We are right in the lap of celebration and festivities and when it comes to making merry and enjoying, Bawas take the cake hands down! Especially with our weddings, which are becoming increasingly elaborate and personalized every year! I love the glitter and party, but I believe in personal touch and personalized attention, which guarantees […]
Parsis have a penchant for music, as a result of which such a small community has given so many fine musicians. Be it Western or Indian, rock, pop or classical, vocal or instrumental, the twinkle-toes Bawas cover the whole gamut right down to the bathroom singers. I remember myself going the whole range of arias […]
The scriptures not only encourage, but, enjoin marriage, including for the clergy. Ordinary priest or a High Priest, a married priest is considered a better priest. Vendidad (4.47) states: “O Spitama Zarathushtra! Indeed, I thus recommend hereunto thee A man with a wife above a Magava (Holy man), A man with a family above one […]
If You Are Getting Married in NOVEMBER 2016: Relationship between spouses: Initial adjustments would be required by both spouses. You must take time out with each other. Both partners need to work together and stand by each other’s side – especially for any family issues that may crop later. Don’t be overwhelmed with changes […]
31st October, 2016 marked the New Year of the Hindu calendar, but few know that this date is also the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – the first Home Minister of Independent India. On the occasion, Textiles Minister, Smriti Zubin Irani commenced her tour with the inauguration of the newly constructed Police Outpost at […]
Sweet Chomp With Mung Dal Halwa Ingredients: Yellow Moong Dal (split yellow gram) ½ cup; A few Saffron (Kesar) strands; ½ cup pure Ghee; ½ cup Milk, warmed; 1/4 cup Sugar; ½ tsp. Cardamom (Elaichi) powder; Water as required; A few Almonds and Pistachio slivers for garnishing. Method: Soak mung dal overnight or at least […]
‘પણ… પણ જી, ડોકટરનો હોકમ હતો તમોને સ્પંજ કરવાનો.’ ‘એ પરવારતા ડોકટરો તો બધું કહ્યા કરે તે ઘણું મન પર નહીં લેવું જોઈએ. મુવાં બે બિલ્સના ચીથરામાં તે આખું આંગ કંઈ બરાબર સાફ થતું હશે?’ તે ગરીબ બાળા કશો જ જવાબ આપ્યા વગર મૂગી નીચી મૂંડીએ ઉભી જ રહી કે એકાએક ઝરી જુહાકના એક સવાલથી […]
Yoghurt: An excellent source of calcium, phosphorous, Vitamin B12, zinc, potassium and gut-improving bacteria which fortify the immune system and help your pet live longer. Bananas: An energising snack, bananas are a great source of potassium essential for maintaining blood pressure and heart function and protecting against atherosclerosis. The banana’s antacid effects protect against stomach […]
On 25th October 2016, the Bhikha Behram Well saw over 200 people attending the jasan ceremony and the Humbandagi to celebrate 7 years of continuous prayer meetings on every ‘Ava Roj’. The keynote speaker for the evening, Vada Dasturji Khurshed K. Dastoor enlightened the gathering on the ‘Power of Prayer’ and emphasized the importance of […]
Ardesir Dady Street (Girgaum): This famous street was named after a wealthy and highly respected Parsi gentleman and banker, Ardesir Dady Seth (1757-1810). In fact, the then Governor of Bombay, Duncan, got the bell of the Cathedral to be tolled as his funeral passed by, as a mark of honor from the ruling community. He […]
ભારત જ એક એવો દેશ છે જેને તહેવારની ભૂમિ કહેવામાં આવે છે. આવા જ તહેવારોમાંનો એક ખાસ તહેવાર છે દિવાળી જે દશેરાના વીસ દિવસ પછી આવે છે! ભગવાન રામ ૧૪ વરસનો વનવાસ ભોગવી પોતાના રાજ્યમાં પાછા આવવાની ખુશીમાં ઉજવવામાં આવે છે. પોતાની ખુશી દર્શાવવા અયોધ્યાવાસી આખા રાજ્યને રોશનીમાં નવડાવી મૂકે છે. અને ફટાકળાના અવાજમાં આખું […]