Think Venice and its gondola rides, beautiful churches, mouth-watering pizzas and pastas, Casanova, and musicals that flash through your imagination. Venice is probably one of the most romantic cities on earth. Venice is built on an archipelago of 117 islands connected by 177 canals and 409 bridges. A gondola ride, whether during the day or […]
This is the season of Vohu avi re avi, vohu bhale re avi, or if you please, it’s ‘Here Comes the Bride’ time! The caterer has been appointed and menu settled. New jewelry purchased and the old gold, as also the old pagrees polished, and old phetas brushed. Finally it has been decided who will […]
Adding the festive twist to the legendary Chikita Cafe, owner and food enthusiast, Merwan Jamshedian, now offers delightful changes in both – the menu and the venue – to accommodate the changing needs and preferences of consumers in the oncoming Lagan and party season. “There’s been a change in people’s preferences with regard to both […]
The concept of being together with one person for the rest of your life – is it more exciting than scary? (Y / N) Do you believe there should not be any secrets or white lies between a married couple? (Y / N) Are you an organized person? (Y / N) Do […]
The Perfect Formula For A Great Life It will be appropriate to begin this short treatise by quoting two eminent individuals of bygone eras, on their take about marriages… “There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye, keep house as man and wife” by Homer (the […]
. . . . Dhan Dar With Prawn/Fish Patia (Serves 4-6): Ingredients: 500 gms (2 1/2 cups) pigeon peas (toor dal); 1 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; ghee to fry the onions, plus 1 extra tbsp.; 2 thinly sliced onions. Method: Wash the dal thoroughly and pressure cook with 6 to 8 cups […]
Cheers with Guava Mary Cocktail Ingredients: 45 ml Vodka, 4 oz Guava juice, 2 to 3 drops Lemon juice, 2 to 3 drops Tabasco Sauce, 4 to 5 drops Worcestershire Sauce, a pinch of Salt, Pepper, Red Chilli powder, 1 Celery stick or 1 Green Chili and Ice. Recipe: Add vodka, guava juice, lemon […]
My best friend’s wedding is around the corner and with every passing day, his budgeting goes excessive! As the big day draws closer, he gets increasingly confused – he’s neither boggled by the fact that the secret of a happy marriage remains a secret, nor is he perturbed that he is serving a life sentence […]
This is the season of Vohu avi re avi, vohu bhale re avi, or if you please, it’s ‘Here Comes the Bride’ time! The caterer has been appointed and menu settled. New jewelry purchased and the old gold, as also the old pagrees polished, and old phetas brushed. Finally it has been decided who will […]
Valentine Audio was founded almost 25 years back. During those times, live bands were in vogue. All those who loved music and dancing opted for live bands. Those not particular about live music opted for ‘taped music’ (or music played on the now redundant ‘cassettes’). Usually the taped music would play softly in the […]
Dear Readers, Once again, on behalf of Team Parsi Times, I thank all of you for the abundant response to our Lagan Special Issue. It felt contented, like we were doing something right, to be showered with mails not just from readers who had participated in our Lagan Special Issue Contest, but also from so […]