On 9th June, 2023, one of the community’s landmark and most cherished places of worship, the Dadysett Agiary, will re-open its doors for worshippers to pray in its original hall, which was earlier used by devotees. The second oldest Agiary in Mumbai, established in 1771, the Dadysett Agiary has been undergoing renovation over the past […]
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Buddhist Philosophy And Its Four Distinct Groups Of Humankind
Buddhist philosophy refers to the ancient Indian philosophical system of the Buddhist religion. It comprises all the philosophical investigations and systems of inquiry that developed among various schools of Buddhism in ancient India. Buddhism combines both, philosophical reasoning and the practice of meditation. Buddhist religion presents a multitude of Buddhist paths to liberation. Buddhist thinkers […]
Numero Tarot By Dr. Jasvi
Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: January (Lucky No. 2; Lucky Card: High Priestess): This is a time for you to heal. You are intelligent and sharp, follow your mind. Do not let you mind get lost in worry. This is […]
XYZ Holds Sizzling Summer Camp 2023
XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians), the community’s leading non-profit organisation which aims at the all-round, social and cultural development of the community’s tots and teens, held its fun-filled, week-long Summer Camp 2023, from 21st – 27th May, 2023. The camp offered all participants a wide range of activities including indoor and outdoor experiences, which helped boost […]
Salsette Parsi Colony Celebrates First Annual Day
On 13th May, 2023, Salsette Welfare Association (SWA) conducted its very first Annual Day function at Salsette Parsi Colony, showcasing the talent, unity and spirit of the colony resident. The evening comprised a spectacular array of entertainment, featuring diverse and impressive performances by adults and young tots, leaving the audience spellbound, with displays of gymnastics, […]
Cusrow Baug’s Annual Dae-Mahino Jashan
The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) held its annual Dae-Mahino Jashans on 27th May, 2023. As is the practice, two Jashans were conducted – one at Cusrow Baug’s ‘Power Gym’ and the other, at the Pavilion. Over seventy residents attended the Jashan ceremonies, following which an encouraging session of acknowledgment for children […]
Iran’s Ardakan City Nominated For UNESCO Status
Ardakan, the capital city of Ardakan County, and second major city in Iran’s Yazd Province, has applied for membership and been nominated in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. Two other Iranian cities – namely Hamedan and Kelardasht, have also been nominated alongside Ardakan. The historic city of Ardakan, located 60 kms from Yazd, is one […]
RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dae Mah Jashan at Ashburner Agiary A Dae Mah Jashan will be performed at the Seth Cowasji Maneckji Ashburner Agiary on 4th June, 2023 (Roj -Daepdin, Mah Dae; YZ 1392), at 10.00 am. All Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians are warmly invited to attend. ————————————————————————————————————————————————- Sett Agiary To Hold Dae Mah Jashan Sett Maneckji Nowroji Sett Agiary (Bazar […]
NCPA Presents Jesús Molina Live in Concert
NCPA presents a Jazz music extravaganza with world famous pianist – Jesús Molina Live in Concert, presenting his multi-genre, explosive new repertoire, on 6th June, 2023, at 7:30 pm, at the Tata Theatre. Also featuring Juan Pablo Faundez and Danilo Amuedo on drums and Grammy nominated bassist, Guy Bernfeld, the show flows between heavy fusion, […]
Blessed With Longevity, Cursed With Loneliness
Dear Readers, While many communities are known to take care of their own, our community has always stood out for going many steps further than simply taking care of our own. There is a reason that the expression, ‘Parsi, thy name is charity,’ is known and appreciated not just across our country, but through […]
Perin Bhiwandiwalla Celebrates 99th Birthday At WZO Senior Centre
On 1st June, 2023, the WZO Senior Citizens Centre (SCC) in Navsari, organized a special event to celebrate the 99th birthday of their esteemed resident, Perin Bhivandiwala, (or Perin aunty as she is fondly addressed) in honour of her of her longevity and to wish her a happy and healthy life. The management, staff and […]