Dear Readers, The recent years have witnessed a growing crisis – an increasing number of senior citizens are left to fend for themselves – living alone, grappling with loneliness and often, depression. As a people blessed with longevity, yet dispersed by changing family dynamics, many elders find themselves single, separated by geography or circumstance, bereft […]
Over the past year, I’ve had dozens of patients walk into my clinic with the same hopeful question: “Doctor, should I start Ozempic or Mounjaro? I’ve heard it works like magic for weight loss!” I understand where this hope comes from. With celebrity endorsements, dramatic before-and-after photos, and the promise of shedding kilos without dieting, […]
This year’s edition of the XYZ LAFA (Literary Arts and Fine Arts) event, held on 13th July, at The Bai B.S. Bengallee Girl’s High School, stood out not only for the enthusiastic participation of children and youth but also for the introduction of a heartwarming new category – the XYZ Silvers, inviting participants aged 55 […]
Malaysia-based journalist and gender‑equity advocate, Tehmina Kaoosji has been named one of ‘Tatler Asia’s Gen. T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025’, joining 300 young visionaries across the region. This programme spotlights leaders whose work blends professional excellence with tangible social impact and selection comprises a rigorous review of each honoree’s accomplishments, influence and commitment to positive […]
Perth’s Zoroastrian community gathered in high spirits on 13th July, 2025, as the Business Association of West Australian Zoroastrians (BAWAZ) hosted its much‑anticipated Khushali‑nu‑Jashan at the home of founder Firoz K. Pestonji. As Head of the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress Organising Team and entrepreneur behind Aussie Perth Tours, Perth Maxi Charters and Aussie Info Tech, […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
Established in 1672, Mumbai’s historic Doongerwadi or Tower of Silence, located at Malabar Hill, has been honoured with a heritage plaque under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Mumbai Legacy Project. The pilot scheme commemorates the city’s cultural landmarks by installing informative markers at significant sites across Mumbai. The metal plaque stands near Doongerwadi’s main entrance at […]
A Parsi Times reader recently requested me to write about Dastur Azar Kaiwan, the enigmatic sixteenth century mystic saint who made Patna in India his spiritual base during the sixteenth century when the Mughals were in power. The reader asked me three pointed and fundamental questions: Was Azar Kaiwan a Zoroastrian? Was he a Dastur? […]
Nestled amid the tranquil Gloucestershire countryside in the UK, the ASHA Centre emerged as a vibrant hub of inspiration and collaboration, hosting the inaugural ZASHA World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat, held from 9th – 16th July, 2025. Over 50 dynamic Zoroastrian women from Canada, USA, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and New Zealand came together for […]
