On behalf of the community, Parsi Times is delighted to wish Happy Birthday to Kumi Adi Ilavia, who turned a glorious 105 years old last week! Born in Kolkata on 8th July, 1917, the centenarian lived in Mhow (Madhya Pradesh) post her marriage to late Adi Ilavia, before settling in Baroda, where she is the […]
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Dear Readers, Over the last few days, even as the community grieved the demise of our popular philanthropist and personality – Muncherji Nusserwanji Cama, we received more sad news – a national tragedy, in the passing of India’s first ever superstar – Dilip Kumar. A former BPP Trustee and Director of Mumbai Samachar, India’s oldest […]
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 14th July 2021. WINNERS: Man: Stop chasing me, Hippo! Have you gone mad?? Hippo: Please don’t leave me and run away, DAD!! By Hoofriz Dotiwalla Man: The sign said, ‘Petting […]
The Board of Genetic Counseling, India (BGCI), conducted its 6th Annual International Conference, virtually, from 2 – 4 July, 2021. Themed ‘Genomics And Genetic Counseling: Value In Health Care’, the conference was attended by 3000 registrants across 30 countries, with leading faculty – from USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and UAE, besides India […]
On 27th June, 2021, WZCC’s Woman’s Empowerment Wing held an interesting webinar titled, ‘The Magic Of Music And Mountains – Broadening The Horizons And Structures Of Leadership’, with key-note speaker – Khursheed N. Khurody. It was attended by over 80 participants, globally. Global WE Chairperson, Behroze Daruwalla gave the welcome address along with a few insights into […]
XYZ Seniors conducted a virtual carnival – ‘Carnival For A Cause’ – over two June weekends, as a part of the ‘XYZ is MAD (Making a difference)’ initiative. 10 events were hosted by 8 XYZ seniors, and supported by an enthusiastic Organizing Committee. All contributions collected have been employed for COVID Relief. ‘Carnival For A […]
Meherwanji was sitting quietly on his easy-chair on Saturday morning, reading Parsi Times. Meherbai felt neglected… Meherbai: I wish I were Parsi Times! Meherwanji: Why? Meherbai: Then, you could hold me lovingly with both hands every Saturday morning. Meherwanji: Ok – but keep in mind that I don’t read the same Parsi Times every Saturday! It’s a brand […]
1st Death Anniversary Remembrance Hoshang Buhariwalla (29th August, 1943 – 10th July, 2020) One’s greatness lies not in what one has, it lies in what one gives! Mr. Hoshang and his wife, Soonu Buhariwalla, would often come to meet my husband, Yazdi, at the WAPIZ office. It was since then that we forged a […]
Some alter egos rest lightly beside their host personas. One fell in love with Dilip Kumar (born Yusuf Khan) at first sight. He was, and will always be, the original Khan. All others pale into relative insignificance, whether they have essayed similar roles (read: Devdas) or not. With Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand having already […]
Do you believe there is power in prayer? Do you hold enough faith to know that a kind and generous God answers your prayers, eases your burdens and smoothly alleviates all your suffering? Do you communicate and talk with Him every day, often enough? What has your experience been? Are you a rational, doubtful soul […]