The AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals, Tansa Forest, Ganeshpuri, is home to almost eighty beautiful canines and felines. Parsi Times patrons have been very supportive towards the animals under our care over the years, especially during the ongoing pandemic crisis which has been very challenging for the Ashram. Our space is home senior/geriatric animals with […]
‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings you ‘Sports Magazine’ hosted by our very own Binaisha M. Surti. Tune in to join her at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 7th September, 2021, for an exciting ‘Fans Special Episode 1’ featuring the most loved group of cricket supporters and enthusiasts – The ‘North Stand […]
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 8th September 2021. WINNER: Sea Lion: I am a lion! I am KING! Penguin: Bah! I am EMPEROR! Emperor Penguin!! By Viraf P. Commissariat (CT, USA)
Why Wait Till The Year End? Dear Readers, As we approach the final phase of 2021, how about we pre-empt those ‘Shoulda–Woulda–Coulda’ (should-have, would-have, could-have) moments that most of us experience during the year-end? These are those moments riddled in guilt, where we regret the lack of initiative and action to achieve those January resolutions […]
In July 2020, the young and inspiring author, Mehrzaad Mogrelia, published his debut book, ‘A Quest Called Life’ – an anthology of poems depicting events, moments and people that influence and shape the direction of our lives. The book was well received and after a year of being published, has brought much recognition and awards […]
On 25th August 2021, Lion Daara B Patel was honoured with the prestigious International President’s Award, for his yeoman service to the underprivileged, the migrants as well as the city and state Police Force, for the past two years and through the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, Lion Daara helped over 500 people get vaccinated. This […]
Meheregan, the largest Iranian festival after Noruz, dates back to ancient times when the start of autumn brought the start of the new year. Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism is developing a dossier for the possible inscription of Mehregan on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Persian festival marks friendship, affection, and […]
Dr. Persis Mevawala was recently felicitated by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) for her selfless, dedicated services during the pandemic. As the in-charge lady medical officer at Kadiwala and Bunki Maternity Home, run by SMC, Dr. Persis was awarded the certificate of honor by the Mayor of Surat, Hemaliben Boghawala, in the presence of SMC Commissioner […]
A Full Board Of Trustees – The Need OF The Hour! As a community member who wishes for the growth and welfare of our tiny yet glorious community, I am absolutely aghast at the ongoings at the BPP. The Trustees were elected by us to do good for the community – but for some Trustees, […]
I’m Xerxes Panthakee, one of the Co-Vice Chairs for the upcoming 8WZYC in 2023. Being part of the Zoroastrian community in London has had a very strong influence in my day-to-day life. I have been a part of this wonderfully special community for as long as I can remember and have had the opportunity to […]
Gmail Tables is an extension by CloudHQ which allows you to insert Tables into GMail seamlessly. Just search Google for Gmail Tables Chrome Extension, and install it. Once installed, it stays as a tiny icon (next to send button in your Compose Window). Click on it and a menu to create a Table pops up, allowing […]