Answer, Shall I Have It? Answer, shall I have it? In the play, ‘Merchant of Venice’, Shylock asks this question in the Venetian court whether the court will allow him to have the pound of flesh nearest to the heart of Antonio the Merchant, as per the bond. The “flesh” nearest to the community’s […]
. Moody blues or depression is a part of life, more so in winter. It could be the reduced production of serotonin, the feel good chemical in the brain, and sunlight. The real problem lies in identifying depression and suppressing it with anti-depressant drugs. This often leads to a chronic state. Besides, anti-depressants don’t address […]
The hearts of cricket enthusiasts and fans in the community and across the world were brimming with pride when Team Parsee Gymkhana (PG) clinched its third championship title, making history with its fearless brand of cricket, by becoming Mumbai’s first club to win three back-to-back tournaments across different formats. They grabbed a mammoth 298-run victory […]
. In Iran, I saw the Farohar, proudly emblazoned on the Atash Kadehs in Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan. And, more importantly, in the arid, burning sands on a large plateau, it is emblazoned atop the massive columns at Persepolis. We revere this symbol to the extent that it is synonymous with our religion and […]
In an inspiring and impressive feat, 47-year-old recreational triathlete and passionate cyclist – Kaizad Kumana, recently completed a remarkable journey, riding his cycle across 1,460 kms, over a 6-day period from 18th to 23rd December, from India Gate, in New Delhi, to the Gateway of India, in Mumbai. Citing cycling as his “first love,” Kaizad […]
Iconic veteran theatre producer and actor who ruled Parsi, Gujarati and English theatre for decades, and renowned advertising personality, Burjor Patel passed away on 4th January, 2022, due to old age. The much acclaimed, former Khaleej Times Advertising Director was 91. Perhaps the only attributes which could compare to his awe-inspiring talent and remarkable personality, […]
On the very second day of the New Year 2022, dynamic 18-year-old, Ruksheen Adil Madon, passed away in a road accident on the Manali- Chandigarh highway. She was on an excursion with ninety others. One of the buses fell in a ditch and Ruksheen got off her bus to rush and help. A speeding bus […]
Happy New Year! Dear Readers, Transitioning from 2021 to 2022 may have been a lot more subdued than we’d have liked, with the third wave rearing its head… but over the past couple of years, we have learnt to find and cherish the little joys in little things, and celebrate moments instead of occasions. Club-parties […]
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 January 2022. WINNER: Salman: ‘Kat’s are feline and Tiger abhi zinda hai! Katrina: Yahi teri attitude par hum sharminda hai!! Vicky: Tiger-shiger kuch nahi – tu sirf ek parinda […]
The NCPA beckons you to start New Year on a nostalgic note with ‘Yesterday Once More’ (Experimental Theatre on 7th January, at 7.00 pm), featuring songs from the Golden Age of pop – by the Carpenters, Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick amongst others. CITI-NCPA Aadi Anant: From Here to Eternity (Tata Theatre on 8th January at […]
On Christmas day, 25th December, 2021 Panthaky Baug (Andheri, Mumbai) came alive to celebrate its Golden Jubilee with much pomp. Organised ably by the new PWC Committee (comprising Zubin Sodawaterwala, Eric Lath, Shahrokh Bulsara, Zubin Elavia, Mahiyar Khambatta, Percy Dangore and Kursuh Wadia), the event was held in complete adherence to the mandatory Covid protocols. […]