Mumbai-based Yezdi P. Billimoria has made his debut as an author with his book, ‘Indomitable’ – a story of ambition, determination and everlasting love – a timely reminder, during these challenging times, that tough times don’t last…. and that following your passion is the key to success. Speaking to Parsi Times, Yezdi says, “The book…
When do-gooders, XYZ’s Tehmurasp’s Titans (TT) learnt in July, that the Holy Spirit Hospital in Andheri East required PPE kits to protect its doctors, nurses and staff, even as they selflessly worked towards the recovery of patients suffering from COVID 19, they immediately sprung into action to express their intent in helping and spreading the…
We at Jiyo Parsi are collating information about Matrimonial Services. As a small, diasporic community, we feel the need for our networking to expand globally bringing together our youth to make friends, as well as, possible partners. It would also help with networking about professional development and possible partners in the same profession or with…
With the BCCI having announced that IPL 2020 will be held in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah from, September 19 to November 10, it is now important that cricket-fans are provided a safe, secure and Covid19-proof 13th edition of the game. For the same, BCCI has received an offer from Tata Medical and Diagnostics (TMD), the…
Parsi Times is delighted to share that the very talented ace illustrator, Delzin Choksey, who we introduced to you in April 2017, as the artist behind the extremely popular image of Baby Zarathustra which went super viral – is back with her fabulous new illustrations in her latest children’s book – ‘The Adventures of the…
Facing a common adversity generally brings people together. Unfortunately, when the community should be coming together in these difficult times, recently there was another controversy abuzz on social media and Whatsapp groups concerning prayers carried out at the Prayer Hall at Worli, meant for Parsis who opt for cremation. Community activist, Arzan Ghadially, referring to…
Torrential rains on 5th August, 2020, wreaked much mayhem in Mumbai, causing damage to destruction to life, limb and property. And it wasn’t just about the usual water-logging, traffic diversions and flooding. There were uprooted trees, collapsed walls, land-slides, roads cracking and caving in, power shortages and water scarcity, all across Mumbai, with South Bombay…
The art of Samurai is the highest intellectual martial art. Handling a sword has a plain beauty with direct efficient techniques and a characteristic of calmness with sharp attention. ‘Kenjutsu’ is the umbrella term for all ‘Kobudo’ (weapon training) schools of Japanese swordsmanship. Our Zoroastrian jewel – Renshi Vispy Kharadi, along with India’s leading and…
Two months ago, when I had shared with the community the article titled, ‘The Virus Within’, little did I know how prophetic it would turn out to be. I underestimated the depth of how diseased and vile the agenda of vested interests could be, and am experiencing the unsavoury consequence of standing up against it….
Seth Viccaji Meherji & Seth Pestonji Meherji Dar-e-Meher (Old Parsi Fire Temple), Secunderabad, celebrated its 173rd Salgreh on 31st July, 2020. (It was consecrated on Roj Behram, Mah Asfandarmad, 12th September, 1847.)
Earlier in the week, there was an unnecessary hullabaloo raked up in the mainline and social media as regards an alleged misinterpretation by Ex-BPP Chairman – Dinshaw Mehta, based on the one-word response of Founder of Serum Institute of India, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, to his (Mehta’s) request for setting aside 60,000 vials of Covid-19 vaccines,…