The Art Of Giving Dear Readers, As Parsis, we are known for having mastered the two main aspects of life – ‘The Art of Living’ and ‘The Art of Giving’. In fact, we have repeatedly proven that the real essence in the art of living lies in its most integral aspect of giving. As Zoroastrians, […]
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 5th April 2023. . WINNER: KAREENA: Wondering if you are ‘BAJRANGI’ or a ‘SULTAN’ or ‘PATHAN’?? SALMAN: It depends on the circumstances – ‘KISI KA BHAI, KISI KI JAAN’!!! By Dezadd Dotiwalla
On the 27th March, 2023, 100 voter members of the Irani Zoroastrian Anjuman (IZA) assembled at the Banaji Atash Behram Hall at Charni Road for a Special Voter’s Meeting which was held for the purpose of making members aware of the details regarding the proposed sale of the 963 acres of land held by the […]
Continuing the 34-year-long auspicious trend of celebrating Jamshedi Navroz at the Parsi Ward at Sir J.J. Hospital, this year too, on 21st March, 2023, the ward came alive with twinkling lights, flower garlands and chalk decorations. A Jashan ceremony was performed, in remembrance also of the departed souls as also a Tandorosti for the […]
Ruby Anniversary Marked With Community’s Iconic Jamshedi Navroz Ghambhar The largest gathering of Zoroastrians in Mumbai resounded with ‘Navroz Mubarak’ greetings all over, commemorating the 40th or ‘Ruby Anniversary Festival of Spring – 2023’ extravaganza, at the Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana, organised by Mancherji Edalji Joshi Trust, on 21st March, 2023, commencing with a Jashan performed […]
Why Do Zoroastrian Families Go Vegetarian For Three Days After Death? Noshir Dadrawala, scholar in Zoroastrian religion and culture, responds to queries sent in by readers seeking answers to various religious and cultural queries Query From Parsi Times reader, Hutokshi Driver: “When there is death in a Zoroastrian family, why do family members abstain […]
India’s most respected and loved industrialist and philanthropist, as also the community’s living legend – Ratan Tata was recently appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to the Australia-India bilateral relationship, particularly related to trade, investment and philanthropy. The announcement was made by Australia’s […]