with Frohar Foundation’s Zoroastrian Saga event, on 23rd April, 2017, at Albless Baug. Judged by Kerafrid Damania, Lara Balsara Vajifdar and Jehangir Patel, around sixty-four children participated in four age groups, each revolving around themes including Zoroastrian Cuisine; Persian Kings, Queens and […]
A Month Of Thanks Dear Readers, The good news is this – we are more than half-way through the, quite literally, blistering month of May – a couple of weeks more and hopefully the Rain Gods will relent and relieve us from the scorching heat that has been the bane of the month. So hang […]
Kudos To PT Article ‘Great Music Matters’ (dated 6/5/2017) Many thanks Parsi Times and Mr. Khushroo Suntook for introducing a new column towards reviving Parsi interest in Western Classical Music. I’m 84 year old and it brings back nostalgic memories of the good old times during the British rule when we regularly used to attend […]
The 18th of May, 2017 was an important day for the Parsis of Igatpuri as they celebrated the 130th Salgreh of the Igatpuri Anjuman Dar-E-Meher. Speaking to PT Reporter, Khushroo Mehta, the Panthaki expressed gratitude and pride for Parsi Times, on behalf of the entire Karanjia family, for the support given to the Igatpuri Agiary […]
India’s leading Health and Fitness Guru, our very own Dr. Mickey Mehta, was felicitated by the Mumbai Police Commissioner, Dattatray Padsalgikar, who hosted a dinner for all the IPS officers and their wives, to honor Dr. Mehta’s expertise and achievements, on the 15th of May, 2017, at the Police Hall at Azad Maidan, Mumbai. Aapro […]
11 -year-old, Jehaan Bhadha, son of Charmayne and Er. Khushroo Bhadha was ordained a Navar at Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary, Jogeshwari, on 14th May, 2017, Roj Hormazd, Mah Dae. Er. Jehaan learnt his prayers under the guidance of Er. Keki Panthaki, while the Navar ceremony was performed under the leadership of Er. Eric Dastur and […]
75th Anniversary Celebrations of Bai Jerbai Baug Sports League The Bai Jerbai Baug Sports League is organising a ‘Gala Evening’ in celebration of 75 glorious years, with a fun-filled evening full of entertaining performances, followed by a contributory dinner buffet (veg & non-veg), on 20th May, 2017, from 6:00 pm onwards. To purchase dinner coupons, […]
The Dadar Parsi Colony’s ‘The Annual Flood-lit Throwball and Indirect Volleyball Tournament’ energetic finale on 14th May, 2017, culminated with the boys of DPCSWA (Dadar Parsi Colony Sports Welfare Association) lifting the trophy as the ‘Indirect Volleyball Champions’ defeating Godrej Baug; while the girls of ‘Malcolm Baug A’ grabbed the Throwball Trophy, beating ‘Malcolm Baug […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 24th May, 2017. . . . . . Winning Caption “Farcha na dabba ne ek aur time haut lagavyu… toh tu khale jo je!” – by Danesh Khajotia