The torrential downpour which took place in Mumbai on the night of 22nd September, 2020, caused a minor landslide at Khareghat Parsi Colony, at Pedder Road in South Mumbai. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC) D ward Assistant Municipal Commissioner (AMC) Prashant Gaikwad confirmed with the Free Press Journal that, as a precautionary measure they had asked […]
It was indeed a proud moment for Zarthostis worldwide when Raeka Behram Patel, the daughter of Er. Beheram Patel of Dahanu Road Agiary, featured on the prestigious Times Square after her company got listed on Nasdaq. Raeka is currently pursuing research in Muscular Diseases for an organisation in the USA. Most Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian social media […]
Post my last column on Menu Planning, one of the requests I received was to assist a Nonagenarian Birthday. I met the Birthday girl – the brief was a simple Sit-down, home-cooked dinner for a family of 12, using the family Monogrammed silver, glassware and Royal Doulton porcelain. The menu approved, ingredients ordered, appropriate […]
Clarification To Article Published In Parsi Junction Regarding Rajkot Anjuman Properties On 13th September, 2020, Parsi Junction again published an article titled, ‘SAM CHOTHIA CONTINUES ATTEMPT TO SELL RAJKOT ARAMGAH’. The entire article contains blatant lies. Though I wouldn’t see any reason to keep on giving any explanation to the lies, unsubstantiated allegations and bakwas, […]
Meherwanji loved his Saturday mornings when he would become faregat on his Bapavaji’s easy-chair and read Parsi Times, while his wife pampered him with tea and bataasas. On a recent Saturday, Meherbai read an article which said, ‘Go On A Date With Your Spouse To Keep The Spark Alive In Your Marriage’. Khallas! That was it! She took […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 30th September, 2020. Disclaimer: Some of our ‘Caption This’ Contest photos are taken from freely available, public online resources and are published in a light and humorous vein, which is the mainstay […]
The fabric of life with its warp and wool is woven upon the loom of righteousness. I will don the robe of righteousness and girt myself with the girdle of righteousness that I can fight wickedness like heroes. Let me never, in my frailty, turn from the Path of Righteousness and go astray. I will […]
In the midst of all the negative stories in the media, ‘TheBetterIndia.com’ is a breath of fresh air, as a platform which carries inspirational stories from across India. No politics, name calling or negativity, it’s online presence enables large-scale impact by inspiring all. The impact is visible in a variety of areas such as influencing […]
‘Parsi Times LIFELINE’ is a PT initiative that works towards providing rescue and relief to senior community members who are living in appalling conditions of impoverishment. Parsi Times looks to identify and collect the details of our seniors living in unfortunate conditions. This information will then be shared with our generous community Trusts, which undertake […]
. All Creation is ultimately positive and helpful. It is an optimistic creed which has helped keep a very small, scattered people active across centuries and across several diasporas. This iconography comes to life in traditional Parsi embroidery. Flowers, birds and animals are celebrated as emblems of power, protection and purity. The simurgh and rooster, […]
Water Pickles and Parsi delicacy, ‘Sandhras’, will certainly not be the first examples that jump to mind when you think of healthy eating, but a growing body of research shows that a diet that includes a regular intake of fermented foods, bring in a host of health benefits. Doctors these days recommend people to consume […]