(Parsi Times presents a 2-part series by Noshir Dadrawala on the life of our beloved Prophet Asho Zarathushtra, providing a more insightful understanding about His teachings and message for humanity.) Recently, I received a request from a Parsi Times reader to briefly narrate the story of Zarathushtra, summarizing His teachings, that she could share with […]
Bangalore-based Almitra Hoshang Patel, was awarded the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award on 1st November, 2024, for her 5-decade long, dedicated contribution in the field of Solid Waste Management. 88-year-old Almitra Patel, renowned environmentalist and the first Indian woman to graduate from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has been a trailblazer for environmental advocacy and […]
January (Lucky No. 4; Lucky Card: Emperor): You are advised to not act on impulses and move very fast. Slow down, be practical and then move ahead. You know where your destiny lies, but you are still in search of the right path. Remember, ultimately, only you are responsible for your success. February (Lucky No. 11; […]
Being nature worshippers, we pray to the forces of nature and we learn from them. We worship fire, our sanctum sanctorum holds our beloved ‘Atash Padshah Saheb’. Fire teaches us purity, and related virtues like truth and goodness. We pray to numerous water bodies – oceans, seas, wells – symbolizing ‘Ava Yazad’. The oceans have […]
Surat’s Parsi Pragati Mandal (PPM) organised an exciting funfair bringing together its vibrant Parsi community members for an eve of fun and frolic, on 20th October, 2024. Our Surti Bawajis were joined by sister communities as well at the funfair, which was inaugurated by personalities – Padmashree Yazdi Karanjia alongside Yasmin and Jamshed Dotivala. The […]
The Maneckji Cooper Education Trust recently inaugurated its new school building, with the aim of providing students with added facilities for better growth and learning. The occasion commenced with a Jasan conducted by ex-student priests. Persis Wadia, Principal, addressed the gathering. Chairman and managing trustee, Firdose Vandrevala also delivered a speech, felicitating those who played […]
Famous for her prowess as a veteran marathoner and sprinter, the inspiring Khurshid Mistry took a literal dive in another direction, to once again emerge as an outstanding winner, this time bagging an extremely impressive three gold medals in her age category, at the ‘National Masters Swimming Championship, 2024’, organized by the Nashik District Aquatic […]
The Cusrow Baug United Sports & Welfare League (CBUSWL) organized a Halloween Party, on 27th October, 2024, which saw active participation from young residents, aged 2 and above! All dressed up black and red costumes, holding pumpkins and waving magic wands in the air, the children played the part to the hilt, looking devilishly adorable! […]
– Best Actor (IFFSA Toronto) And Directorial Debut (SAFA) Awards – Bollywood actor extraordinaire, Boman Irani received the Best Actor Male award in the feature film category at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto Film Festival, for his exemplary performance in his latest film, ‘The Mehta Boys’. The cast of the film, […]
The Zoroastrian community in Florida came together to pray and enjoy a gambhar lunch organised by the Zoroastrian Association of Florida (ZAF), on 27th October, 2024, at the Miramar Regional Park, Corporate Pavilion. The annual gambhar was attended by over a hundred enthusiastic Zoroastrians. A Jashan was led by three Mobeds – Er. Khush Daruwalla, Zubin […]
With the gradual increase of the Parsi population in Bangalore, there was an acute need to have a Dar-e-Mehr was installed. Seth Kaikhashroo D. Belgaumwalla first mooted the idea of installing a consecrated Dar-e-Mehr in Bangalore, which was later spearheaded by Seth Meherwanji M. Merchant along with Seth Ferdoonji Fakirji Dhalla, the Boyce brothers – […]