When any festival – big or small – comes along, can a true-blue Bawaji ever be far behind? (With due apologies to Shakespeare – I have this this bad habit of distorting his little gems into my, what I consider, humour. But coming back, even at Parsi nuptials, as soon as the couple answers in the […]
– Also Announces ‘Ratan Tata Scholarships For Young Authors’ Documenting His Legacy – The Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS) has shared that it has been granted personalized ‘My Stamps’ by the Department of Posts, Daak Bhawan, New Delhi, to honor the extraordinary legacy of visionary industrialist, nation builder and philanthropist – Ratan Tata. These […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara As we embark on the New Year 2025, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the profound teachings of Asho Zarthost Paigambar regarding a virtuous life. Zoroastrianism, at its core, emphasizes the harmonious interplay of Humata (good thoughts), Hukhta (good words), and Hvrashta (good deeds). This triad, beautifully encapsulated in the Persian […]
Dear Readers, I’m delighted to present our Double-Bumper-Special issue celebrating both – the biggest event in the Zoroastrian calendar worldwide – the fourth chapter of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav or IUU 2024; and welcoming the New Year 2025! Parsi Times is privileged to be the Exclusive Media Partner of the IUU since its inception in […]
The Iranshah Udwada Utsav 2024, commencing 27th December is a three-day fest aimed at promoting community bonding and a better understanding of our religion, history, culture and values, alongside showcasing and recognising talent. And all this is at Udwada, the spiritual hub of our community in India. The festival makes this otherwise quiet and sleepy […]
Centuries ago in Europe, a great artist was engaged by his rich patron to paint the most elaborate mural for a grand cathedral – the subject of the painting being the life of Jesus Christ. The artist laboured for years on end and everything was almost complete on this artistic interpretation of spirituality, except the […]
Dear Readers, Parsis celebrate all festivals with much fervour, but Christmas holds a special place in our hearts. Not surprising, as Christmas essentially celebrates the ‘spirit of giving’ – which underlines the very essence of our community known for its philanthropy. Christmas is a time for giving, and as we reach out to family and […]
The Seth Edulji Rustomji Soonawalla Agiary, at Mahim in Mumbai, organized a Jashan ceremony recently, performed by Er. Jehangir Dastoor and Er. Adil Desai, to a packed audience of devotees. This was followed by a collective Humbandagi. Dr. Jasmine Tavadia welcomed Chief Guest Er. Rooyinton Peer, alongside the Trustees and Panthaki Er. Kersasp Sidhva. Hanoz […]
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, flew in from the capital to Mahabaleshwar, on 15th December, 2024, to attend the last rites of 35-year-old sports enthusiast and online trader, Raiyan Banaji, whose sudden and untimely death shocked the community, after he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest, in Lisbon, Portugal, post a […]
Established on 19th May, 1974, the Khareghat Colony Youth Association (KCYA), at Mumbai’s Hughes Road, marked its Golden Jubilee this year. Starting out with modest facilities like a single room in Parukh Dharamshala housing a table tennis table and a card table, lacking amenities for children and sports. But thanks to the initiative taken by […]
15th December, 2024, saw not just Secunderabad’s Parsi community, but all communities, thoroughly enjoying the Winter Fest, organised by the Zoroastrian Club, at the Parsi Dharamsala (a heritage building), making it a resounding success. The atmosphere was charged as the funfair offered innumerable fun experiences for all ages, including a live band with carol singing […]