CRICKET Kings Overpower Knights: Rahul Tewatia (2-18) and Mohit Sharma’s (2-24) spectacular spell saw Punjab thrash Kolkata by 14 runs in an exciting clash in Mohali, keeping alive play-off hopes in the IPL 2017. Kings X1 notched up 167-6 in their 20 overs courtesy good knocks from Skipper Maxwell (44) and Wriddhiman Saha (38). Rahul […]
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Caption This! – May 13, 2017
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 17th May, 2017. . . . . . Winning Caption “Please baddha shaant thai jao!! Gambhar ardha kallaak pachhi start thase!” – by Ziyana Khosravi Patel
BPP Connect
Housing Ever since I first contested the BPP election in September 2003 opposite Dinshaw Tamboly, it has been my dream that the BPP should be an oasis for the less fortunate of our community. Today I can proudly say that my dream has become a reality. Every week at least half a dozen families/couples approach […]
Masina Hospital’s Burns Unit Celebrates 25 Years!
The Board of Trustees of Masina Hospital and the Office Bearers of the Eric Kharas Burns Research Unit celebrated the Silver Jubilee of the Burns Unit at the Godrej Masina Hospital Centenary Hall on 7th May, 2017. Inaugurated by JRD Tata on 3rd May, 1992, the Burns Unit was first conceptualized and commenced by surgeon […]
Letters To The Editor
Re: BPP Clarifies Increase In Service Charges Undisputedly, the clarification given by the Trustees of the BPP vis-à-vis increase in service charges is not only logical and convincing, but has been done honestly without mincing words. One therefore, now feels that in view of the reasons put forth by BPP — the Trustees are to […]
Know Your Bombay!
Linking Road: Linking Road, previously known as Dadabhai Navroji Road, was one of the first arterial roads that ‘linked’ the suburbs of Bandra and Juhu, during the 1940s. Linking Road and Hill Road are two main shopping hubs for street stalls in the suburbs of Mumbai. Over the years, Linking Road has stretched beyond its […]
Godrej Wins ‘3rd Highest Fundraising Corporate’
The 105-strong team of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. who participated in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon-2017 attained the objective of raising funds to support various NGOs such as Republican Sports Club, Vasantha Memorial Trust and War Wounded Foundation, on 15th January, 2017. The contribution, including Rs. 92,85,522/- plus the participation fees Rs. 18,50,000/-, […]
Centenary Salgreh Of Zai-Bordi Parsee Anjuman Agiary
On 3rd May 2017, Behram Roj, Mah Adar, the Zai-Bordi Parsee Anjuman Agiary celebrated the centenary of the Agiary, by shifting the holy Atash Padshah to the original place in the renovated kebla of the Agiary building, at 3:00 am. The special Dasturjis who arrived from Surat and Mumbai, were joined by the mobeds of […]
Sports Roundup – 06th May 2017
CRICKET Rahul Tripathi Stars As RPS Beat KKR: Rahul Tripathi’s massive 93 off 52 balls, with 9 fours and 7 sixes, helped RPS win by 4 wickets against rivals KKR in their own home den at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Batting first KKR notched up 155-8 in their 20 overs. Manish Pandey top scored […]
Chomp And Cheers: Mutton Vindaloo And Tomato Mojito
Mutton Vindaloo Ingredients: 500 gms (1 inch cubes) of Mutton; 4 tbsp. Malt Vinegar to taste; 1/2 tsp. Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder; 10 cloves Garlic; 1 inch piece Ginger; 6 Whole Dry Red Chillies; Oil; 2 small Potatoes; 2 medium chopped Onions; 2 Cloves; 4 Black Peppercorns; 2 Green Cardamoms; 4 slit Green Chillies; […]
Understanding Our Ceremonies: The Farokhshi
The ‘Farokhshi’ prayer is intended to remember, invoke, and praise the Fravashis of the dead. Like the Afringan, it is generally recited over offerings such as fruits, flowers, milk, wine and water, and before fire. The Fravashi is that power or spiritual essence in a substance, which enables it to grow. It is the spirit […]