Pune’s 21-year-old Sayonee Yazad Bhumgara, from MIT ADT University – School of Computing, achieved a significant academic milestone by being the only undergraduate student to be honored with a gold medal, during her convocation ceremony, which marked the completion of her Bachelor’s degree in Technology in Computer Science Engineering. Consistently ranking first among 340 students […]
Mumbai’s Seth Framji Nasserwanji Patel Agiary, situated at Mazgoan, celebrated its glorious 179th Salgreh on 24th September, 2024, (Roj Khorshed, Mah Ardibehesht), amidst several devotees who came to show their respects for the auspicious occasion from early morning. A Jashan was performed by several mobeds, followed by a brief talk by eminent personality, Noshir Dadrawala, […]
Parsi Influences In Mahatma Gandhi’s Life Gandhi Jayanti, which falls on 2nd October, 2024, marking the 155th birth anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi, celebrates his legacy of non-violence and trailblazing leadership in the nation’s fight for independence from British rule. Revered as the Father of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi’s steadfast commitment to freedom and his role […]
On 25th September, 2024, Mumbai and Maharashtra-based community members, participated in the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF)’s fortnight-long ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ event celebrating PM Shri Narendra Modi’s 74th birthday. Many prominent members of the Parsi community including Maneck Dastoor and Khojeste Mistree graced the event, partaking in the PM’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, honouring Mother […]
Parsi Times presents a 4-part series by Adil J. Govadia, which explains the different grades of our Holy Fires and their crucial importance in our religion and our lives. Nature’s four elements – Earth, Water, Air and Fire, play an essential role in the life of a Zoroastrian, particularly Fire, which is a predominant element, […]
180th Jashan and Humbandagi on Ava Roj 22nd September, 2024 (Roj Ava; Mah Ardibehesht) saw community members gather at the sacred Bikha Behram Well for a momentous occasion – to commemorate the 180th Jashan and Humbandagi, celebrating 15 years of this cherished tradition at the holy Kua. Over these years, the monthly occasion, which began […]
The Egyptian Rosetta Stone is one of the world’s best-known archaeological artifacts, viewed by millions of visitors annually at the British Museum. The Stone is a broken part of a bigger stone slab, with a carved message, inscribed in three types of lettering. It was an important clue that helped experts learn to read Egyptian […]
Imagine a crush magnified to the point where it dominates your thoughts, emotions, and even your daily life. The experience goes beyond simple infatuation or love, it involves obsessive thinking, emotional dependency, and a profound longing for reciprocation. This phenomenon is called Limerence. The term ‘Limerence’, introduced by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in the 1970s, describes […]
Dear Readers, There are three pillars which uphold the existence, stability and longevity of a community, its proverbial legs which keep it aloft and thriving – especially for a community as minuscule as ours. The first pillar is ‘Unity’ – the very core of every community, the ability to stay as one, speak in one […]
WZCC India Region held its 21st Annual General Meeting, on 7th September, 2024, at a glittering function in a South Mumbai hotel. Packed with senior officials and WZCC members, their guests and other dignitaries, the AGM was conducted by Zerick Dastur – Hon. Secretary, India Region. Streamed online as well for greater inclusivity from Indian […]
Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran’s most iconic ancient site, and the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, are having to contend with stone-eating lichens, which have been eroding millennia-old monuments. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Persepolis features over 1700-year-old colossal sculptures and intricate stone reliefs of ancient Persian kings, nobles and deities. The aim […]