The resolution passed by an unwarranted majority vote (Chairperson Armaity Tirandaz and Trustee Viraf Mehta), in last Tuesday’s (12th October, 2021) BPP Board meeting, to yet again postpone the BPP Elections (which have been overdue for a year now) to October, 2022, did not sit well with minority Trustees – Noshir Dadrawala and Kersi Randeria. […]
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Right is Might
The idiom, ‘might is right’ has been proven wrong by many revolutionary leaders and activists throughout history. A minority of two trustees on the Board of the three hundred and fifty-one-years old Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) also proved this idiom wrong, on 20th October, 2021. Globally, nationally or at BPP, sometimes power goes to the […]
Finally, A Resolution!
During last week’s BPP meeting, held on the 12th of October, the resolution for postponing the BPP elections yet again, this time to October 2022, passed by just two Trustees, would have resulted in the further and continued disenfranchisement of the community. Chairperson Armaity Tirandaz and Trustee Viraf Mehta passed this resolution, in the absence […]
Dr. Keki Turel Bestowed Masters of Neurosurgery by WFNS
Recently, the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS), the apex body representing Neurosurgeons / Neurosurgical Societies across over 140 countries, bestowed the prestigious ‘Masters of Neurosurgery’ title on Prof. Dr. Keki E. Turel, a world-class neurosurgeon internationally recognized due to his vast experience in brain operations for top difficulty cases. He is also the Consultant […]
Caption This – 16th October
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 20th October 2021. WINNER: Female Meerkat (Left): I stand for truth and equality – I abhor any deceit! Male Meerkat (Right): I stand only because there is no seat!! By Kayomarz Dotiwalla
Good Samaritan Of Doongerwadi
In addition to our munificent Parsi donors, who, every so often loosen their purse strings for the upkeep, renovation and make-overs of our precious community properties, like Agiaries, Hostels and the Doongerwadi, we are also blessed to have a few good Samaritans who do their bit and deserve our praise and gratitude. Over the past […]
Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana Vaccination Centre: A Boon To The Community
Senior Parsis had been worried about their vaccination dose at Dadar Parsi Colony, the largest conglomerate of Parsi / Irani Zoroastrians, globally. The ageing community needed a helping hand. The Dadar Parsi Gymkhana rose to the occasion as Trustees Zenobia Unwalla and Mahiyar Dastoor alongside Managing Committee Members – Khushru Daboo, Arnaaz Irani and Daraius […]
You Will Remain Forever Young My Friend
Like all things in life, there is a time and a place for everything. Death is an inevitable end to life as we know it and recognize it. No matter how many times you have lost someone to it, the hurt, grief and pain never desists from enveloping you in its midst. One is never […]
TechKnow With Tantra: AnyBooks –Your Mobile Library
AnyBooks allows you to start your own library to read offline. You can save your favourite titles and Genres – fantasy books, sci-fi, thriller novels, horror stories, mystery, romance, young adult fictions, web-novels, love story, self-help, biography, academy, un-academy, history education books, and more! You will have personalized book recommendations based on your favorite genres. […]
From the Editors Desk
Wake Up And Smell The Conspiracy! Dear Readers, It is sad but true – we rarely realise the value of our rights and privileges… at least not until we’re denied of these. In India and the world over, we cherish the select reputation of being Parsi. Even more than this premium-profile-on-a-platter, we enjoy exclusive benefits […]
Letters To The Editor
PERFORM OR PERISH As we all know by now, the burning issue at hand is the long overdue BPP Elections. A few Community members, including me, approached BPP Chairperson Armaity Tirandaz on Oct 5, 2021 to discuss the reasons for the delay in holding Elections. A letter was submitted to the Chairperson and Trustees asking […]