Re: BPP Clarifies Increase In Service Charges Undisputedly, the clarification given by the Trustees of the BPP vis-à-vis increase in service charges is not only logical and convincing, but has been done honestly without mincing words. One therefore, now feels that in view of the reasons put forth by BPP — the Trustees are to […]
Tag: Volume 07- Issue 03
Know Your Bombay!
Linking Road: Linking Road, previously known as Dadabhai Navroji Road, was one of the first arterial roads that ‘linked’ the suburbs of Bandra and Juhu, during the 1940s. Linking Road and Hill Road are two main shopping hubs for street stalls in the suburbs of Mumbai. Over the years, Linking Road has stretched beyond its […]
From The Editor’s Desk
God-Fearing Or God-Loving? Dear Readers, Some months ago, a lovely Parsi woman, settled abroad, dropped in to our office, and as she shared a few amusing stories about her take on Parsipanu in India and abroad, I couldn’t help but notice her habitual use of the phrase, ‘God-fearing Parsi’, in reference to herself and to […]
Sports Roundup – 06th May 2017
CRICKET Rahul Tripathi Stars As RPS Beat KKR: Rahul Tripathi’s massive 93 off 52 balls, with 9 fours and 7 sixes, helped RPS win by 4 wickets against rivals KKR in their own home den at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Batting first KKR notched up 155-8 in their 20 overs. Manish Pandey top scored […]
Chomp And Cheers: Mutton Vindaloo And Tomato Mojito
Mutton Vindaloo Ingredients: 500 gms (1 inch cubes) of Mutton; 4 tbsp. Malt Vinegar to taste; 1/2 tsp. Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder; 10 cloves Garlic; 1 inch piece Ginger; 6 Whole Dry Red Chillies; Oil; 2 small Potatoes; 2 medium chopped Onions; 2 Cloves; 4 Black Peppercorns; 2 Green Cardamoms; 4 slit Green Chillies; […]
Your Monthly Numero-Tarot Predictions
January (Lucky No. 3; Lucky Card: Empress) : Health will be fine. Do not worry about the little uncomfortable things that take place, they are a part of our lives and hence, all you have to do is adjust to it. Financial support is on the cards. . February (Lucky No. 6; Lucky Card: Lovers) […]
Film Review: Guardians Of The Galaxy – Vol 2
The measure, and ultimately, success, of a film of this genre is directly proportional to its VFX content. In the second installment of Guardians of the Galaxy, the Guardians’ team, led by Peter Quill aka Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), confront the Sovereign, a tribe of golden-skinned humanoids. The Guardians’ team member Rocket has stolen precious batteries […]
Your Moonsign Janam Rashi This Week –
6th May, 2017 – 12th May, 2017
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. આજથી ચંદ્રની દિનદશા શરૂ થયેલી છે તેથી 25મી જૂન સુધી તમારે નાની મોટી મુસાફરી કરવી પડશે. ઘરવાળા સાથે ટ્રાવેલિંગના પ્રોગ્રામો બનાવી શકશો. જે કામ કરશો તે શાંતિથી કરી શકશો. નવાકામ શોધવામાં મુશ્કેલી નહીં આવે. ચંદ્રની કૃપાથી સેલ્ફકોન્ફિડન્સ વધી જશે. નવા કામ કરવાનું મન થશે. […]
Parsee Gymkhana Wins 68th Salar Jung Cricket Tournament
Champions Parsee Gymkhana (PG) played brilliantly to win the grand finale of the 68th Salar Jung Community Invitation Cricket Tournament, beating Souvenir CC by 40 runs in the finals, at Islam Gymkhana on 1st May, 2017. PG’s Aakarshit Gomel starred in the game with an incredible, unbeaten 87 in 55 balls, smashing 12 fours and […]
Caption This! – May 06, 2017
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 10th May, 2017. . . . . .
Is Iran Still A Vacation Destination?
For Parsi Zoroastrians, Iran is not only a place of pilgrimage or historical insight, but also a place that provides a new perspective on life. It is not a place just for staid elderly couples, but, quite a ‘happening’ place. As part of the SVG team, I’ve visited Iran over 22 times over a […]