Dear Readers, Come December and the already festive spirit reaches its peak, even as one’s social calendar starts running out of available dates, amid parties and gatherings and ceremonies and receptions – with everyone enthusiastically celebrating various crucial and/or fun events. December also marks the season of giving – making us more prone to opening […]
Doha resident, 9-year-old Dalysya Avari, recently had the honour of escorting the captain of Netherland team – Virgil Van Dijk – during their match against Senegal at the FIFA Football World Cup, 2022, held in Qatar. Dalysya, who is a student at Park House English School, along with her fellow-student and elder sister – Kianne […]
Xtremely Young Zoroastrians, the community’s premiere association for kids and young adults, held its annual Leadership Camp on 26th and 27th November, 2022, at Talegaon. A keenly awaited event, the Leadership Camp comprised 45 participants including XYZ Seniors, volunteers, office bearers and executive committee. Day 1 started with ice breakers and fun Gujarati introductions, followed […]
The Cusrow Baug United Sports & Welfare League organised SPARK 2022 – a literary arts and fine arts event, for the colony children, on 19th November, 2022 at the Cusrow Baug Pavilion. Divided into age groups – ‘Under 5’, ‘Under 8’ and ‘Under 16’, the children confidently showcased their creativity, through activities including colouring competitions, […]
It was that time of the year when X’Mas was near and Parsi NRIs came to Mumbai in droves for the festive season and the Lagan-Navjote na patras. One such NRI was Anahita Andoos from Australia, who was in the same school as Meherbai’s daughter and hence, Meherbai loved her and even called her ‘baby’ since she brought out […]
January (Lucky No. 3; Lucky Card: Empress): You are advised to follow your intuition. The month ahead will be good for your health. Travel is on the cards. A change in your residence or office in this month is indicated. February (Lucky No. 4; Lucky Card: Emperor): Though you are aware of where your destiny […]
This App provides citizens instant access to information of various services and utilities related to the Transport Sector. It provides complete information about any vehicle which is registered in India, including Owner’s Name, Registering Authority, Make / Model, insurance validity, etc. You could also download your Driving License and Registration Certificate on your phone with […]
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 7th December 2022. WINNER: DOGGY: Why are we practising to field and take catches?? CAT: The way our Cricket Team is playing, we might be replacing them in the future matches! By Dezadd […]
Jashan-e Abanegan or simply Abanegan is an ancient Iranian festival held to commemorate water as nature’s most precious treasure, and pay tribute to Anahita, the deity assigned to water, fertility and prosperity. In ancient Iran, water – the element of life, was considered very sacred and the people believed they should never pollute water – […]
I was recently treating a new patient struggling with anxiety, depression, brain fog and fatigue. In her mid-40s, she couldn’t even get out of bed on some days because her life is hampered by various health problems – which mostly seem to be psychological! Over the past few years, she has seen numerous, has had […]
On 25th November, 2022, the Apex Court agreed to list a plea challenging several provisions of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, which provides for a system of jury comprising community members to decide matrimonial disputes. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India – D Y Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli announced that it […]