Twenty-five-year-old Maherzad Patel recently participated in the World Equipped Powerlifting Federation (WEPF) held in Moscow, Russia, and made a mark for himself on 6th October, 2018 by winning the Gold medal for India. Being the first Indian to participate in the competition, Maherzad won a Gold in Powerlifting, Silver in Deadlift and Bronze in Single Lift […]
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SIP: Sleep In Peace!
. “Individuals who cannot master their emotions are ill-suited to profit from the Investment process” – Benjamin Graham Volatility is inherent to equities. But rest assured in the knowledge that participating in equity markets through SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) in diversified equity Mutual funds is the most recommended investment strategy for long term wealth creation. The […]
Naval Building Named After Martyr Lt. Cdr Firdaus Mogal
On 10th October, 2018, Vice Admiral Girish Luthra PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, inaugurated Navy officer’s residence enclave at NOFRA, Dabolim, in Goa. The complex comprises five multistorey buildings which have been named in honour of martyrs of the Indian Navy who sacrificed their lives whilst saving the lives of […]
The Three Greatest Zoroastrian Kings
. Cyrus The Great – Part-I – A Champion of Human Rights – . “Never does liberty appear in a more gracious form than under a pious king.” CLAUDIANUS, De Laudibus Stilichonis Who was Cyrus? Kurush II (more popularly known as Cyrus the Great) laid the foundation of the Achaemenian dynasty over two-and-a-half millennia […]
Bracing Up Your Dental Facts
At what age should one have the first Orthodontic appointment? According to American Association of Orthodontists, the first appointment should be at the age of seven as that is when milk teeth give way to permanent teeth. A number of cases could result like when the upper front teeth start to develop behind the […]
All Eyes On Dr. Cyres In Vienna!
The leading eye specialist of the nation who has won global accolades and stands out as one of the tallest feathers in our Community’s cap, the dynamic Dr. Cyres Mehta, was awarded the ‘British Ophthalmic excellence award’ by the ‘Eye Research Society of the UK’, at the recently held annual conference of the European Society […]
XYZ Kids Hold Fun-Day For Seniors
Various groups of Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) organised fun-filled sessions for senior citizens of the community, through September, performing skits and dances, singing country songs and playing the guitar. Interactive games with seniors included numerous activities like housie, antakshari and musical chairs. The Knights performed magic tricks, while Jamsheeds Giants orated riddles and set up […]
Avabai Petit Girls Shine At National Kho-Kho Tourney
The Bai Avabai Framji Petit Girls High School (Bandra) continue their dominance in the Kho-Kho circuit as five youngsters, headed by Captain Natasha Sui, Jesika Chavda, Zinta Avari, Kerin Patrawalla and Manashni Patrawalla formed the core team of Maharashtra and were declared Runners-Up during the Senior Girls Under-19 Kho-Kho Council’s National Tournament, organised by Sheiling […]
Popular Parsi Myths XII
Over the past year, Parsi Times ran 12-part series on ‘Parsi Parabs’ which was very well received and received great feedback from our readers. This was followed by a 12-part series on ‘Popular Parsi Myths’, which won ever greater appreciation! Parsi Times is thankful to our erudite Zoroastrian Scholar, Noshir H. Dadrawala, whose immense religio-cultural […]
PT Push: Burzin Engineer
. PT: Tell us a little about yourself Burzin: Born and brought up in Mumbai, I completed my studies from The South Tyneside College, United Kingdom, and then joined the Merchant Navy as a Navigating Officer. Since childhood, I was interested in numerous sports, but more so, I was very passionate about dance. I […]
PRAGUE QUEEN To Rock Mumbai Next Weekend!
European Band Pays Rocking Tribute To Freddie Mercury Media Partner Parsi Times There’s been an increasing buzz in the city as Mumbaikars keenly await the globally popular, European band, PRAGUE QUEEN, which is all set to rock Mumbai with its tribute to our erstwhile Rock legend Freddie Mercury, or Aapro Farrokh Balsara – the […]