Like most Australian cities, Sydney is cosmopolitan. When shopping, visiting a doctor/dentist, attending or teaching at school, going for your job, visiting friends or just walking on the streets, you run into Chinese, Pommies (Englishmen), Kiwis (New Zealanders), Indians, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans, Iranians, Japanese, Koreans, Malaysians, Yanks (Americans), Africans… and of course, us Parsis! For […]
Tag: 30th October 2021
From the Editors Desk
Let There Be Light… Please! Dear Readers, Just last week the community was finally relieved of the ongoing BPP hubbub, with the announcement that all five current Trustees, had, on their word, signed a consent agreement, to collectively resign and hold brand new elections for all seven trustee seats, next March. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, […]
Sarosh Vandriwala Recognised For His Contributions In Developing Covid Vaccine By Zydus Cadila
Ahmedabad resident, Sarosh Parvez Vandriwala, who works in Zydus Cadila as an Associate Manager in the Research and Development of Vaccines, was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation, for his valuable contributions in the development of nCOV-19 Plasmid DNA Vaccine ZYCOV-D, by Zydus Cadila, Ahmedabad. “We are working on many different vaccines, with special focus […]
Caption This – 30th 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 3rd November 2021. WINNER: Babar (thinking): Pehle Anushka aur ab Rizwan!?! Yeh khiladi toh all-rounder nikla!! By Viraf P. Commissariat (USA)
Being Single Can Be A Choice!
The last few decades have seen a significant rise in Singledom… a product of choice, priorities, divorce and the upswing trend of live-in relationships. More and more women are opting for an independent lifestyle without the constraints of marriage. In India it is noteworthy to accept that one does not only marry the person, but […]
Meherbai’s Mandli Meets Over Breakfast!
As always, the young-at-heart Mandli (all in their second childhood), met at their favourite club in South Mumbai. This time, Meherwanji’s childhood friend, Edulji Aadhaar-card and his wife Rati Ration-card were also invited. To test their intelligence, Jhangoo-genius asked, “As far as Covid goes, tell us, which is the safest nation?” Edulji Aadhaar: Simple – Vaccination!! […]
TechKnow With Tantra: Google Meet
Google meet is a new, safe and reliable tool for virtual meetings. You can securely connect from anywhere and create and join high-quality video meetings for up to 250 people, free. You can host unlimited high-definition video meetings with in-built safety – all video meetings are encrypted in transit and proactive anti-abuse measures help keep […]
Why Art’s Off The Resume!
School Art Week, circa 2012: I’m trying very hard to keep a straight face as our vice principal takes a tour of our class. My palms are sweating and every now and then, I’m on the verge of hysteria. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Mrs. Thakur nod approvingly at Preeti’s handmade […]
Chomp & Cheers!
INSTANT COCONUT BARFI Ingredients: 4 Cups – Desiccated Coconut; 4 cups – Sugar syrup; 2 tbsp – Khoya; 1 tbsp – Almonds (blanched and shredded); 1 tbsp – Pista (shredded and blanched); 1 tsp – Ghee Method: Add sugar and water in the same proportions in a pan. Start heating the mixture and keep stirring […]
Ava Roj Jashan At Bhikha Behram Well
24th October, 2021 – Ava Roj of Mah Khordad, marked the twelfth anniversary of the initiative started by Hoshaang Gotla and Perzon Zend, to hold a Jashan and Humbandagi on Ava roj every month throughout the year (except during the lock down) at the Holy Bhikhabehram well. With places of worship now open to the […]