Mumbai-based author, Murzban F. Shroff (author of Breathless in Bombay; Waiting for Jonathan Koshy, and Fasttrack Fiction), is set to publish his fourth book, ‘Third Eye Rising’, (with New York based literary publisher – Spuyten Duyvil), comprising ten full-length stories, exploring the neurodiversity of India through two of the country’s most significant aspects – family […]
Tag: Volume 10-Issue 40
Binaisha Surti Hosts AIR’s ‘Sports Magazine’
Parsi Times is delighted to share that our very own Reporter and the community’s budding sports personality, Binaisha M Surti, is hosting ‘All India Radio’ (AIR) – ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel’s popular show ‘Sports Magazine’. Do join her and tune in at 9:15 am IST, 19th January, 2021 (Tuesday) for a fun filled episode with […]
Why Do We Hurt The Ones We Love?
An age-old question we’ve all often asked ourselves – why do we hurt the people we love the most? It’s uncanny how we operate on various levels of inflicting and receiving hurt, with most cases defying simple logic. Our relationships are often formed over years of intimacy and trust. Yet, it’s always the closest and […]
Let Me Run To The Relief Of Those Sinking In The Mire Of Misfortune
When trouble seizes man and he is filled with dismay, his mind sinks in sorrow and heart bends with grief. When he smarts under poignant sorrow, he dives deep in gloom. Melancholy preys on his health. The sorrows under which he groans and the misfortunes he suffers, dig hollow in his countenance. Adversity ploughs his […]
TechKnow With Tantra: Alt News
In this age of fake news and post-truths, it is imperative to fact-check before you believe or forward data. Alt News is a fact-checking app and website which checks facts and misinformation viral on social media platforms in India. It helps look-up images and videos against the database of stories that have already been fact-checked by […]
Put Your Best Foot Forward!
You get out of bed in the morning and as you take your first steps, you feel a burning, stabbing pain on the bottom / soles of your foot. You’re wondering, “What can I do about my foot pain?” With a number of readers who are suffering similar issues, requesting my help, let us demystify […]
WAPIZ Facilitates Navjotes Of Two Brothers
10th January, 2021, marked the long-awaited, auspicious Navjote ceremony of brothers – Aspandiar and Auriya Nowroze Attaie, thanks to WAPIZ facilitating the occasion, held at the Cama Baug (small otla) and graced by twenty-five well-wishers, including WAPIZ CEO – Anahita Desai and Trustees; donor Soonu Hoshang Buhariwalla, ZCBL’s Chairperson – Homai Daruwalla; Arnavaz Mistry and […]
Jehan Daruvala To Drive For All-Indian Team In 2021 F3 Asian Championship
The toast of all racing enthusiasts in the nation and the community, Mumbai’s Formula 2 racer Jehan Daruvala will be part of the Mumbai Falcons, who will compete in the F3 Asian Championship, that starts on January 29, 2021, in Dubai. The Mumbai Falcons are the first Indian team to compete in the championship. Former […]
SII Despatches First Batch Of Covishield Vaccines
Marking India’s entry into a decisive phase against the anti-coronavirus fight, it was indeed a moment of great pride for the nation and our community, as three trucks loaded with the Covishield vaccine were despatched for the airport from vaccine maker – Serum Institute of India’s facility in Pune, as part of the very first […]
Shehrevar Parab – Celebrating Divine Strength And Righteous Power
Shehrevar (Avestan Khshathra vairya) is the sixth month of the Zoroastrian calendar and represents Ahura Mazda’s ‘desirable dominion’. It is the Amesha Spenta or Archangel presiding over metals and minerals. Shehrevar’s qualities are strength and power and Shehrevar uses both these qualities righteously to bring peace and Ahura Mazda’s ‘desirable dominion’ in this world. Shehrevar, who is visualized as wearing a battle helmet and wielding […]