There are mothers… and then there are our Parsi Mummas! She’s a 5-foot-5 cyclone of affection, suspicion, prayer books, complaints and unsolicited advice. She’ll fight the world for her children (especially her 40-year-old, single son, who she continues referring to lovingly as ‘Mahro nallo’); scream at the maid for using the scratchy-mesh on the non-stick, […]
In Iran, the third century AD was a period of religious revival and consolidation of the Zoroastrian faith, where Sasanian rulers officially embraced Zoroastrianism as the state religion, actively promoting its practices and beliefs. Earlier, post Alexander’s invasion and the fall of the mighty Achaemenian Empire, the Zoroastrian religion suffered a setback. The Greeks tried to […]
ER. ZARRIR BHANDARA The Denkard (or Dēnkard, meaning “Acts of Religion”) is one of the most important Pahlavi texts in Zoroastrian religious literature. Compiled in the 9th century CE, with authorship attributed to High Priest – Ādurbād Ēmēdān, it serves as an encyclopedia of Zoroastrian beliefs, ethics, law, cosmology and philosophy, aiming to preserve the […]
Dear Readers, There are tsunamis, there are hurricanes, there are earthquakes… and then there’s our Parsi Mumma! She can cook up a feast, stir up a storm, and single-handedly run an emotional empire with a velan (rolling pin) in one hand and the Avesta in the other! Fiercely loving, unapologetically dramatic and deeply devoted, the […]
XYZ’s Behram’s Battalion hosted a sizzling summer camp at a bungalow in Lonavala. The adventure kicked off with a visit to the Lonavala Agiary, where campers sought blessings for a safe journey. Upon arrival, they dove into an engaging orientation session to kickstart the fun-filled days ahead. The first highlight was the Rice and Salad […]
Vahisht Kersi Tamboli has reached a remarkable academic milestone, earning his Ph.D. from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat. His thesis, ‘System of Differential Equations Based Models and Their Solutions Using Transform Methods’, delves into advanced mathematical models applicable to real-world challenges such as disease transmission and fluid dynamics. Commanding a stellar academic record – […]
Taronish Irani blazed his way to victory at the Aamchi Mumbai Marathon, clinching the first place in the 10K category with an impressive time of 37:26. Held at the Bandra Fort Garden, on 27th April, 2025, the event drew hundreds of runners across various timed categories including the half marathon (21.097 km), 10K, and 5K. […]
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 […]
Brothers – Xavi and Gian Dastoor, the sons of Er. Arzaan and Nazneen Dastoor, were ordained Navars at the Sonawalla Agiary, Mahim, under the able guidance of Er. Kersasp Sidhva and Er. Khushroo Kanga, on 2nd May and 7th May, 2025, respectively. Gian and Xavi were diligently coached by their Kaka, Er. Shavir Dastur, with […]
The Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP) won the prestigious ASA Virginia P. Elbinias Award at the ASA Congress in Sri Lanka, on 28th April, 2025, triumphing in the Best Practice Contest against six Asian nations. Their award-winning initiative focused on empowering underprivileged women through training in cooking, baking, jewellery-making, and beautician skills […]
The Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) is a buzzing rite of passage where students who have completed their tenth Boards get to explore career paths, gain real-world insights, and connect with like-minded peers, thus helping them swap confusion for clarity in these extremely influential years, as they step into life beyond the classroom. The 38th […]