A compilation of over a hundred pictures depicting our rich Zoroastrian culture and heritage, ‘Like Sugar In Milk’ is a photographic compendium authored by Italian photojournalist, Majlend Bramo. Commencing this project back in 2014, 30-year-old Majlend states, “While working for the Florence based newspaper, ‘Corriere Della Sera’, I came across an Italian book by Terzani […]
The Thana Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman organized a picnic to Deolali, from 16th to 18th February, 2018, with over forty-nine Parsis housed in the Neterwala and Bhadurji Sanatoriums. The group conducted a number of activities and local visits that concluded with a Machi ceremony offered at the Deolali Agiary.
The Trustees of the Thana Agiary Fund (TAF) celebrated the 238th anniversary of Seth Cowasji Patell Agiary, Thane, on 21st February, 2018, with a Uziran Geh Maachi, followed by a Jasan at 5pm. Attended by over three hundred and fifty Zarthostis, the celebrations continued in the Agiary compound at 7pm, with a Humbandagi led by […]
Parsee Gymkhana Triumph! The FOZAWAC All-Parsee Table Tennis tournament held at the Cusrow Baug Pavilion on 10-11 February saw a good turnout, with competitors arriving from Maharashtra, Navsari and Surat. Senior warhorses Percy Mehta, Sarosh Shroff and the Khandadia brothers rubbed shoulders with some upcoming talents. The Team witnessed 16-year-old Sohrab Mehta of Malcolm Baug, almost take Cama […]
Staying true to the initiative undertaken by Captain Adi Mistry, the Parsis in Pune gathered for their annual ‘Friendly Cricket Match’ at Sir J N Petit Technical High School on 11th February, 2018. Ably supported by young team members, Behzad Tarapore, Naushad Dalal, Tiran Irani and Faram Taraporewalla, amongst others, the matches commenced at 9 […]
During times of trials and tribulations in the past, our ancestors shielded and protected our sacred Shreeji Pak Iranshah by shifting it to different centres from time to time, which include: Sanjan (669 years), Bahrot Caves (12 years: 1393 – 1405 AC), Vansda Forest – 14 years: 1405 – 1418 AC), Navsari (313 years: 1419 […]
As our Community gears up to celebrate hundred years of the Sanjan Memorial Column on 16th November, 2017, the Trustees of Sanjan Anjuman are putting in every effort to make this historic Sanjan Day one to remember for years to come. Media Partner for the Sanjan Memorial Column Centenary Celebrations, Parsi Times updates our readers […]
It wasn’t long ago in 2014, when Prime Minister, H’ble Shri Narendra Modi suggested to strategize a dynamic plan in the form of a ‘festival’ that would bring our miniscule yet appreciated community across the world together, and view Udvada as a pilgrim centre. With immense planning and collaborative efforts of ‘Foundation for Development of […]
In keeping with Parsi Times’s commitment to not let good deeds go unnoticed, we are delighted to once again share that a group of dedicated Zoroastrian volunteers successfully managed to clean Seth Framji Naserwanji Patel Agiyari (Kadmi Adarian) in Mazagaon, Mumbai on September 24, 2017, just in time for its 172nd Salgreh, on September 26, […]
Re: Resurrections and Ripple Effects Thank you for your inspiring editorial Resurrections and Ripples. It ignited the spark of my youth and resurrected some ripples even at my age of 73 years! I might maybe call Ms. Desiree for further details for counselling and experience the experience of a Life Coach – till then please […]
. Dadabhai Naoroji On 4th September 1888, Gandhi sailed from Bombay to London with three letters of introduction. One of them was written by a noted Maharashtrian medical practitioner introducing the then relatively unknown Gandhi to the Grand Old Man of India. Gandhi was so much in awe of Dadabhai that he felt uncomfortable approaching […]