The dark clouds formed the perfect setting for Bai Jerbai Baug Sports League’s (BJBSL) ‘Monsoon Games’ on 19th August, 2017 which saw 36 members, between 16 to 50 years of age, participate in four teams of nine members each. These teams competed in 10 different games including blind folded obstacle race, lifting cans with a […]
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and Ardeshir BK Dubash, the producers of the play, ‘Laughter In The House – 2’, are offering four hundred tickets at highly subsidised rates to community members who are theatre-enthusiasts but are economically constrained to buy them. The play – a tribute to the legendary Adi Marazban […]
The EIL Bombay Centre celebrated Independence Day on 20th August, 2017, with community Chairperson, Dr. Lily Mistry and Director of Celebration of National and International Days, Vispi Dastur, addressing the gathering. This was followed by a quiz conducted by Hon. Secretary, Viraf Mistry. The event concluded with the National Anthem.
The Bhopal Parsi Anjuman celebrated Parsi New Year on 12th August, 2017, at a hotel, with over six families coming together to commemorate the occasion. The attendees enjoyed the evening which offered games and fun-filled activities. The event concluded with President of Bhopal Parsi Panchayat, Rohin Gandhi, Secretary, Gav Dhanjibhoy and Treasurer, Col. Firoze Allavali […]
The primary functional Agiary of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the ‘Byramji Nowroji Javeri Dar-E-Meher’ in Kanpur, every year invites Behdin Pasbans, from Mumbai and Navsari, during the holy days of Muktad and Gathas to help offer religious prayers, in absence of Mobeds. Since 2013, the Behdin Pasbans have been devotedly taking care of the sacred […]
Spiritual consciousness is omnipresent, yet we are oblivious to it. It’s all around us, but few find it. Why? Because the monkey-mind needs to focus on our physical plane through which we can reach spiritual consciousness, especially in troubled times (vighna). This is where the lovable trouble-shooter Ganesha (vighnaharta) steps in. Ancient Indian literature, spiritually and historically refers to […]
King Circle: King Circle was born based on a development plan proposed by the Bombay Improvement Trust in 1911, suggesting that Dadar-Matunga Scheme and the gardens proposed, be laid out at the highest point of Vincent Road, East of Matunga Station. However, the circle which encompasses ‘Maheshwari Udyan’ garden, was given its present form in […]
Apollo Fish Fry Ingredients: 500 grams. Boneless Fish Fillet (Cut To Small Pieces Or Strips); Oil For Deep Frying; 2 tbsp. Corn Flour; 1 tbsp. Plain Flour; 1 tbsp. Oil For Seasoning; 1 Sprig Curry Leaves; 1 1/2 tbsp. Chopped Ginger; 1 1/2 tbsp. Chopped Garlic; 2 Green Chilies; 2 Onions Chopped; 1 tsp. Red […]
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Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 30th, August, 2017. Winning Caption “Ek thakela, doosra akela!!” -by Mahtab Bharda .
CRICKET India Wins 1st ODI in Style! Shikhar Dhawan’s impressive unbeaten 132 (20 fours and 3 sixes), along with skipper Virat Kohli’s 82 not out, helped India win the first ODI by a convincing 9 wicket victory against Sri Lanka. Batting first, Sri Lanka notched up 216 in 43.2 overs as wicketkeeper, Niroshan Dickwella top […]