Today, 3rd June, 2023 – Roj Govad of Mah Dae (Shehenshahi calendar), is observed as ‘Homaji ni Ba. Performing Jashan ceremony on this day is considered meritorious. The Story Of Homaj: The story of Homaji is about the power of truth and the sacrifice made by a pious and innocent man who was falsely accused. It is a tragic […]
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Jehan Irani Scores 3 Silvers At ICN India, Qualifies For ICN Universe Korea
Jehan Darayush Irani, Mumbai-based fitness coach and natural athlete, won three silver medals across three categories – ‘Men’s Bodybuilding’; ‘Men’s Physique’; and ‘Classic Physique’ – at the ‘I Compete Natural’ (ICN) India, the Indian chapter of the body-building and fitness competition, on 27th May, 2023. He also won the ‘Champion Posing’ award and has been selected […]
The Second Half Of Life
Novelist and playwright, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, wrote: “He is the most fortunate man who can bring the end of life round to its beginning again.” My dad, at 93, was physically and mentally active, going for plays, movies, Western music-concerts, reading, writing daily (in his journal), exercising, going for walks and most importantly, having a […]
World Zoroastrian Organisation (India) Holds Deh Mah Jashan
On 13th May, 2023, which marked a very auspicious day in the Parsi calendar (Mah – Deh, Roj – Hormazd), the World Zoroastrian Organisation (WZO) – India, organized the annual evening Jashan ceremony at the Ripon Club in Mumbai. Post the Jashan, which was performed by Er. Jamshed Bhesadia and Er. Farokh Kerawala (of M […]
Nekzad Entertainment Holds Plus Size Fashion Show
A grand and exclusive Plus Size Fashion Show, titled: ‘Being Fat Is Not A Crime’, was held on 21st May, 2023, at a plush South Mumbai venue, organised by the event management organisation – Nekzad Entertainment, founded by Neville Kavarana. The event was marked by the presence of numerous celebrities supporting this cause, with actors […]
EDITORIAL
Dear Readers, Parsi Times is delighted to present our yearly ‘PARSI PRIDE BRIGADE’ series each week, where we heartily congratulate and take pride in sharing the academic successes of our community’s bright-sparks – the next gen! This year too, we are overjoyed to commend the hard work and efforts put in, by not just […]
Your Moonsign Janam Rashi This Week –
27 May – 02 June 2023
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી .+ ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. મનને શાંતિ આપે તેવા ચંદ્રની દિનદશા ચાલુ હોવાથી નાની મુસાફરીનો ચાન્સ મળી જશે. ચંદ્રની કૃપાથી મનમાં જે પણ ડાઉટ હશે તેનું નિવારણ કરવામાં સફળ થશો. નાણાકીય બાબતની અંદર ધીરે ધીરે સારા સારી થતી જશે. નવા કામ શરૂ કરવામાં સફળ થશો. હાલમાં 34મુ […]
Parsi Pride Brigade
PT’s Parsi Pride Brigade celebrates the academic performances of our young achievers who have triumphed in the Board exams, across schools and colleges. We are delighted to feature our bright sparks who make our community proud! We invite you to celebrate your success too with our community and feature in PT’s Parsi Pride Brigade! Mail us […]
Poonawallas Celebrate Sons’ Navjote Ceremony
The weekend before last saw the Poonawallas celebrating the navjote ceremony of Cyrus and Darius, the children of Adar and Natasha Poonawalla, the family which brings great pride not just to our community and the nation, but to the world, being the founders of Serum Institute of India (SII), established by Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla in […]
Phish And Chips!
Ruzbeh Raja is an Information Technology Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. He is also a Visiting Professor of Law in the University of Mumbai. In keeping with increasing cyber-crime incidents, Parsi Times presents a series on Cyber Security Awareness for your online safety and benefit. What is Phishing? […]
Yassmin Mistry Awarded Business Leadership Award GoI Forum
Recognised industrialist, winner of many beauty pageants and the reigning ‘Mrs. World International’; as also a community icon dedicated to community service, heading the non-profit ZTFI (Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India) – Yassmin Jal Mistry, was conferred the prestigious ‘Business Leadership Of The Year Award – 2023’ by GoI’s recognised body – the ‘National Achievers […]