‘Fate’ Accompli Or Free Will? Dear Readers, There is perhaps another religion as empowering as our Zoroastrian religion. We are told to pursue happiness, to keep our minds and bodies in a state of happiness (little surprise then, our love for music and food!) by following the simple yet profound tenets of Good Thoughts, Good […]
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Vada Dasturji Khurshed Performs Jasan at ZAC
On 3rd September, 2017, Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor performed a Jasan at the ZAC (Zoroastrian Association of California) Atashkadeh in Orange City, Southern California, along with ZAC’s officiating priest – Zarrir Bhandara; President of North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) – Er. Ardaviraf Minocherhomji; Minoo Katrack, Dr. Khusro Unwalla, Fariborz Shahzadi and Zerkxis Bhandara. The jasan […]
Three ‘Ear-Plug Samaritans’ Provide Relief To Mumbai Police
Mumbai’s Ganesha festival had over a thousand cops working ceaselessly amidst the deafening noise and crowd. As a mark of gratitude and to provide relief, three Cuffe Parade (South Bombay) citizens – Ruzbeh Raja – an IT Professional , Zyros Zend – owner of Peekay Wines and Yazdani Bakery, and Haresh Hathiramani – owner of […]
દોષ આપણાં તારાઓમાં નથી!
જરથોસ્તીઓની નજરે જ્યોતિષ વિદ્યા: પ્રચલિત જરથોસ્તીઓના ગ્રંથો સુચવે છે કે જ્યોતિષ વિદ્યા પ્રાચીન જરથોસ્તી અને તેમના પાદરી માગી દ્વારા ઉપયોગમાં લેવાતી હતી. મુખ્યત્વે ઐતિહાસિક અને કાલ્પનિક સમયને માપવાની એક પધ્ધતિ તરીકે. તેઓએ જ્યોતિષ વિદ્યાનો ઉપયોગ ઈતિહાસમાં તારીખ ઘટનાઓના સાધન તરીકે ઉપયોગ કર્યો હતો. માગીઓએ ચક્રીય ઘટનાઓની આગાહી કરવા માટે જ્યોતિષવિદ્યાનો પણ ઉપયોગ કર્યો હતો. જેમ […]
Chomp And Cheers: Pot Chicken and Mexican Rice, and Bloody Bulldog Cocktail
Pot Chicken and Mexican Rice Ingredients: 6 Boneless Chicken Thighs; 1 tsp. Salt; 1 tsp. Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp. Cumin; 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano; 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper; 1 Lime, Juiced; 2 tbsps. Olive Oil; 1 Small Onion, Diced; 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced; 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice; 1 […]
Western Classical Music – Building Blocks For Beginners
I have mentioned in a previous article that I would recommend a few performances of music which you could actually start listening to, in your homes, without your children frowning to watch television. But even if you do not face that situation, here is some music that is absolutely wonderful for people who are starters […]
The Fault Is Not In Our Stars!
As a subject of light conversation, astrology is at once interesting, fascinating, amusing and fun. But, when astrology becomes a subject governing day-to-day life, decision-making and relationships, it no longer remains funny or amusing! Astrology probably originated in Babylon or modern-day Iraq. Cuneiform tablets have been excavated depicting horoscope charts dating from the fifth Century […]
ફરોખ ફરવર્દીન
પવિત્ર આત્માઓને સમર્પિત સુખ અને સંપત્તિનો એક મહિનો જરથોસ્તી કેલેન્ડરનો પ્રથમ મહિનો એટલે ફરવર્દીન મહિનો. આ મહિનો ફ્રવષિ અથવા ફરોહરને સમર્પિત થાય છે. જે સર્જનહારનું આદિરૂપ છે. પારસી પરંપરાની રીતે ફરવર્દીનની શરૂઆત એટલે ફરોખનું સ્મણ જેનો મતલબ સુખ અને સંપત્તિ થાય છે. આપણે આપણી પ્રાર્થનામાં ‘માહ ફરોખ ફરવર્દીન’ની પ્રાર્થના કરીએ છીએ મતલબ સુખ અને સંપત્તિ. […]
Heartiest Congratulations To Our 3 Winners Of Our Bumper Special Parsi New Year Issue ‘Fishing Contest’: Arash Shahriarian Gulshan Kanga Shahrinaz Maloo Kindly collect your prize from Parsi Times, Khaitan Chambers CHS ltd, 2nd flr, 143/145, Mody Street, Fort, Mumbai- 400001. Between Monday and Friday between 11:30am to 4pm. We thank all […]
Letters To The Editor
Kudos And Suggestions For PT Dear Editor, your presentation of any subject in the Parsi Times is wonderful, simple, clear and smooth-flowing from point to point. I am sure all the readers of our Parsi Times are as impressed as I am at your Editorial ability; to convey any message methodically and effectively. As soon […]
From The Editor’s Desk
Dear Readers, Every so often, all over the world, Mother Nature sends us humbling reminders about the fragility of our existence, the miniscule presence we occupy on the face of the earth, but more importantly, leaves us wondering if we have learnt from the lessons of the past, enough to be prepared to better handle […]