At last Salman Khan has got what he must have always hankered for – a valid reason to go shirtless Akash Oberoi (Amit Sadh) is a sports biz-kid who owns an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Premier League. His co-partners are after his blood as the previous two seasons have gone financially awry. On the advice […]
Tag: Volume 06 – Issue 12
Film Review – The Secret Life Of Pets
Voices: Katie – Ellie Kemper, Max – Louis C.K., Duke – Eric Stone Street, Rabbit – Kevin Hart A delightful fusion of fur, feather and fin, ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ will certainly cause pet-owners to give themselves a pat on the back and non pet-owners a chance to ponder ….. Why not (bring them […]
Check It Out
EBBSG Holds Variety Revue The East Bombay Bharat Scouts and Guides District Association (registered on 28th May 1952) invites you to their Fund raiser, ‘Rhim Jhim Ke Tarane’, today, 9th July, at Bharatiya, Vidhya Bhavan, Charni Road, Mumbai at 3:00 pm. Enjoy the weekend with performances by various scouts and guides, in collaboration with Ketan […]
Immaculata 2016 – Legends Of Tomorrow
Entering its 5th year, Mumbai’s famed inter-school competition- ‘Immaculata’ organized by St. Mary’s School, Mazagaon took place on the 2nd and 3rd July, 2016. The two day event saw twenty-four schools participating and vying for the overall title of the ‘Best School In Mumbai’. Inaugurated by ‘Taare Zameen Par’ Director – Amol Gupte, the event’s […]
‘Press‘ ing Realities
Dear Editor, This has reference to the item that appeared in Jam-e-Jamshed of 3rd July, 2016 under ‘BPP Chairman and 3 Trustees decide to BAN Jame.’ In this context, I would like to state as follows: Is it mandatory for BPP to give an advertisement in JAME irrespective of the rates? Firstly, it is one of the […]
BPP Connect
Dear Editor, Re: New Column BPP Connect. I suggest adopting a strategy similar to one adopted by the Government for giving up fuel subsidy. Also, address circulars to those paying for car-parking and request them to give up subsidized rent or at least a part, thereof. Ensure that you do not send circular to those who […]
Unethical And Untrue Journalism
Dear Editor, I was amused to read a comment by Jam-e-Jamshed’s (JJ)s Editor, Shernaz Engineer in last Sunday’s JJ where she claimed “Jame’s pages are open to all.” In Feb 2016, I wrote to the BPP Trustees calling upon them to investigate the allotment of a house made to one Dr. Viraf Kapadia who had […]
Help For Bharucha Baug Family
An appeal to all Community members to come out in support of Zubin Umrigar and family who met with an untimely tragic accident on 4th July, 2016 on their way back from Udvada. Residents of Bharucha Baug, Zubin Umrigar (25 yrs) who recently lost his father in 2011, has suffered facial injuries with decreased vision […]
Appreciating Religious Excerpts
Dear Editor, The excerpts from ‘Homage unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dhalla carried in the Parsi Times are very good. Can you please tell me where the book is available for sale? Hormuz Maloo
Media Wars In The Smallest Community
Dear Editor, At the outset, let me thank Dinshaw Mehta. In his paid write-up last Sunday in the Jam-e-Jamshed, the ‘Media partners’ he claimed to have not gone to the TOI and was instead giving the clarification in Jam-e-Jamshed! The next day, to my surprise I see his photo in Mumbai Mirror clarifying to the […]
From The Editor’s Desk
Dear Readers, Having been a media professional for nearly two decades, when I joined Parsi Times earlier this year, I looked forward with excitement to getting better acquainted with all things related to our fabulous community. And today, more than ever, I love being Parsi, I love our Parsipanu, I take immense pride in our […]