Aimed at nurturing model Parsis of the future, the Young Zoroastrian Society (16th East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Scout Group and 71st East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Guide Group) held its 103rd Annual Meeting and social gathering on 1st October, 2023, at Allbless Baug. Chief Guest – Captain Percy Master, Chairman – Master Group, was given a […]
XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians), the community’s premiere non-profit outfit aimed at holistic development of the children, held its exciting 9th Leadership Camp, across three days of management training, team building and lots of fun, at Tropicana Resort, in Alibaug, on 30th September, 2023. Fifty enthusiastic participants, including XYZ staff and Seniors, were divided into six […]
Among the many ongoing debates in the field of nutrition, the dispute regarding the health advantages of eggs has endured as one of the longest-standing and most contentious. On one side of the spectrum, there are claims that eggs are an unhealthy source of saturated fat, cholesterol, and inflammatory albumin. Conversely, proponents argue that eggs […]
By Parsi Times Special Correspondent Hoshang Katrak Located in Devlali, the Bai Ratanbai J. Chinoy’s Dar-e-Meher celebrated its 107th salgreh with great fanfare on 1st October, 2023, amidst a large turnout of enthused devotees.A Fala-ni-Maachi at 6:40am, was followed by the all-important Jashan at 4:45 pm in the evening. The recitation of our holy prayers […]
The narrow plain of Yezd or Yazd is surrounded by mountains and deserts. The climate is harsh with extremely dry and hot summers and searingly cold winters. Since the rainfall is scanty, the plain is partly desert — in some places glittering white with salt, in others, covered by shifting, engulfing sands. Kerman and Fars […]
While the nation is celebrating the resounding success of our athletes at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, our community is thrilled on the excellent success of shooter Kynan Chenai, who has been literally blazing a golden trail with his wins, at this prominent international sports platform. Hyderabad-based Kynan Darius Chenai won the […]
Parsi Times is Eggstremely Eggsited to announce the results of our ‘No Can Do Without EEDU!’ – World Egg Day Contest! We thank all our Eggseptional participants who sent in some Eggsellent entries! Congratulations to our Winners and to those who surely deserved a special mention! (Winners are requested to email us at editor@parsi-times.com to […]
The legacy of the Parsi Gara is as incredible as the fabric and work that an original Gara displays. It is believed, that the gorgeous Parsi Gara embroidery can be traced as far back as 650 A.D., when Persian women were completely fascinated by it. Almost all traditional textiles and art forms give us a […]
When we hear the word ‘addiction’, we usually associate it with substances like illicit drugs and alcohol. In broader terms, addictions can develop into anything that isn’t substance-related too, like food, gambling, gaming, shopping, and more. When a person does things in excess and can’t seem to control it or stop, it becomes an addiction. […]
Here’s To Good Times! Dear Readers, As we enter the final quarter of 2023, there’s much to look forward to! October heralds the onset of the festive season, as we gratefully start bidding adieu to the rains. Though the monsoons typically end by the first week of October, global warming has tweaked the seasons, so much […]
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 latest event, ‘XYZ Indoor Mania 2023’, on 24th September, 2023, at the Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ High School. Over 250 excited tots and young adults – from 5 to 22 […]