PT reader, Hurmaz Patel shares his inspiring journey marking the success of reversing his Type 2 Diabetes, under the expert care and guidance of PT columnist, Dr. Trishala Chopra. Diabetes is the condition which causes high levels of blood sugar or glucose. Diabetes is often referred to as a “silent killer” because in its initial stages, […]
After almost a couple of college years of nurturing a crush, I decided to propose to my Rattie, on the then Valantine’s Day…. 48 years ago. I had started working and was earning a modest salary and this empowered me to propose. My dilemma was finding a place ‘far from the madding crowd’. Romeo, of […]
As India celebrates her 76th Republic Day, we proudly salute the spirit of democracy, equality, and unity enshrined in our Constitution. But did you know that the principles guiding our nation’s progress can also inspire us to rejuvenate the ‘constitution’ of our body? This Republic Day, let’s explore how to honour and rebuild our body’s […]
Behram-Bawa fancied himself to be a great singer, actor and shaayar (poet). He even called himself Baiju-Bawra since he had grown up on a staple diet of Hindi films, thanks to his cinema-crazy family, who saved money by eating less food so they could see more movies! Behram even bunked school and college to see […]
Winter is here, and with it comes the season of coughs, sniffles, and sore throats. As temperatures drop, the number of cold and flu cases soars! But why does winter bring such an onslaught of respiratory illnesses? More importantly, how can you boost your immune system to stay strong and healthy when the mercury drops? […]
Mental health is so much more than what goes on inside our heads. It’s also about what’s happening in our bodies. This mind-body connection plays a critical role in how we experience and manage our emotions. One of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of this connection is our posture. How we stand, sit, and […]
Jamasji had grown up on a staple diet of Bond films and had read every Bond novel, from cover to cover and even between the covers! His wife, Soona, didn’t ever bother paying too much attention to his ‘lavaro-bakaro’ about James Bond. Because of this, Jamasji made it a habit of doling out his precious […]
Cultivating Healthy Relationship Dynamics We often hear the word ‘boundaries’ and usually allocate a negative understanding of it, by imagining walls or borders that separate us from others. Boundaries are an important ingredient in healthy, balanced relationships. They play a crucial role in maintaining your identity, mental health and physical well-being. Boundaries can include restrictions on […]
Parsi Times presents a 4-part series by Adil J. Govadia, which honours and celebrates our humble Mobeds – our religious heads, who played a crucial role in preserving our Community’s religious and ethnic identity, while keeping aflame our sacred fires, in our temples and in our hearts. There are several virtuous Zoroastrian priests within the […]
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 go in peak state. You need to stop worrying about little things – these are a part of life. A little compromise on your end will make […]
Dear Readers, What a wonderful start to the New Year for the community, with tall feathers being added to the proud Parsi cap, keeping alive our legacy of illustrious achievement. Of course, I speak of our very own ‘speed-savant’ Diana Pundole, whose extraordinary achievement has been the toast of the community and the nation, making […]