Myth: The Northern direction is inauspicious from the Zoroastrian point of view Fact: The Northern direction is not inauspicious simply because doctrinally we are precluded from praying facing the North. In fact, in the char disha no namaskar we pay homage to all four directions, including the North. Is there any rationale for not praying […]
.Myth: ‘Paalak’ is a Zoroastrian form of adoption and is religiously valid. Fact: The Parsi custom of naming a ‘paalak’ for undertaking obsequies of a deceased cannot be confused with adoption. The fact is adoption is not yet legal among Parsis in India. The only codified law available for adoption in India is The Hindu […]
Parsi Times is glad to break news and provide the latest updates on the Metro III Tunnelling Project, that poses a strong threat to the structural and spiritual sanctity to two of our heritage, religious structures, the Anjuman Atash Behram and the Wadiaji Atash Behram. In keeping with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation’s (MMRCL) plea, the […]
My Dear Community Members, The BPP Elections are over, and Xerxes Dastur has been elected as the new Trustee to join the BPP Board. To say that I am not upset by the outcome would be a lie. However, I accept the community’s verdict. My defeat is not going to be a deterrent to continue […]
On 11th July, 2018, the Tata Trusts signed an agreement with the Nirali Memorial Medical Trust (NMMT), to manage the operations of a Speciality Cancer Hospital which is being set up by NMMT at Navsari in Gujarat. The agreement was signed in the presence of A M Naik, who established NMMT and is also the […]
THE TRUTH AS IT HAPPENED And NOT what Dinshaw Mehta would have you believe! . On Sunday, the 1st of July 2018, the Young Rathestars were scheduled to issue forms for distribution of food grains and household essentials, which the Young Rathestars Trust has been doing for the last 40 plus years. “It is with […]
Traditional Mutton Soup Ingredients: 500 gms – Lamb Bones; 3 tbsp – Ghee; 1.5 tbsp – Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Onions – finely chopped; 2 – Cardamoms; 1-inch – Cinnamon Stick; 1 tsp – Turmeric powder; 2 – Green chillies; 2 Tbsp – coarsely ground Pepper; Salt to taste; Half bunch – Coriander Leaves; 1 […]
A GOOD TRAINER USES HUMANE TRAINING METHODS: Dog training has evolved considerably and the most effective training methods do not involve hitting or intimidating a dog into obeying a command. At no point will a good trainer hit, shout at or yank a dog on a choke chain; nor will he/she use cruel training equipment. […]
January (Lucky Number – 8; Lucky Tarot Card – Strength): Confidence is the key to success. Learn to fight for your rights. Be practical. Follow your intuition. Do not give up trying to search the right path to reach your destination. Don’t rush into things without thinking. February (Lucky Number – 21; Lucky Tarot Card – World): As […]
In India we are exposed to the writings of Western authors, doctors, scientists and others, but rarely do we get exposure to Japanese and Chinese authors. I recently came across a book on psychotherapy developed by a Japanese, Dr. Shoma Morita, a contemporary of Dr. Sigmud Freud and would like to share the same with […]
AMdroid Smart Alarm Clock is a free alarm clock for heavy sleepers with multiple alarms for Android. It’s smart, fully customizable, free, and wakes you up slowly, naturally, gradually and in a gentle way, even if you have a deep sleep, making your morning better. No more oversleep! This app was designed for heavy sleepers! […]