. Shahvir Tarapore- Cricket Umpire Former first class cricketer from Karnataka and veteran umpire, Shahvir Keki Tarapore has had a long and illustrious career spanning 26 years and is only the third Indian umpire after Suresh Shastri and Amiesh Saheba to have officiated in 100 first-class matches. On the international front, he has umpired […]
I had visited the London School of Economics, and after having fortified with some ale and a light lunch at the popular pub George IV, I was strolling along the Portsmouth street when I was rewarded by a quaint sight, The Olde Curiosity Shoppe and under its name was mentioned, ‘Immortalized by Charles Dickens’. It […]
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Some weeks ago, we received a mail at Parsi Times from a lovely animal and dog love, Hufrez Mistry, who sought our help in putting out an appeal to help house ‘Whitey’, a senior dog whose time at the foster-home assistance was running out and needed to be re-housed on an urgent basis. Of course, […]
The Rotary Club of South Mumbai (RCSM) organised an ‘International Night’ attended by Past President, Rtn. Tehemton Dalal; Consul General of Madagascar, CH Kapadia; Consul General of Sri Lanka, Saroja Sirisena; Trade Commissioner of Germany, Peter Kyan and Rotary President, Arun Agrawal.
A compilation of over a hundred pictures depicting our rich Zoroastrian culture and heritage, ‘Like Sugar In Milk’ is a photographic compendium authored by Italian photojournalist, Majlend Bramo. Commencing this project back in 2014, 30-year-old Majlend states, “While working for the Florence based newspaper, ‘Corriere Della Sera’, I came across an Italian book by Terzani […]
President of the Cricket Club of India (CCI) and owner of Selvel, 63-year-old, Kekoo Nicholson passed away on 26th February, 2018, at Parel’s Global Hospital after suffering from a liver ailment. As a mark of respect, CCI held a meeting in memory of Nicholson, where members shared memories of their association with him. Vice-President Premal […]
The Thana Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman organized a picnic to Deolali, from 16th to 18th February, 2018, with over forty-nine Parsis housed in the Neterwala and Bhadurji Sanatoriums. The group conducted a number of activities and local visits that concluded with a Machi ceremony offered at the Deolali Agiary.
. January (Lucky No. 19; Lucky Card: Sun): A magical month ahead, with best of health, wealth and prosperity. You will get a clear understanding of things. Be confident. This is a good time for women who wish to conceive. February (Lucky No. 01; Lucky Card: Magician): A fair amount of travel is indicated. Try to […]
Celebs are larger than life and live life King-size. Ordinary people envy their lives but in reality, their lives are ‘good from far but far from good’. Yet, however imperfect their lives may be, celebs inspire awe, passion, frenzy and a huge fan-following during their lifespan; but in death, they zoom to an iconic position, thanks […]
CRICKET India Wins T20 Series Against South Africa Great batting from Shikhar Dhawan (47) and Suresh Raina (43) and excellent bowling performance by Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped India win a thrilling contest by seven runs during the third T20 against South Africa, winning the series 2-1 at Newlands, Cape Town. Batting first, the visitors put up […]