As per news reports, Mumbai’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to finalize a design to conserve the Parsi Gate at Marine Drive. BMC has also submitted the proposal to the Bombay Parsi Panchayat for approval with two viable options – to either relocate the monument towards the south side (near Al-Sabah […]
As Zarathushti associations and groups begin to open their doors or put together their plans for limited capacity in-person worship, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) and the North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) have joined forces to offer and reiterate guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on reducing risk exposure to COVID-19 […]
New Jersey-based Farah Pavri was recently awarded the prestigious ‘Girl Scouts of the USA – Gold Award’ – the highest award that a scout can receive from this century-old institution. When Farah was nine, all she wanted was a dog. Her parents, Yasmin and Cyrus Pavri, had to turn her down because Farah’s younger brother, […]
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 28th October, 2020. WINNER: Modi: Garba ramsu! Imran: Nai dandiya! By Tyron Irani
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC), a leading global platform for Zoroastrian entrepreneurs and professionals, with chapters in seven countries worldwide, once again offers Zarathushti entrepreneurs in India the excellent opportunity to secure Interest-Free financial support, with the aim of promoting and facilitating the growth of Zarathushti businesses in India. WZCC offers financial support […]
If you’re contemplating having a pet, chances are dogs will always be the obvious choice of preference. It’s true – dogs are top of the list and win hands down every time! The choice, rather matter-of-fact – a dog or a cat? One rarely thinks of adopting a chimpanzee swinging from the ceiling rafters, one […]
In today’s times, more cameras are sold on phones than standalone! To improve upon your photos, log on to https://photoswithphones.com. Most high-end phones come with multiple cameras and a plethora of settings which can enhance your photographs to professional levels. Many of us do not even know the options and settings that exist, and how to […]
The humble chapatti is supposed to be wholesome and nourishing as it’s made from whole-wheat, compared to paav, which is made from refined wheat or maida. Often, I ask my diabetic patients in particular, and the wellness seeking clients in general, to replace wheat in their diet with millets. Today, let me explain the science […]
“Confidence is good, but Over-confidence always sinks the ship.” – Oscar Wilde Confidence leads to success, which in turn builds up further confidence. Initially, confidence brings along with it, a certain enjoyable power-experience. However, the craving for more of it, unless controlled by a wise mind, has the potential to culminate into Over-confidence… and that […]
I invite you to join me as I journey through the wonderful teachings shared in a Khordeh Avesta, which was printed in 1902 – more than a 100 years ago! Authored by Dinbai Sohrabji Engineer, the teachings, stories and notes in this book speak about the various powers of our prayers, while sharing anecdotes of […]
Munificent Donor Noshir Gotla Epitomises Saying: ‘Parsi – Thy Name is Charity!’ The morning of 18th October, 2020, marked the auspicious unveiling of the newly renovated Bhabha Bunglis, at the Doongerwadi, in South Mumbai. Present for the inauguration were current and former BPP Trustees as also some of our community’s respected personalities including Kersi Randeria, […]