“A child’s caste should be the same as its adoptive parents.” On 29th January 2026, Bombay Hight Court’s two-judge bench, comprising Justices S M Modak and M S Karnik, ruled that a child’s caste should be the same as its adoptive parents. The court opined that when a child is adopted, its ties with its […]
Let’s get one thing straight… Parsis and dogs go together like choi and brun-maska. We don’t like dogs, we worship them! Forget diamonds, a dog is a Bawi’s best friend, and a dog’s unconditional love is second only to the thrill of discovering the mythical fantasy-prescription by your family doctor declaring, “You’re fabulously fit! Eat […]
A young reader of Parsi Times recently expressed concern as to why a woman in her menses is considered ‘unclean’ and is required to abstain from visiting places of religious worship? She wondered whether this was another custom our Parsi forebears adopted in India, and whether it reflected gender discrimination within the community. To begin […]
In the previous article, we explored the difference between Direct and Regular Mutual Fund plans. We now look at identifying who Direct plans are best suited for and when they may not be the ideal choice. Direct plans work well for informed investors who can independently evaluate funds, understand risk metrics, interpret fact sheets and […]
India’s seventy-seventh Republic Day will be celebrated on 26th January, 2026, as a tribute to the day our Constitution came into force, shaping India into the world’s largest democracy. It is a day to honour the ideals that define the Republic of India and to celebrate the progress ‘We the people of India’ continue to […]
For many years, Indian investors invested in Mutual Funds (MFs) without needing to worry about whether a plan was ‘Direct’ or ‘Regular’. Over time, the industry evolved, regulations changed and new options emerged. One such change was the introduction of Direct Plans. Today, investors often hear about Direct Vs. Regular plans through social media, friends […]
If ye will only know and learn these Laws, Which Mazda hath ordained for ye, O men, The Laws of happiness, the Laws of pain, That falsehood hinders progress, That Truth leads on to a fuller higher life, Upon all such the Light Divine shall dawn. (Yasna 30:11) According to Zoroastrian theology, death involves the […]
In the intricate dance of relationships, effective communication serves as the music that guides our steps, the language that binds our hearts, and the compass that navigates our journey together. As a clinical psychologist, I’ve come to appreciate the profound impact of communication on relationships. It’s the bridge that carries love, understanding, and respect, and […]
Adarbad, the son of Mahrespand, was the Mobedan Mobed (Supreme Pontiff) and Prime Minister during the 70-year-long reign (309-379 A.D.) of Shapur Hormazd or Shapur II. According to the Pahlavi Dinkard, from his father’s side Adarbad Mahrespand belonged to the family of Zarathushtra and from his mother’s side, to the family of Shah Vishtasp of […]
In this New year 2026 let us strive to be sensitive to the fact that everything and everyone is linked in a vast web of relationships – biologically, chemically, socially and spiritually – where actions have ripple effects, forming a complex, interdependent system of shared existence and responsibility rather than isolation. Let this fundamental truth […]
This year was challenging for many. The world experienced multiple natural and man-made disasters including earthquakes, floods, draught, wildfires, tsunamis, wars and catastrophic accidents. As any other year, 2025 too has been a reminder about the fragility of human life on this planet. However, the brand-new year 2026 is just a few days away, offering […]