July 29, 2022, marks the 118th birth anniversary of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, popularly known as ‘JRD’- the Father of Indian Aviation, Founder of many Tata companies the longest-serving Chairman of the Tata Group and a hero of Indian business. He continues to reign as the most renowned Zoroastrian on the planet. His was not […]
What is old age? Old age is reflective of an old and failing body which will simply not cooperate. It lets one down every so often. Old age is a period of reversal of our faculties. Little babies are born totally helpless but are well taken care of, with great love and immense pleasure by […]
SodaBottleOpenerWala, Mumbai’s much adored Bombay-Irani Café and Bar chain presents yet another ode to the city with a tribute to one of the oldest communities: The Dabbawalas. Last month, SodaBottleOpenerWala unveiled a comic book on dabbawalas at Palladium, Mumbai, titled ‘Dabbawala’ – the true Superheros of the city, by artist Abhijit Kini. The brainchild of Chef and singer Anaida […]
On 18th June, 2019, the Chairman and Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Puchayet (BPP) called for a condolence meeting to pay tribute to the memory of two of our Community’s most cherished and respected High Priests – Vada Dasturji Dr. Kaikhusroo Minocherji JamaspAsa, the High Priest of Anjuman Atashbehram, Mumbai; and Vada Dasturji Kaikhusroo Navroz […]
Late Dinyar Contractor was the pride of the Parsi Community in every aspect. The legendary artist carved a niche for himself in the world of entertainment and was thus honoured by the Government of India with the title of Padma Shri at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, on 16th March, 2019. After serving ‘Rallis India […]
Raell Padamsee’s ACE Productions presents, ‘Adele Tribute Show With Jodie’ – a live tribute show all the way from the UK – performed by Jodie, who has been thrilling audiences around the world with her stunning tribute to the highest selling artists of the twenty-tens – Adele. Jodie gives audiences the true feel of Adele, […]
Parsi Times pays a special tribute to the luminary of our times. He was a towering legend, quite literally. The ad and theatre guru, who had mentored, amongst others, Kabir Bedi, Shiamak Davar and Karla Singh, and sired three children – Raell, Quasar and Shazahn from stage luminaries Pearl, Dolly Thakore and Sharon Prabhakar, respectively, […]
Community members in Ahmedabad observed a condolence meeting to pay respect to Ex-President of Federation of Zorastrian Youth Association (FOZYA) and Ex-Trustee of Ahmedabad Parsi Punchayat (APP), Porus Jehangirji Karanjawala, at Sanatorium Hall on 25th August, 2018. Jointly organized by Mohudawala Trusts and Gamir Trust, the meet commenced with a jasan, followed by nineteen community […]
On 5th February, 2018, Roj Daepadin, Mah Sheherevar, the Parsi Community of Surat was shocked by the sudden passing away of actor and director of Gujarati Parsi Drama and Teacher at Cambay Institute of Commerce, Mehernosh Noashirwan Karanjia. The Samast Surat Sheher Parsi Anjuman and President of Surat Parsi Panchayat, Jamshed Dotivala organised a condolence […]
The Bombay Parsee Association paid a tribute to Dr. Dadabhai Naoroji on his death centenary by garlanding his statue, which was established in 1925 in South Bombay.
દાદાભાઈ નવરોજી એ ભારતનું નવલુ નઝરાણું પ્રખર રાષ્ટ્રભક્ત, ખૂબ જ ગરીબી, હાડમારીમાં ઉછરેલા નેતા હતા. વાસ્તવમાં તેઓ એક આદર્શ છે જેમણે દેશની સ્વતંત્રતા માટે શાંતિપૂર્ણ લડતમાં અનેકને જોડયા હતા. ગાંધીજી માટે પણ તેઓ એક પ્રેરકબળ હતા. કારણ કે તેમની અગાઉ એવું કોઈ નહોતું કે જે પ્રકાશપુંજ બનીને સ્વાતંત્ર્ય લડતમાં માર્ગ બતાવે. 1857નો પ્રથમ સ્વાતંત્ર્ય સંગ્રામ […]