Let’s face it. The Parsi Mumma is a species the world has tried to study, understand and survive… but never fully succeeded. She is a full-time institution. Part MasterChef, part detective, part doctor, part emotional blackmail expert, she somehow runs the entire family like a one-woman corporation. She can force-feed you till you burst, detect […]
Dear Readers, There’s something wonderfully unique about a Parsi mother. She reveals herself in countless expressions of love and care – the silent yet resilient nurturer, the steadfast guardian of family values, the ever-watchful protector whose concern for her children never fades with age (hers or theirs!). She embodies a love so constant and selfless […]
As per recent news reports, the Parsi population in Kolkata has declined to just 347 individuals, marking its lowest recorded figure since the 1980s and reflecting a worrying demographic trend affecting the community across India. Once home to a thriving and influential Parsi population of nearly 1,600 members in the early 1980s, the city is […]
Lion Feroze Katrak PMJF was unanimously elected as the Multiple Council Chairman for 2026-27, at the recently concluded Lions International Annual Multiple District Convention held in Daman, from 1st to 3rd May, 2026. Multiple District 3231 comprises four districts, covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and extending from South Mumbai to Dahanu, including Raigad, Alibaug, Mahad, Karjat […]
-By Behram Bharucha If there’s one ruling authority more powerful than any government, more efficient than any intelligence agency and more dramatic and emotionally manipulative than any Bollywood script, it’s the Parsi mother or our very own ‘Parsi Mumma’. A force of nature impossible to reckon with, she feeds like a five-star chef, interrogates like […]
The Supreme Court’s ongoing hearings in the landmark Sabarimala reference case took a significant turn on 5th May, 2026, with strong observations emerging on the issue of exclusion faced by Parsi Zoroastrian women who marry outside the community. A nine-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, is currently examining seven broad […]
Dear Readers, In today’s hyper-connected world, a message pings, a video circulates, and before we know it, it has travelled faster than the speed of reason. Within our community too, WhatsApp has quietly taken on a role far greater than it deserves. For many, it has begun to resemble a source of unquestioned truth. Let’s […]
The 113th Salgreh of Seth Edulji Rustomji Soonawalla Agiary, Mahim, was observed with much devotion, on 28th April, 2026, drawing a strong turnout of community members through the day, despite the intense heat. An evening Jashan was performed by a team of 14 Mobeds, led by Panthaky Er. Kersasp Sidhva. A highlight of the ceremony […]
Dear Readers, Fifteen years is a milestone. But for us at Parsi Times, it carries meaning far beyond the years. It is a shared legacy built on trust, strengthened by shared experiences and defined by a deep, enduring bond with the community we are proud to serve. As we celebrate our Crystal Anniversary, the symbolism […]
As Parsi Times marks the completion of 15 remarkable years, a milestone we celebrate as our Crystal Anniversary, we find ourselves reflecting not only on the journey but on the extraordinary goodwill that has accompanied it. Over the years, the paper has grown alongside the community it serves, and in doing so, has earned the […]
Fifteen years. In marriage terms, it’s the Crystal Anniversary. It sounds elegant and refined, but anyone who’s been in a Parsi setup knows it also means that you’ve survived, adjusted, argued, laughed, overfed each other and somehow come out stronger, shinier and very much intact. And if there’s one community that truly understands the art […]