On 24th December, 2022, the Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat held a memorial function, a Jahsan and Gambhar, in honour and celebration of the life and times of Mr. Areez Khambatta – prominent industrialist, philanthropist, ex-Chairman of WAPIZ, and Ex-President of the Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat, most popularly and fondly remembered as the founder of ‘Rasna’ (the world-famous […]
Tag: 7th January 2023
Cyrus Vajifdar Ordained Navar
11-year-old Cyrus Rustom Vajifdar, resident of Cusrow Baug (Mumbai), was ordained Navar on 31st December, 2022, at the Sethna Agyari (Tardeo) under the guidance of Er. Khushravi Darayus Palia. The son of proud parents, Khursheed and Rustom Vajifdar and grandson of Nazneen and Khurshed Vajifdar and Neville and (late) Bapsy Mistry, Cyrus’ ordainment (done between […]
Dadar Athornan Institute Celebrates Annual Day
The Dadar Athornan Institute (DAI) celebrated its Annual Day at its Mancherji Joshi Hall, on 17th December, 2022, after three years due to Covid. Dasturji Khurshed Dastur, President of the Athornan Mandal, presided alongside Chief Guest, eminent physician Dr. Beheram J. Bunshah, who was accompanied by wife Dinmeher, daughter Zenobia and granddaughter Zoe. Also present […]
From the Editor’s Desk
Welcome 2023! Dear Readers, The New Year bring with it an inherent promise of hope. There’s a subconscious sense of positive anticipation that lies within this feeling of newness when we hang up a new calendar and look forward to the excitement and opportunities that lie in the next 12 brand new months and […]
Freemasons’ Project at Sir J J Hospital
On 26th December, 2022, the Scottish Freemasons presented medical equipment to the Geriatric and Paediatric Wards of Sir J J Hospital through its Benevolent Committee and Ladies Wing. On the occasion, the Dean of the Hospital, Dr. Pallavi Saple expressed gratitude for the donation and hoped this kind assistance would continue in the future too. […]
Asha Vahishta Dadgah (Pune) Celebrates 5th Anniversary
On 25th December, 2022, the Asha Vahishta Dadgah Saheb in Pune celebrated its 5th salgreh of enthronement of the holy fire. A Maachi was offered to the Dadgah Saheb in the Havan Geh. A thanksgiving Jashan was performed by six Mobeds, followed by a Humbandagi with the gathered devotees. Post the Jashan, the devotees partook […]
2023 – A Wonderful Year It Will Be!
Just a week ago, December wished us adieu at midnight… between those glasses of wine and midnight kisses, another year slipped off into the night. Betwixt the twilight of a year that was to the dawn of all that is or will be, we stand bright, hopeful leaning into all that’s wonderful and right in […]
TechKnow With Tantra: Awesome Screenshot & Screen Recorder
This is a useful Chrome extension which improves your productivity by helping you take screenshots and allowing you to record a video of your screen. With this extension, you can take screenshots instantly. After taking a screenshot, you could annotate, crop and download it for sending onwards. You can capture either full page, visible area […]
Caption This – 7th January
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 11th January 2023. WINNER: Camilla: You’re turning out to be such a bloody whiner! Charles: I know I should never have left my Diana! By Behnaaz G. Ghadiali (Ahmedabad)
Your Moonsign Janam Rashi This Week –
7 January – 13 January 2023
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી .+ ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. 3જી ફેબ્રુઆરી સુધી રાહુની દિનદશા ચાલશે તેથી હાલમાં તમે નાનામાં નાના કામમાં પરેશાન થતા રહેશો. તમે સીધા ચાલશોે તો પણ તમારા દુશ્મન તમને શાંતિથી બેસવા નહીં દે. નાણાકીય બાબતમાં સારા સારી નહીં રહે. ખોટા ખર્ચાઓથી પરેશાન થઈ જશો. રાહુને શાંત કરવા દરરોજ […]
Enduring Faith Event
Those who wish to spark an interest and pride in their children about Zarthoshti history are invited to participate with their kids in the ‘Enduring Faith’ event on 8th January, 2023. A session curated for youngsters from 7 to 20 years of age has been arranged in association with YZS (Young Zoroastrian Society) for cubs, […]