Jehangir Hospital has taken a significant step towards promoting holistic well-being with the introduction of its Jehangir Wellness Centre. In an age where sedentary lifestyles and the pursuit of instant gratification dominate, the need for a comprehensive approach to health is more pressing than ever. The Wellness Centre’s core philosophy revolves around the harmonious alignment […]
Over 600 community members attended the funfair at Cusrow Baug’s pavilion grounds on the eve of 10th November, 2024 from 6.30 pm onwards. There was much excitement with rounds of the Parsi-favourite game of Housie being played, with over 40 prizes given to lucky winners. A jumping castle and fun mascots kept the children entertained. […]
Leadership strategist and author, Dr. Adil Dalal, was felicitated with the ‘Most Inspiring Keynote Speaker’ award, in recognition of his commitment to leadership and innovation, on 1st November, 2024, at the Middle East Summit of Excellence 2024, held in Dubai, which celebrated visionary leadership, bringing together 220 VVIPs and global industry giants, honoring global innovators […]
Dear Readers, As an educated and seemingly progressive community, we have strong opinions. But sometimes, our obsession for voicing our opinions tends to blur the line between expressing our opinions and imposing these on those who don’t necessarily see eye-to-eye with us. Given, that for the most part, when these become a public spectacle on […]
(Parsi Times presents the concluding, second part of the series on the life of our beloved Prophet Asho Zarathushtra, by Noshir Dadrawala, providing a more insightful understanding about His teachings and message for humanity.) Zarathushtra’s teachings are essentially embodied in the Five Gatha – which form seventeen of the seventy-two chapters of the Yasna – […]
Sanjan Day was celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm on 14th November, 2024, as Zarthostis from across India came together at the Sanjan Memorial Column Grounds, to commemoration the auspicious community occasion, reinforcing the full spirit of Parsipanu. Students and staff of the Jadi Rana High School graciously welcomed the visitors with hot tea and […]
In 1791-92, after Tipu Sultan’s invasion of Malabar region, Seth Hirjee Manekji Kharas first arrived in Tellicherry to explore business opportunities. He purchased a piece of land named ‘Pimole Mala’, renamed ‘Parsi Kannu’, on which was built a Parsi Aaramgah. Later, in 1797, Seth Bomanji Ratanji Captain built a Prayer Hall on the same premises […]
The Iranshah Udwada Utsav (IUU) 2024 buzz is in full swing, even as we close in on the Community’s much awaited fest – the largest platform for the coming together of Zoroastrians from India and across the world, to yet again celebrate our cultural, social and religious ethos, in Udwada – our pilgrimage headquarters! Parsi […]
Dear Readers, On 6th November, 2024, Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States, marking his second, non-consecutive return to the White House, after a 4-year hiatus, to resume his position as the person heading the world’s most powerful office. As is the case in all democratic elections, there’s a whole […]
XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) Foundation, the community’s leading non-profit organisation, which aims at the all-round, social and cultural development of the community’s tots and young adults, held its 10th Leadership Camp, from 1st to 3rd November, 2024, at the scenic Aamby Valley City. Marking a decade of bringing together young leaders, volunteers, and seniors from the […]
A Surat-based Parsi family have been the proud owners of a safely preserved, 199-year-old family heirloom – a Lord Swaminarayan turban, that they keep on display or ‘darshan’ in Surat, on Bhai Dooj – a consistently maintained tradition ever since they received it, in 1881. A crowd of devotees gathered to view the turban given […]