The Art Of Giving Dear Readers, As Parsis, we are known for having mastered the two main aspects of life – ‘The Art of Living’ and ‘The Art of Giving’. In fact, we have repeatedly proven that the real essence in the art of living lies in its most integral aspect of giving. As Zoroastrians, […]
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 April 2023. . WINNER: KAREENA: Wondering if you are ‘BAJRANGI’ or a ‘SULTAN’ or ‘PATHAN’?? SALMAN: It depends on the circumstances – ‘KISI KA BHAI, KISI KI JAAN’!!! By Dezadd Dotiwalla
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી .+ ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. 13મી એપ્રિલ સુધી શુક્રની દિનદશા તમારા મોજશોખ ઘટવા નહી દે. ધણી ધણીયાણીમાં ખુબ સારા સારી રહેશે. તેઓ એકબીજાના મનની વાત સમજી જશે. નાની મુસાફરીનો ચાન્સ મળશે. બીજાના મદદગાર બની તેમની ભલી દુવાઓ મેળવી લેશો. દરરોજ ભુલ્યા વગર ‘બહેરામ યઝદ’ ભણજો. શુકનવંતી તા. […]
On the 27th March, 2023, 100 voter members of the Irani Zoroastrian Anjuman (IZA) assembled at the Banaji Atash Behram Hall at Charni Road for a Special Voter’s Meeting which was held for the purpose of making members aware of the details regarding the proposed sale of the 963 acres of land held by the […]
Continuing the 34-year-long auspicious trend of celebrating Jamshedi Navroz at the Parsi Ward at Sir J.J. Hospital, this year too, on 21st March, 2023, the ward came alive with twinkling lights, flower garlands and chalk decorations. A Jashan ceremony was performed, in remembrance also of the departed souls as also a Tandorosti for the […]
Ruby Anniversary Marked With Community’s Iconic Jamshedi Navroz Ghambhar The largest gathering of Zoroastrians in Mumbai resounded with ‘Navroz Mubarak’ greetings all over, commemorating the 40th or ‘Ruby Anniversary Festival of Spring – 2023’ extravaganza, at the Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana, organised by Mancherji Edalji Joshi Trust, on 21st March, 2023, commencing with a Jashan performed […]
Why Do Zoroastrian Families Go Vegetarian For Three Days After Death? Noshir Dadrawala, scholar in Zoroastrian religion and culture, responds to queries sent in by readers seeking answers to various religious and cultural queries Query From Parsi Times reader, Hutokshi Driver: “When there is death in a Zoroastrian family, why do family members abstain […]
India’s most respected and loved industrialist and philanthropist, as also the community’s living legend – Ratan Tata was recently appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to the Australia-India bilateral relationship, particularly related to trade, investment and philanthropy. The announcement was made by Australia’s […]
Cumballa Hill hospital was one of the first hospitals to pioneer angioplasty work in South Mumbai. Over the years, it established itself as a leading centre of cardiac excellence. This legacy has now been revived at ACI- Cumballa Hill Hospital by Dr. Nikhil Parchure – Director of Cardiac Sciences. Dr. Nikhil Parchure underwent formal training […]
Witness the latest spring collection trends by the trendsetting fashion showcase, Design Library, which is back this season, with a whole new style statement and a renewed aura! This time around Design Library City’s favourite Fashion Exhibition is ready to sweep you off your feet with a collection that’s inspired by the spring theme. Be […]
Superb Jamshedi Navroz Issue! Dear Editor, Congratulations to Team PT for yet again coming out with a block-buster Navroz issue! The articles by Er. Zarrir, Noshir Dadrawala, Cyrus Broacha, Adv. Aazmeen Kasad and Shireen Merchant and so many other excellent writers rendered your special issue excellent reading and also very beneficial. Your editorial in particular […]