“Our human compassion binds us to each other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings, who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” – Nelson Mandela Forever, the world will be divided into ‘Pre-Covid’ and ‘Post-Covid’ times. Human connection is deeply linked to human sanity. Today, […]
Over the past few weeks, we have been beyond delighted with the extraordinary response received for our Parsi New Year Special Issue Contest celebrating our ‘Pets’ as well as the ‘New Year Cheer’ by way of Pics and Words. We thank our wonderfully talented participants for the fun and excellent entries and Heartily Congratulate our […]
Being stuck at home due to the rains or the pandemic, with all its social restrictions, is as much a bummer for you as it is for your pup. When you’re stuck at home, your dog is likely to get less exercise than usual. But did you know that despite being confined inside the house, […]
This Shahenshahi New Year, let’s co-create with Ahura Mazda and with His Wisdom, a kinder and more loving world to live in. Let this be a promise we make to ourselves individually and collectively, as a community. Let us resolve to make this goal an attainable purpose of our daily living. Let this not just […]
As Parsi New Year unfolds, my inbox is flooded with messages. Most are from vendors demanding money, and at least two are from angry parents asking me to keeping away from their children. But then, there are a couple from young Parsi teenagers asking far more relevant and personal questions. It is time the younger, […]
Every movie buff enjoys the inimitable Boman-magic that our multi-talented Boman Irani spins on-screen, entertaining the audience full-on, through all his eclectic characters that he portrays effortlessly! On-screen and off-screen, people tend to gravitate towards his friendly demeanor, enchanting personality, his respectful nature and a magical ability to relate to all, immaterial of their standing. […]
Dear Readers, The onset of the holy Muktad days heralds an atmosphere of serenity and purity in fire-temples and homes, alike. Many take the effort to spruce up their homes in advance, preparing for ten of the holiest days of our religion, culminating into New Year. Offerings of special daily prayers, fresh flowers in polished […]
Re: Dokhmenashini Plea Rejected When the Gujarati High Court has dismissed the community plea to allow Dokhmenashini, it is probable that the Bombay High Court will follow suit. There’s no doubt that the life and safety of citizens is more important than religious sentiments. But it’s painful to watch our dearest ones proceeding on their […]
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 18th August 2021. WINNER: Cow on the Right: I’m a little down and need some ‘Moo’tivation. Cow on the Left: Cheer up, ‘Moo’dy gal! We’re Modi’s most loved animal of […]
XYZ Foundation’s Bandra/Mahim group – Rustom’s Rockstars (RR), held a Social Service Drive titled, ‘Let’s Be Someone’s Umbrella’, distributing umbrellas to underprivileged children in semi-urban and rural Mumbai. RR sourced the umbrellas from the NGO – ‘Access Life’, which supports pederastic cancer patients, and also donated Rs. 15,000/-. Umbrellas were supplied to children living in […]
The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) performed the auspicious Vandidad Sadeh ceremony, which comprises the reciting of 22 chapters of the Vandidad, as part of their annual fundraiser. The ceremony was performed to invoke divine succour to help the world get rid of the deadly Delta variant and to receive an abundance of blessings from […]