Designed to bring about visible and effective changes in education, the annual Global Tipping Point Summits (GTPS), were first conducted in August 2020, as the brainchild of Founder Director – Dr. Coomi S. Vevaina, who also serves as Professor Emeritus, Christ University, and has been the former HOD – English, Mumbai University. With over 200 […]
Khushroo Kekobad, Convenor of the BJP Mumbai Parsi Cell, partook in a food distribution program by Frohar Foundation, in memory of Dolly and Pallonji Framji Bhatena, at Sethna Agiary, on 5th October, 2023. 350 food packets were given to underprivileged community members as also to Parukh Dharamshala and Lady Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Health Unit. The […]
The finale of The Cusrow Baug United Sports & Welfare League’s (CBUSWL) annual Badminton Tournament (14th edition), took place on 7th October, 2023, amid much enthusiasm from the residents. Spread across multiple weeks, the tourney comprised 69 participants across 20 categories – with the youngest participant aged 9 years. The Chief Guest for the finale […]
Despite the indispensable role of Mobeds in the religious sustenance of the Parsi community, the vocation has been on the downslide, with reducing numbers opting for it. Past efforts to rectify the situation haven’t yielded the desired results. Reinforcing its efforts to resolve this situation, the Athornan Mandal convened a meeting on 8th October, 2023, […]
On 1st October, 2023, Surat’s Sheth Dadabhoy Nusserwanji Modi Atash Behram celebrated its glorious 200 year- anniversary celebrations, with great fervour and joy. The newly painted Atash Behram was adorned with garlands and thronged by about 4,000 devotees, through the day. A Hama Anjuman Macchi commenced at 7:00 am, by offering seven logs of sandalwood […]
16 swashbuckling Parsi adventurers, from across India and one from Dubai, took part in this year’s exhilarating Himalayan Challenge Drive. Over 100 participants, in 64 self-driven cars, took part in the Himalayan Challenge Drive, which comprised over 9 days of driving, starting from Chandigarh, on to Jammu – Sonmarg, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Hanle […]
15th October, 2023, (tomorrow), marks the first day (Roj Hormuzd) of the holy month of Khordad. The third month of the Zoroastrian calendar, Khordad ushers blessings of purity and perfection. Khordad or Avestan Haurvataat is an Amesha Spenta presiding over the purifying waters; it also embodies the quality of excellence and wholesomeness. Khordaad and Ameredaad (Avestan Haurvataat and Ameretaat) are twin concepts representing the goal […]
India’s leading eye-surgeon and a globally celebrated name in Ophthalmology, Dr. Cyres K. Mehta added yet another feather to his illustrious cap, by debuting as an author, with a twin launch – presenting two remarkable books, each offering unique insights into the world of eye care and his own exceptional growth and journey. The first […]
As soon as the G-20 meeting was organised in New Delhi, Meherbai’s Mandli received a special invite, in keeping with the national love and admiration for the Parsi Community, for a special session on our community’s problems. Aimai Eienstein: Just as well! The topic is about Parsis. Vicaji Vandro: What a pity! My clever Aban could have […]
Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: January (Lucky No. 1; Lucky Card: Magician): Your health will be in great shape. Stop worrying about the little things on your mind, you need to accept these as a part of life. A little compromise […]
Of Good Minds And Collective Consciousness Dear Readers, Even before the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, which brought life to a soul-screeching halt for a while, we were adequately aware of, and even exposed to witnessing Mother Nature’s reaction to the abuse of Her elements. Across the world, there were raging forest fires and floods; […]