Renowned globally as the trailblazer consistently setting new standards and breakthroughs in expert eye-care, Dr. Cyres Mehta’s legacy is celebrated for its path-breaking advancements in ophthalmology. Constantly growing his repertoire of prestigious awards bestowed upon him, from India as well as from all across the world, Dr. Cyres brings immense pride to the nation and […]
The last month of the year has many of us reflect on the year gone by. We push away from all the noise and distractions, even as we look forward to new beginnings with the advent of a New Year. Some hope, some fulfilment and some resolutions that will be met as now there’s the […]
Meherbai’s Mandli, comprising the happy-go-lucky boys and girls (all over 80) celebrated the last party of 2024 at their gymkhana after the sattar-sau-ne-saat parties they had throughout the year! Meherbai’s philosophy of life was to be happy and more importantly, to make others happy. She always said, “lf you haven’t been happy, or made others […]
– When One Thing Goes Wrong, Everything Goes Wrong! – We’ve all had one of those days when it felt like nothing went right. You spill your coffee in the morning, get stuck in traffic, and then find out you missed an important meeting at work. One small mishap snow-balls into a series of unfortunate […]
It’s Time For Iranshah Udwada Utsav 2024! The Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community’s much awaited fest – the largest platform which brings together Zoroastrians from across India and the world over, to honour and celebrate of our cultural, social and religious ethos – the Iranshah Udwada Utsav (IUU) 2024 is finally here!! Parsi Times is privileged […]
The holiday season often in a whirlwind of celebrations, family gatherings, and social events. Alongside festive feasts, clinking glasses filled with various alcoholic beverages becomes a familiar sound, especially for the merry Parsi clan, famous for ‘Parsi pegs’! For those who need to constantly watch their carbohydrate intake for reasons like weight management, diabetes management, […]
Today’s high-tech, fast-paced world makes it easy to forget the simple healing powers of nature. Between emails, Zoom-calls, and constant notifications, we’ve lost touch with the calming and restorative benefits of the great outdoors. In these increasingly stressed-out times, which take a mounting toll on mental health, the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing’ or ‘Shinrin-Yoku’ […]
– Delnaz Mehta When we think of loyal companions, pets often come to mind, but indoor plants can be just as comforting, even beneficial! Beyond their aesthetic appeal, they purify the air, reduce stress, and boost mental health. This could be a brilliant way to strike off ‘Something New To Do In 2025’! Indoor plants […]
Adil J. Govadia History generally is defined as the ‘collective memories of a society’. The history of Parsi-Zoroastrians India is often debated. The narrative of the preservation of their religious identity as also the courageous voyage from Iran to India, is recognized and recorded… like the historical footprints of India’s early Parsi-Zoroastrian settlers, those little […]
As per a recent article published on LIVE SCIENCE, by research journalist Kristina Killgrove, the Parsi community ranked as one of the world’s most genetically isolated human populations. Over the last fifty-thousand years, ‘Genetic Isolation’ has become a common phenomenon, resulting out of geographical barriers and/or insular cultural or religious practices, which prevent people from […]
‘The Navjote Book’ by the community’s favourite children’s books author and illustrator, Delzin Choksey, makes for an excellent introduction to prepare Zoroastrian children for the initiation into the faith and is perfect for children who have just had their Navjotes performed. The book is a hit with children, as it comprises interactive learning, games, stickers, templates for crafts […]