The Mandli boys and girls (all over 80) had only one problem in life, which was, where do we enjoy our next Mandli meeting. No one ate after sunset as Meherbai had wisely taught them intermittent fasting, so dinners were out. Breakfasts, lunches and high teas had become common on weekdays. Their last trip to […]
Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: January (Lucky No. 21; Lucky Card: World): A bright sunny period has finally begun for you, after a long, dark night. It will bring you name, fame and prosperity. Your health will be in great shape. You […]
Dear Readers, One of the very few redeeming aspects about the sweltering summers is the marvellous mango that comes with it! It’s easy to lose those sweaty summer struggles in the magnificent mango magic, as it transports us to paradise via our taste-buds… whether eaten plain or as those irresistible desserts and dishes highlighted in […]
The Seth Edulji Rustomji Soonawalla Agiary, located at Mahim in Mumbai, celebrated its glorious 111th Salgreh on 28th April, 2024 (Roj Sarosh, Mah Adar; YZ 1393) amid much religious fervor and festivity. A continuous flow of humdeens through the day came to pay their respects to the Padshah Saheb, despite the extreme temperature in the […]
The history of the Broach or Bharuch Parsis, though an established nerve-center since their early settlement, remains obscure due to insufficient data available. The first known Parsi perhaps arrived in 1142 ACE, though some sources support the theory of a consecrated Dar-e-Mehr and a Dokhma existing in Bharuch since the 10th century. In 1309, Seth […]
The Parsi Zoroastrian Association of South East Asia, Singapore (PZAS) celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Zoroastrian House, on 28th April, 2024. It was attended by over a hundred Parsi Zarthostis of Singapore. Dinshaw Tamboly, Chairman – WZO Trust Funds, presided as Guest of Honor on the occasion. The festivities began with a Khushali-nu-Jashan performed […]
5th May, 2024 (tomorrow) will be celebrated as ‘World Laughter Day’. It is an annual event celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about laughter and its many healing benefits, as well as about thousands of community groups worldwide who regularly practice laughter, which is known to promote wellness and overall well-being. World Laughter Day is celebrated […]
The S D Mody Hostel, at Worli, Mumbai, which has served as a cornerstone for aspiring Parsi girls and women, for over seven decades, recently unveiled its newly renovated, impressive avatar. This magnificent transformation signifies the spirit of true Parsipanu thriving within our community – in a show of unwavering dedication to its heritage and […]
20th April, 2024 (Roj Adar, Mah Adar; YZ 1393) marked the most auspicious day in the Parsi calendar, the birth anniversary of our holy Fire and the 1304th Salgreh of our sanctum sanctorum – Shreeji Pak Iranshah Atashbehram, in Udvada. The Udvada Nine Family Shahenshahi Athornan Anjuman extended an invitation to all Zarthostis to commemorate […]