Fixed Deposits (FDs) and Mutual Funds (MFs) have been the preferred options of investment for most Parsis. Certified Financial Planner and owner of NiveshIndia, Marzee Kerawala defines and explores the basic pros and cons involved in each of these to provide a better understanding and ensure you make growth-oriented, financial decisions. An FD is a […]
Napoleon had once said, “He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.” The phobias and fears that one has can always hinder an individual’s success. In both Math and Memory we develop unnecessary tensions and do not get the desired results. While trying to do Math sums, program your mind that “I can do […]
Continuing our exclusive four-part series on correcting body postures for pain-free health benefits, Parsi Times presents the second part with Physiotherapist Dr. Zahra Hussain, specialist in Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy, and a certified therapist in Kinesiology Taping and Mulligan Therapy. Today we shall elaborate on one of the prime factors responsible for Musculo Skeleton Disorders […]
The problem of constipation is representative of a disturbing trend in the country, as about 14 per cent of India’s urban population suffers from chronic bowel movement. It affects almost 2 per cent of the population globally. It is more common amongst females. Let us know more about this common gastrointestinal problem, its causes and […]
A wagging tail does not always signify a happy dog. Read on to find out what else your much-loved canine could be trying to communicate with you. Sheila was uneasy about the large dog that greeted her on the street. But his wagging tail laid all her apprehensions to rest. After all, if he was […]
Er. Cyrus Dastoor, founder of Frohar Foundation, organized the 15th Annual Residential Refresher Programme for Ostas and Ervads and the 8th one for Behdin Pasbaans at the small Otla of Cama Baug from 3 to 15 May, 2016, with the cooperation of Yazdi Desai, Ervad Keki Raoji and Vada Dasturji Dr. Peshotan Mirza. Holding great […]
The ‘Blessing Bag’ initiative by Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) has picked up immense momentum in the past one week, thanks to the tremendous efforts put in by the motivated XYZ kids and support from Parsi Times. Thirty XYZ children have already made one hundred and fourteen ‘blessing bags’ and are all set to hand it […]
The 169 year old CP Powala Agiary located at Icchapore near Surat underwent renovation for its maintenance in 2015. The Trustees had put in an appeal in Parsi Times and the donations from our generous readers expedited the renovation successfully. 1st May, 2016 saw the newly renovated Agiary inaugurated with Jasan and humbandagi from 10am to 11 […]
Why do small-minded, God-men, claiming to have lived in caves with invisible magavs, and self-styled scholars/priests with arbitrary blogs, do so well in our community? Why are they able to command such a large following? We can’t really blame it on lack of education or poverty, as large numbers of their supporters/followers are literate and […]
Dear Editor, I’ve been an avid reader of the Parsi Times since its inception five years ago and would like to congratulate the PT team for the fab new look. Parsi Times is evolving for sure – in terms of both, looks as well as content – it has indeed shaped up very well. The […]
My Dear Readers, Kindness. Above all. How can there be any message more fitting than this today, as the nation celebrates Buddha Purnima – Buddha’s day of enlightenment – the Prince who left it all in search of the truth… and found the answer, and a whole religion, based on peace and kindness. Today, more […]