As most readers may know by now, Meherbai was a romantic person and maybe this is why the romance never flew out of the window even after 50 years of marriage. In fact, Meherwanji worshipped the ground she walked on, saying “Meherbai Na Jyan Jyan Sabakta Pagla Parey, Tyan Tyan Ujarda Thai” (She lights up […]
Our fathers have worshipped Thee, Ahura Mazda, in this house and we worship Thee now and will worship Thee as long as our strength holds out, O Father Eternal. Unto Thee we raise our hearts in praise and adoration, Ahura Mazda. Our devotion for Thee animates our hearts. We will open our hearts every morn […]
The Supreme Court recently appointed our dynamic cricket diva, Diana Eduljee, as part of the four member Interim Panel of Administrators to supervise the affairs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The former Indian captain of the women’s cricket team, Diana Eduljee has also been honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri […]
. All-Parsees Sports Foundation – under the auspices of the Navroz Baug Play Centre (NPA); Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust (MEJMT), Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL), Federation of Zoroastrian Associations For Welfare and Culture (FOZAWAC) – organised the 34th Jal D Pardiwala All Parsees Annual Athletic Meet on 4th and 5th February, […]
Ricotta, Mushroom And Herb Stuffed Chicken: Ingredients: 2 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts; 1 slice Bacon; 1 tsp. + 1 tbsp. Olive Oil; 175 gm chopped Button Mushroom; 1 small finely chopped Onion; 1 tbsp. minced Garlic; ½ cup finely chopped Spinach; 2 tsp. Fresh Parsley chopped; ½ tsp. Oregano; 1/4 tsp. Dried Basil; 2 tbsp. […]
Gowalia Tank The name Gowalia Tank comes from the Marathi word Gaie (cow) Wala (owner of the cattle). Gowalia Tank was initially used to bathe cows in the tank’s water. It was also a prominent tram terminus. Later a maidan was built over the tank, which still exists underground. On 8th August, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi […]
Dear readers, your overwhelming response to the ‘Wow Your Valentine’ Contest left us all at Parsi Times even more wowed… and touched at the beautiful show of emotions and talent! Kudos to all our wonderful participants for doing justice to the true and all-encompassing spirit of love – just the way St. Valentine would have […]
Though Valentine’s Day is usually perceived as a celebration of love between couples, St. Valentine was a fifth century Christian saint and martyr, who stood for love and compassion felt towards all – immaterial of a specific capacity – and for humanity in general. Love is the basic ingredient of success and happiness, and education […]
Tehmurasp Titans (XYZ’s Andheri Wing) organised a ‘Walkathon’ on 5th February, 2017 at Salsette Parsi Colony garnering a turnout of over a 100 enthusiasts including residents and non-residents. Participants walked multiple laps of the colony and were divided across eight categories, with each category being awarded top three winners. While all participants in the ‘Under-6’ […]
On 5th February, 2017, the ‘Annual Fund Raising Event’ of Women Graduates Union (WGU) was held on the rooftop of Diplomat Hotel where Chief Guests, Dr. Keiki Mehta and his wife Zenobia, released the souvenir published on the occasion. Later, conjurer Ian, followed by Shayaar, Sagar Tripathi entertained the audience. ‘The Watts Band’ had the […]
Anaita Deboo wowed all with her beauty and brains to win the ‘DIVA Mrs. Pune Pageant’ held at Royal Orchid Central in Pune, on 4th February, 2017. She also won the ‘Mrs. Radiance’ award. The thirty-one-year-old Relationship Manager with HDFC Bank lives with her husband and her five-year-old daughter. Speaking with Parsi Times, Anaita said, […]