One of the leading global personalities of our worldwide Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community, the much- accomplished President of the ‘World Zoroastrian Organisation’ (WZO) – Zerbanoo Gifford, has always endeavoured and succeeded in furthering the legacy and glory of our blessed community. Her most recent initiative includes hosting an extraordinary exhibition with illustrated panels, titled, ‘Influential Zoroastrians’, […]
Our country, our community and for that matter, the whole world seems to be in a state of turmoil! There is disharmony and chaos all over. How can we bring about healing? Different religions have distinct prayers and philosophies. Let’s look at some of these, including what our own Zoroastrian religion has to offer… St. […]
Heartiest Congratulations to the Winners of our Parsi New Year Special Issue Contests! We thank all our talented readers for the massive response to all three Contests. The following are the Top 6 Winning entries. Winners are requested to email us at: editor@parsi-times.com to collect your gifts. WINNERS OF CONTEST I: ‘Parsi Traits ‘n’ […]
Binaisha M. Surti Every great achievement is the result of dedication, hard work, sacrifice and faith. 50 long years… this indeed is one of the greatest stories of women’s cricket in India. Walking down memory lane and revisiting history… officially women’s cricket in India started when Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Founder Secretary registered the Women’s […]
In the vastness of space, in the rumblings of the tides, in the movement of the stars have we existed. We have lived a thousand times over, felt found and lost, amassed friends and family that have helped or failed us from time to time, but has, in the end, led us to where we […]
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): You are blessed by the divine energy this month. This is a very auspicious time to start a new partnership. You could be buying new property or renovating […]
Self-esteem refers to the confidence and belief that an individual houses within, along with one’s abilities. It plays a vital role in shaping one’s personality and overall well-being. Self-esteem is often the result of a lifetime of experiences, and more particularly, what we experienced as children. However, it is possible to improve your self-esteem at […]
Dear Readers, As always, there is so much to look forward to in this most auspicious month of August. We get our homes all tidied up to welcome the sacred 10-day Muktad period, starting on the 6th of this month. During this period, it is believed, that the holy fravashis (or divine essence) of those who have […]
Prominent media personality, Sam Balsara – the Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Madison World and Madison Communications, has been accorded the prestigious privilege of leading the Indian Delegation to the ‘AdAsia’23’, which will be held from 24th to 26th October, 2023, in the Korean capital – Seoul. Sam Balsara is a veteran of many […]
[Courtesy: Aazmeen Kasad] The Aslaji Bhikhaji Dar-e-meher, or ‘Aslaji Agiary’ as it is fondly called by its devotees, celebrated its glorious 174th Salgreh on 31st July, 2023 (Behram Roj, Mah Asfandarmad; YZ 1392), with a Hama Anjuman Machi at 7:00am followed by a Hama Anjuman Jashan at 9:00 am, which was performed by Er. Nariman Panthaki […]
The Freemasons from the District Grand Lodge of India, SC and Grand Chapter USRAFIC, through their Benevolent Funds and Ladies’ Committee, gifted medical supplies to Shanti Avedna Sadan, located at Bandra, on 30th July, 2023. Freemasonry is an ancient worldwide fraternity which endeavours to make ‘Good Men Better’, based on moral principles of natural equality, […]