The community’s premiere children’s institution in Surat – ‘Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Of Surat; (ZWAS), organised the fun-filled ZWAS Summer Camp for about 57 excited children, from 5th – 7th May, 2023. The children, divided into three age-based groups, were taught to make name plates and pen stands by Daizy Patel and Keshmira Cama, while Mahazarin […]
I’ve encountered numerous unique wellness trends through my decade-plus experience as a hormone, gut-health and sleep specialist. One such trend gaining prominence is ‘Mouth Taping’ – a practice where you tape your mouth shut during sleep. Despite its seemingly drastic nature, many individuals, including my patients, claim its effectiveness, making it a popular topic in […]
The 36th Valedictory function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) was held on 29th May, 2023, at Allbless Baug, where a batch of 110 dynamic young adults from Mumbai and across India, were readied to set out and explore the world ahead. The function marked the finale of the annual summer program, which spanned 7th […]
We often talk about our Holy Avesta Scriptures. However, what exactly are these scriptures? How many are extant and how many have been lost over the vicissitudes of time? Twenty-one volumes of Avesta: It is believed that there were originally twenty-one Nasks or volumes of the Avesta from the time of Asho Zarathushtra, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 (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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]