“I was born in a typical middle-class family – very simple parents and one sister who set the bar high with her achievements. Despite my interest and ability, I could not pursue my higher education at IIT owing to a lack of funds. So, I went in for B.Com as that was known to help […]
Recently, veteran industrialist, Adi Godrej announced his retirement as Chairman of Godrej Industries – the holding company of the Godrej Group. Having joined the 124-year-old family business in 1963, the 79-year-old patriarch expanded it exponentially. His brother, 70-year-old Nadir Godrej, will continue as the Managing Director of Godrej Industries, while Adi will continue to be […]
On 27th August, 2021, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and others on a petition challenging the alleged discrimination and ostracization of Parsi women, who marry outside the community, as per media reports. The petitioners – a minor named Rian R. Kishnani and his mother – Sanayaa Dalal – have alleged that women […]
On 1st September, 2021, (Roj Sarosh, Mah Farvardin), the Prayer Hall located at Worli in Mumbai completed six years in the service of providing facilities and prayers for the last rites of deceased community members. A Jashan commemorating the occasion was performed at 11:00 am, by Worli Prayer Hall coordinator – Er. Framroze Mirza along […]
If YOU are a middle-class / poor Parsi (entitled to Free Housing at affordable rents as per the wishes and will of our munificent donor – the gracious and benevolent Lady Jerbai Nusserwanji Wadia), COULD YOU AFFORD THIS??? How can Trustees, who have ‘UPON TRUST’ been assigned their duty as ‘TRUSTEES’, to alleviate […]
After successfully completing online classes with multiple batches for students from the age of 4 to 14 years of age, Raell Padamsee’s Academy for Creative Expression (ACE) presents a specially curated, brand-new speech and drama curriculum, exclusively designed for their Online Program. These are not only age-appropriate but also geared to work on areas such […]
Small Things And Little Joys Make A Big Difference Dear Readers, How often do you overlook the small things and the little joys in life because you’re always searching for something more, something bigger? Focusing on the big picture and forgetting to appreciate the little joys leaves us feeling inadequate – in a perpetual state […]
Along with the monsoon season, comes the risk of weakened digestion, allergies and food-borne diseases. The urge to binge on fried-snacks and junk-food from outside can become a nightmare during this season. Adding to this, the humidity levels can take a toll on overall health. Hence, it is imperative to keep our gut happy and […]
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 1st September, 2021. WINNER: Modi: First you hug me on national TV, and now you’re winking! Rahul: Please erase your ‘mann ki baat’- it’s not what you’re thinking!! By Farida […]
While most dream of contributing to society at large, the Surat Parsi Panchayat (SPP) thanks the XYZ Foundation’s ‘Behram’s Battalion’ for doing just that! The challenges posed by the pandemic have resulted in a pause in children’s education, in remote villages. Online education, which is the new norm, is affordable by few, with many not […]
In keeping with the fervour of Independence Day, the community’s and the nation’s most celebrated and cherished icon, Ratan Tata, who is Chairman Emeritus – Tata Sons; and Chairman – Tata Trusts, wrote, “If I had the opportunity of writing to the young Indian citizens in 2047, the year in which India would attain a […]