Life is beautiful and there is much to rejoice for. Yet those who have lost someone they deeply cared for, be it a parent, sibling, friend, partner, child, close relative or even a pet, perceive it as bleak, dark and dismal. Albeit for a temporary phase, they feel anguished, greatly distressed and heart broken, to […]
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Delnaz Wins First Runner Up At ‘MRS. INDIA SHE IS INDIA 2018’ Pageant
On 14th July, 2018, Delnaz Balsara Sharma was crowned the First Runner-Up in the national, prestigious ‘MRS. INDIA SHE IS INDIA 2018’ Pageant, held at ‘The Umrao’ in the country’s capital. The pageant, recognised as the official pageant to send its respective winners for the ‘MRS. UNIVERSE’ and ‘MRS. EARTH’ international beauty pageants, was held […]
Investiture and Prize Distribution At DPYA High School
The Dadar Parsee Youths Assembly (DPYA) High School organized their Investiture and SSC Prize Distribution ceremony at the Mancherji Joshi Memorial Hall, Dadar, on 18th July, 2018. The event commenced with Principal Roxana Parelwalla welcoming the gathering, with the Management represented by President Jimi Jesia, Trustees Daraius Zaiwala and Mahiyar Dastoor and the Managing Committee […]
Popular Parsi Myths (VIII)
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 […]
Popular Parsi Myths – Part VII
.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 […]
Metro III Project: Case Update
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 […]
Because The Community Needs To Know…
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 […]
Tata Trusts To Manage Operations At NMMT’s Cancer Hospital, Navsari
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 YOUNG RATHESTAR’S WOES
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 […]
Chomp ‘n’ Cheers – Soups To Soothe The Soul
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 […]
5 Signs Of A Good Dog Trainer
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. […]