Dear Readers, Beneath the surface of our vibrant and accomplished community lies a growing concern… while Parsis today are considered among the most educated, proficient and globally connected communities, many of our young adults tend to feel increasingly disconnected from community life, institutions and even each other. That’s why initiatives like the Holiday Programme for […]
Dear Readers, Over the past several weeks, families across the community have been travelling far and wide, making the most of the summer holidays before schools and routines resume once again. Some have journeyed abroad to reconnect with loved ones, while others have explored destinations across India or enjoyed brief local getaways with friends. Holidays […]
Dear Readers, For a community as small as ours, coming together means much more than a social or religious exercise, it’s essential to our identity, continuity and collective strength. Every gathering rooted in faith and tradition helps strengthen that sense of belonging keeping us closely connected across generations. The recent celebration of the 200th Humbandagi […]
Dear Readers, At a time when our community stands at a delicate crossroads, the past week offered something greatly reassuring – hope backed by action. First was the landmark seminar hosted by the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), and second – the grand launch of community stalwart – Piruz Khambatta’s inspiring book launch, ‘Ashoi: The […]
Dear Readers, There’s something wonderfully unique about a Parsi mother. She reveals herself in countless expressions of love and care – the silent yet resilient nurturer, the steadfast guardian of family values, the ever-watchful protector whose concern for her children never fades with age (hers or theirs!). She embodies a love so constant and selfless […]
Dear Readers, In today’s hyper-connected world, a message pings, a video circulates, and before we know it, it has travelled faster than the speed of reason. Within our community too, WhatsApp has quietly taken on a role far greater than it deserves. For many, it has begun to resemble a source of unquestioned truth. Let’s […]
Dear Readers, Fifteen years is a milestone. But for us at Parsi Times, it carries meaning far beyond the years. It is a shared legacy built on trust, strengthened by shared experiences and defined by a deep, enduring bond with the community we are proud to serve. As we celebrate our Crystal Anniversary, the symbolism […]
Dear Readers, This week, as we mark the most auspicious Adar Mahino, Adar Roj on 20th April, let’s take a moment to step back and reconnect with what it is about this holy fire that that truly guides us beyond the ritual and the routine. For us, fire is a living reminder of how to […]
Dear Readers, In a world that constantly urges us to do more, consume more, react more and be more, the innate Zoroastrian ethos of moderation feels almost radical. And yet, it stands as a timeless cornerstone of our faith, reinforcing that true power lies in balance, restraint and conscious living. Zoroastrian philosophy has always anchored […]
Dear Readers, Just like that, a quarter of 2026 has already slipped behind us. Time advances with steady inevitability, often unnoticed in the flow of our daily lives, yet subtly reinforcing its lasting significance. Each passing moment invites reflection on how we choose to engage with the present and what we carry forward into the […]
Dear Readers, This Jamshedi Navroz, one could not help but feel a sense of joy watching our community come alive across cities, continents and time zones. From Mumbai to Hyderabad and overseas, we gathered in prayer and celebration, reconfirming the fact that while we may be few in number, our spirit remains expansive and deeply […]