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 19th January 2022. WINNER: Monkey (Left): I SEE nothing – I represent the Law! Monkey (Centre): I HEAR nothing – i represent the Government! Monkey (Right): I HEAR it all and SEE it all, but I SAY […]
Tag: Volume 11- Issue 40
પારસીઓ – ભારતના રાષ્ટ્ર નિર્માતાઓ – 2
નોંધપાત્ર પરોપકારીઓ… પારસી પરોપકારીઓની યાદી ખૂબ જ છે અને અમે આ લેખમાં જગ્યાના અભાવે ફક્ત થોડા જ નામ આપી શકીએ છીએ. ટાટા હાઉસથી શરૂઆત કરીએ… જમશેદજી ટાટા અને તેમના અનુગામીઓ દ્રઢપણે માનતા હતા કે જે રીતે ધનિકોએ હંમેશાં લોકોની સેવા માટે સમર્પિત રહેવું જોઈએ જેમ કે પ્રથમ અણુ રિએક્ટરની એશિયામાં સ્થાપના, ભારતની પ્રથમ કેન્સર હોસ્પિટલ, […]
Breadfruit, Please!
Have you ever heard of ‘breadfruit? It’s a rather strange name for a fruit that seems it may look like bread. Instead, like jackfruit, it’s a member of the mulberry family. A breadfruit (Artocarpus altiris) tree thrives in tropical climate and can grow up to 85 feet, producing up to 200 fruits yearly. The fruit […]
Surat’s Farzana Kharadi Wins Femina Mrs. Stylista India 2022
Farzana Kharadi from Surat bagged the title of Femina Mrs. Stylista india 2022 to become the reigning style queen for 2022. The pageant recognises women who best showcase their personalities. Farzana was selected among the top 14 finalists from hundreds of entries received across the nation. They were put through vigorous training and grooming sessions. […]
Does Marriage Come With An Expiry Date?
There’s a school of thought which says that seven years is a turning point in a marriage and it begins to wear off and crumble. It’s called the ‘Seven Year Itch’. Hollywood even made a comedy film with this title in 1955, starring Marilyn Monroe who is married for seven years and seduces her neighbour. […]
TechKnow With Tantra: Toucan
Toucan Chrome Extension is a free Chrome Extension that helps you learn a new language. Once installed, choose the language that you wish to learn – current options are Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian. You also choose topics of your interest. When you browse the web, just point to any word on your webpage, it […]
From the Editors Desk
Expect The Unexpected! Dear Readers, This week saw Mumbai enveloped in a cold embrace, with the mercury plummeting to the season’s lowest – hitting 13.2 degrees Celsius at the start of the week. While some welcomed this chilly change, others preferred to stay huddled in their baugs and homes, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) […]
Sr. Adv. Fali Nariman Represents SPP For Dokhmenashini Plea
– Apex Court Seeks Solicitor General’s Assistance – On 10th January, 2022, the Supreme Court sought the assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, to amicably resolve the grievances of the Parsi community, which is unable to perform Dokhmenashini or the traditional funeral rites of community members who have passed away due to Covid-19. A bench […]
Dr. Danesh Chinoy Awarded ‘Pioneer In Psychology Based Physiotherapy’ By NIST
Dr. Danesh Dinyar Chinoy was felicitated on 9th January, 2022, with the prestigious ‘Pioneer In Psychology Based Physiotherapy – Holistic Model’ title, under the ‘Skill India Awards 2021-2022’, conducted by the National Institute of Skills Training (NIST). He received this recognition for his outstanding contributions towards bringing transformation in people’s lives, with his endeavours spanning […]
Right On Cue: Razmi Brothers – Rayaan And Shahyan!
The two Mumbai-based, teenaged Razmi brothers – 19-year-old Rayaan and 16-year-old Shahyan, have been the toast of the Snooker and Billiards circuit, with their outstanding performances and wins, doing the fraternity and the community very proud! Rayaan recently made history with his excellent skills at the recently held 2021 National Championship (Sage university, Bhopal) by […]
India’s F1 Hopeful – Jehan Daruvala – Sets Sight On F2 Title To Race For Reigning Champions – Prema Racing
The racing pride of the nation and the community, 23-year-old top racer – Jehan Daruvala’s Formula 1 aspirations received a massive shot in the arm, with Italy’s three-time F2 champions Prema Racing signing him up for the 2022 season. Jehan will also continue to be part of the Red Bull Junior Team, for the third […]