Lots can happen when one least expects it. Nothing changes when one looks for it. You can float between the here and now or sit still for all times, the truth never changes. Long for passion and you will meet temperance, search for balance and you will have chaos! Find meaning and somehow you still […]
When Your Finger’s Too Triggered for Its Own Good! Dr. Kaiwan Randeria is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Mumbai, holding a fellowship in Complex Joint Replacements. For Queries: drkaiwan94@gmail.com For several people worldwide, everyday tasks like gripping a pencil, typing on a keyboard, or simply holding a cup can become a painful challenge. One […]
In a proud moment for the nation and the community, 19-year-old Ufrina Poonawalla delivered a knockout performance on the global stage, clinching two gold medals for India at the US Open and Junior International Karate Championship 2025, held in Las Vegas, from 19th – 21st April, 2025. Representing Team India, Ufrina topped both tourneys – […]
The highly anticipated WZCC Toronto Conclave 2025 commences next week, from April 29 – May 3, 2025. Themed ‘The Other Side of Business’, this landmark event brings together Zoroastrian entrepreneurs and professionals from around the world—offering powerful networking, sharp insights, and transformative growth. It’s where personal evolution meets professional excellence, and bold achievements are not […]
While most steer clear of the icy, fast-moving waters of San Francisco Bay, 15-year-old Shahaan Tavadia dives right in – literally! The BASIS Phoenix 10th grader recently completed his third consecutive, open-water swim, from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shore, including the challenging Golden Gate Bridge crossing. Since his first crossing in 2023, he’s […]
Animation professional and manga creator, Jazyl Homavazir, has been selected as one of the five esteemed jury members for the Comic Creators Championship, organized by MEAIndia and GoI, to be held from 1st to 4th May, 2025, at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, at Jio Gardens. The Comics Creator Championship, a flagship […]
The Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP), a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering administrative professionals, marked Administrative Professionals Day on April 12, 2025, in Mumbai. Themed “The Power of Adaptability: Thriving in a Dynamic Administrative Landscape,” the event highlighted the growing need for flexibility and resilience in today’s evolving administrative environment. IASAP’s Hon. […]
Nestled in the heart of Secunderabad, the iconic Bai Pirojbai Edulji Chenai Parsi Dharamshala was honoured with the prestigious INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Heritage Award 2025, on 18th April, 2025. This architectural gem stood proudly among a distinguished list of awardees in Secunderabad, including the EME Centre Officers’ Mess, MCEME […]
Dear Readers, This week marks a milestone that fills our hearts with pride and our pens with gratitude – Parsi Times completes fourteen years as your trusted, beloved weekly. What started as a humble endeavour to amplify the voice of our Parsi / Irani Zoroastrian community, has evolved into a leading platform – championing our […]
Zerbanoo Gifford Shares A Tribute The world has been mourning the death of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who passed away on 21st April, 2025, at age 88. The Argentine pontiff, history’s first Latin American pope, died just one day after a spirited Easter Sunday appearance in St. Peter’s Square, where he delivered his […]
In India, the sacred fires of our consecrated Agyari and Atash Bahram are kept burning perpetually by periodically offering kathi or the slow-burning firewood of the Babool (Acacia nilotica) tree, which has low water content. Sandalwood is quick burning and used more as a fragrant offering to the Holy Fire. The Rakhya or ash of […]