. Diabetes affects more than 537 million people all over the globe and it is the seventh leading cause of death. The most common form of diabetes, ‘Type 2 Diabetes’, develops due to Insulin-resistance. Insulin is a hormone that helps transfer glucose from the blood to the cells where it can be used for energy. […]
On June 13th, 2022, US-based chef Meherwan Irani’s restaurant, ‘Chai Pani’, (in Asheville, North Carolina), which is known for serving affordable Indian street food, was awarded ‘The Best Restaurant In America’ at the prestigious ‘James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards’, in a live ceremony, held at the Lyric Opera, in Chicago, after the forced break […]
Advocate and social worker – Kersi K Deboo, who serves as the Zoroastrian (Parsi) member of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), has now been appointed as its Vice-Chairperson, by the Central Government. As per the formal announcement, Deboo has been nominated to serve as the Vice-Chairperson of the NCM, “for the remaining period of three […]
There was an infectious energy in the BJPC auditorium as participants, parents, guests and dignitaries assembled for the Valedictory Function of the 35th Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) on 5th June 2022. The event started with Er. Firdaus Pavri invoking the blessings of Lord Ahura Mazda with a short prayer. Diana Marfatia, the driving […]
The World Zoroastrian Youth Congress is an event that aims to bring together and inspire Zoroastrian youth, aged 18 – 37, from around the world to discuss and take an active role and interest in the future of our community. We are extremely privileged that the 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress (8WZYC) is making its […]
When some teachers, a preachers, a bankers, a dentist, an engineer and an assortment of Parsis get together under a spreading tamarind tree, what have we? A ‘Pandemonium of Parsis’, hereafter referred to as the PoP! I just cannot think of a better collective noun for aapra Bawajis than ‘Pandemonium of Parsis’, which is also […]
On 1st June, 2022, the association of staff members of Central Bank of India conducted the Dae Mahino Jashan, after two years due to the pandemic. The Jashan was performed as a thanksgiving ceremony in gratitude to the Almighty and for seeking Ahura Mazda’s blessings for the bank’s progress and prosperity. The Jashan, performed by […]
Number four is an auspicious number. In occult sciences, it is the number for healing the sick. In spiritualism, on a scale of one to seven, number four is the fulcrum, the stable point of rest between opposites. It is a state of perfect balance and harmony between ‘Life and Form’, i.e. consciousness and its […]
This Android launcher aims to bring the Windows style desktop experience to Android. The look and feel is quite like the familiar Windows interface. You can start with a blank desktop and add widgets and shortcuts just as you add them on your Windows Desktop. The Start Menu at the bottom left looks just like […]
Mumbai, June 08, 2022: On 8th June, 2022, Dr. Mukesh Batra, Padmashree recipient and Founder of Dr. Batra’s Healthcare, the largest chain of homeopathy clinics, launched his latest book – ‘Homeopathy – Simple Remedies For All Ages’, in Mumbai. An everyday guide to safe and easy-to-use homeopathic treatments, the book is published by Popular Prakashan, the book provides self-help and timely action […]
. Yes, you read that right! If you read last week’s article, you probably might have gotten your Fasting C-peptide test done. Many readers have connected with me inquiring about the significance of the ‘Fasting C-peptide blood test’. The C-peptide test shows us how much insulin your body is producing. If the test results are […]