Dear Readers, Across news features, history books and commemorative speeches given by top politicians and personalities, Parsis are often hailed as India’s ‘model minority’ – a tiny but tenacious community known for punching well above its weight. We are celebrated for our philanthropy, enterprise, patriotism and a spirit that blends dynamism with deep cultural richness […]
As India celebrates its 75th year of independence, NCPA presents flavourful performances through 5th to 15th. ‘Mukta: The Voices Of Women Today’, features musical presentations by Shubha Mudgal, Jayanthi Kumaresh and Kaushiki Chakraborty [on 5th and 6th August, at 6:30 pm, at Tata Theatre; and on 7th August at 6:30 pm, at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre]. ‘Boski Ke Kaptan Chacha’ – […]
Reader Query: Will I lose muscle if I fast? Dr. Trishala: Research has shown that extended intermittent fasting helps in boosting the growth hormone, which helps in gaining muscle, not losing. It’s important to make sure to achieve your nutrition targets during the eating hours, along with proper strength training to maintain muscle mass. Hence, […]
Award-winning author, Tanaz Bhathena was awarded the inaugural Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize, for her book, ‘Hunted by the Sky’, at a glittering Award Ceremony at the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress 2022 in New York, earlier this month. Entries were received entries from India, United Kingdom, Canada and the US and were judged by an independent […]
Dasturji Kaikhushroo Mahiyar Kutar, Dastur Darab Pahlan was born on 25th October, 1888, in an orthodox family of distinguished Parsi priests at Navsari. His father, Ervad Mahiyar and his uncle Dastur had transliterated and translated Firdaosi’s ‘Shah Namah’ into Gujarati. The young Kaikhushroo was no ordinary priest. He did his MA in Avesta and Pahalvi […]
Indian racing champ, Jehan Daruvala, scored his sixth podium of the season in the French round of the Formula 2 championship, at Le Castellet, leaving the Paul Ricard track with yet another strong points-scoring weekend. Jehan started the Sprint race on 23rd July from pole position and after a lightning start led into the first […]
This is one of the best widgets for easy connecting to your Bluetooth audio devices. Instead of going to settings and taking the long route, just one click on this widget connects your Bluetooth audio device and plays Spotify directly! The Bluetooth icon on the widget signifies the state of the connection – blue icon […]
Time To Clean Up! Dear Readers, As we step into August – one of the most auspicious months of the year, there’s much to look forward to and even more to do! We start the ‘prep’ for our Parsi New Year – and this encompasses a lot cleaning-up around the house. We look to making […]
After a 4-year wait, XYZ was back with its exciting ‘Monsoon Games’, on 24th July, 2022. 300 participants from XYZ’s 8 groups across Mumbai converged at Rustom Baug grounds at 9:00am, and were divided into 4 age-groups – ‘Under-7’ (6 teams); ‘Under-10’ (11 teams); ‘Under-13’ (9 teams); and ‘Under-17’ (9 teams). In addition, the XYZ SENIORS […]
Us Bawas love centuries, then be it cricket or life! We generally tend to live long and strong, but many people worry about their cognitive (intellectual/mental) health. They fear their mind will no longer be as sharp as earlier. The thought of losing the cognitive ability they had in their youth feels scary. You know […]
Chef Anahita Dhondy has been awarded ‘Cookbook Author Of The Year’ for her book, ‘The Parsi Kitchen’, as one of the prestigious winners of the ‘T + L Tastemakers’ eight special award categories (a part of Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s Delicious Dining Awards 2022), felicitating individuals who have made a difference in […]