18-year-old Ashoi Dantra was recently crowned the ‘Miss Teen SuperModel India 2018’ at the YB Chavan auditorium on 26th August, 2018. A student of BSc (life sciences) from KC College, Ashoi proved her grit and determination in various online contests, as well as a boot camp in Khandala, where contestants had to undergo various activities, […]
Known as one of the leading philanthropic organisations that helps sustain the lives and livelihood of the underprivileged of our community, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) recently held its annual Feed-A-Family ‘New Year Special’ program on August 11th, 2018. ZTFI hosted a fun-filled eve with over 450 beneficiaries who thoroughly enjoyed games of […]
Myth: Mount Damavand in Iran is a mountain in Northern Iran where a demon is enchained. Therefore, it would be improper to call it holy or to revere it! It is a beautiful mountain. It is the tallest mountain in Iran, but, there is nothing holy about it! Fact: Mount Damavand is indeed the highest […]
The Parsi Community has a number of travel and tour operators who provide religious tours as well as vacation travel-packages for visiting our holy places. However, the one name that stands out from the rest is ‘Dini Travels’, founded by 67-year-old Diniar Mehta, who has, for over the past four decades, grown to become the […]
Writing original scores that that combine the improvisatory soundscapes of synth-rock and crossover jazz with immersive and deeply personal lyrics, Kitchensink is a refreshing band from New Delhi and an active part of the independent music circuit in India. Their debut album, ‘Harmless Things’, released in July this year features 10 tracks written since the […]
CRICKET India Clinch Victory During Third Test Match: Skipper and Man of the Match Virat Kohli’s blistering knocks, coupled with five wicket hauls from Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah ensured India a win by a huge margin of 203 runs during the third Test Match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. On the whole a clinical effort […]
Golden Star Thali presents ‘Dehati Rasoi Utsav’, celebrating the essence of authentic delicacies from Gujarat and Rajasthan, until 2nd September, 2018. Traditional items include authentic village sweets and special vegetables like Panki, Dal Dhokli, Gatte ki Sabzi, Rajwadi Khichdi, Batata Kaju Kismis and much more, served unlimited during the Utsav!
(Makes 2 kgs cake) Ingredients: Flour – 400 gm Butter – 400 gm Icing Sugar – 500 gm Milk – 250 ml Eggs – 10 Vanilla essence – ½ cap or 1tbsp. Mawa (fresh) – 500 gm Baking Powder – 5 gm Method: Pre-heat oven to 180°C. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and […]
The Bangalore Zoroastrian Association (BZA) celebrated Parsi New Year on 17th August, 2018, with a fascinating performance by illusionists Mhelly Pearl and Zenia Bhumgara, who enthralled the audience with their captivating magic and mind reading tricks, leaving the audience in splits. The evening concluded with a delicious Navroze spread which was appreciated by all. […]
Ancient Indian literature always referred to the mind as a monkey – jumping from one branch to another i.e. one useless thought to another. To counteract this, the Smritis teach us Mansik-Ekagrata or centering the mind. A centered mind is free of worries and emotions. It is quiet, at peace, concentrated and focused. But it is not […]
On 22nd August, 2018, PPCWA (Parsi Panchayet Complex Welfare Association) in Goregaon, organised a fun-filled evening for the colony members at the Club-house. Attendees enjoyed themselves thoroughly playing the Parsi favourite Housie, spot games for adults and children, and Lucky Draws. Refreshments in take away boxes were given to PPCWA residents. Commemorating the auspicious Khordad […]