On 2nd October, 2017, the sacred Navsari Atash Behram marked its 252nd Salgreh, with a turnout of under a hundred devotees for its morning jasan, led by Er. Freddy Palia and performed by ten Mobeds at 9:30 am. Another jasan, which was held in the evening, was led by Er. Khurshed Desai and performed by thirteen […]
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105th Celebrations Of Kolkatta’s Atash Adarian
On the auspicious occasion of the 105th anniversary of Late Er. DB Mehta’s Zoroastrian Anjuman Atash Adarian, the Parsi community in Kolkatta gathered at the agiary for a Jasan ceremony at 10 am, performed by Er. Jimmy Taraporwalla, Er. Viraf Dastoor, Er. Darayas Karanjia and Er. Behramsha Karanjia. The devout Zarthusthis of Kolkata took the […]
Wadiaji Atash Behram Celebrates 188th Salgreh
Seth Hormusji Bomanji Wadia Atash Behram commemorated its 188th Salgreh on Srosh Roj, Ardibehesht Mahino on 2nd October, 2017, by holding two Jasans, one in the morning and one in evening. Commencing at 10 am, the morning jasan was led by key boywalla priest of the Atash Behram, Er. Adil Bhesania, and performed by thirty-one […]
101st Salgreh Of Deolali Dar-E-Meher
On 2nd October, 2017, the 101st Salgreh of Bai Ratanbai Jamshedji Edulji Chenoy Dar-E-Meher, Deolali was celebrated with a ‘Khushali nu Jasan’ performed by Panthaki Er. Nozer Mehenty, Dr. Er. Rooyintan Peer, Er. Rooyintan Mehenty and Er. Freddy Dastur at 5:00pm. 12-year-old, Er. Rooyintan was acknowledged for his loud and clear recitals of the Jasan […]
It’s Surat To Spain For TT Champ Frenaz Chipia
Current Gujarat No. 1, former Silver Medalist at the Open Senior Table-Tennis Nationals and key member of the Parsee Gymkhana (Marine Lines) TT team, Frenaz Chipia is off to Belgium later this month, along with top national players – Sharath Kamal, G Sathiyan, Sanil Shetty, Mouma Das and Manika Batra, to participate in the Belgium […]
Sports Roundup – 7th October 2017
. CRICKET India Reclaims ‘No. 1 ODI Ranking’, Thrashes Australia, Wins ODI Series: A great show by batsmen Rohit Sharma (125) and Ajinkya Rahane (61) helped India win the 5th ODI by 7 wickets. Batting first, Australia notched up 242-9 in 50 overs as opener David Warner top scored with 53 along with a 42 […]
Exposing The Yawn
There is no point in denying it, ‘Everybody yawns’! The yawn held practical value for the father of medicine, Hippocrates, the 5th Century BC physician who concluded that intense or prolonged yawning was a proof-positive symptom of an impending fever. He was incorrect. In fact, there is little evidence that the yawn has any diagnostic […]
Chomp And Cheers: Eggs Kejriwal
Eggs Kejriwal Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless – Chicken Breasts, cut into ½ inch strips; half cup – Broccoli florets; one cup – strips of Red/Green Capsicum; 2 tsp – finely chopped Ginger; 2 tsp – finely chopped Garlic; 1 tbsp – Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp – Honey; 4 Tbsp – Soya Sauce; 2 tbsp – […]
Know Your Bombay
Khanderi Sea Island It is an island with a fort, located 20 kms South of Mumbai, along the coast of Maharashtra. Initially uninhabited, in 1679, Khanderi was occupied by the forces of Shivaji, who built the Khanderi Fort, which was subsequently ceded in 1818 to the British. The fort is a restricted area, falling under the jurisdiction […]
Classical Dance Maestro Shirin Vazifdar Passes Away
Veteran in almost all classical dance forms, Shirin Vazifdar passed away on 29th September, 2017. Breaking all conventions back in the 1930s, she decided to train in Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Kathakali and Mohiniattam. She soon taught dance to her two sisters, Khurshid and Roshan, and together they started performing as the ‘Vajifdar Sisters’. A strict […]
Caption This– October 7, 2017
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 12th October, 2017.