It’s About Good Leadership! Dear Readers, What are the first thoughts that hit you when you hear the word, ‘leadership’? To most individuals, it’s about charisma, inspiration and strength… it’s the art of creating a vision, and then motivating others to work in unison towards delivering it. Good leadership is the key to success across…
Dear Readers, Nothing gives us greater pleasure than seeing our Community’s talented youth take strides towards becoming entrepreneurs, in continuance of our great Zoroastrian entrepreneural legacy. In keeping with our commitment to fostering this effort, Parsi Times is privileged to always be at the forefront of facilitating, promoting and supporting our brave self-starters. Every so…
Dear Readers, The festive season is always the best part of the year, especially for our small but fun-loving, close-knit community. A large number of our ‘vhalas’ – relatives and loved ones – return and converge in Aapru Bombay to partake in all the festivities – from lagans and navjotes to some of the very…
Dear Readers, It’s not surprising to see the brightest gem of our Community, Ratan Tata, shine his brilliance every so often, through the nation’s countless print, electronic and digital media. He’s always raising the bar across eclectic domains in various avatars – as an unparalleled philanthropist; as a visionary industrialist and nation-builder; as an ardent…
Let There Be Light! Dear Readers, The effervescent Festival of Lights is upon us, as our nation comes alive in the merry five-day festivities – namely Vak Baras (Vagh Baras being a misnomer); Dhan Teras, Kali Chaudash, Diwali and finally, New Year. Each day commemorates different attributes, via deities, that lead to one’s evolution and…
Politickled! Some years ago, one would simply say Indian politics never ceases to amaze us. However, in current times, as the unwitting audience to this increasingly witless phenomenon, it’s blaringly obvious that the community and global counterparts of politics, have not just risen to, but sometimes, even outdone the national challenge! And, as what…
What Not To Forget… Dear Readers, It’s the fun time of the year again! We welcome the much-awaited and well-deserved festive season with enthusiasm and great anticipation, after having weathered the grueling summer and disruptive rains. Even as this infectious positivity proves a great enabler in helping us forget and let go of negative thoughts,…
Dear Readers, Before all else, I simply have to thank you for the overwhelming participation we received for PT’s ‘EGGstra-Special: World Egg Day Contest’! How absolutely indispensable the unassuming ‘Eedu’ is, to our daily meals, is a given… which is why I knew this contest would draw a good number of entries, but nothing could…
Cross Bread Dear Readers, These past days have left us with a sad taste in our mouths… both news pieces are related to an aspect considered close to sacrosanct by our community – food. This week saw the passing away of the much-loved, nonagenarian restauranteur – Boman Kohinoor – senior partner of the iconic Britannia…
Together, We Can Do So Much! Dear Readers, One of the best aspects about a community is that it empowers us to help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals. When we belong to a community as small and close-knit as ours, ‘strength in numbers’ takes on additional weightage. The true greatness of any…
On 1st September, 2019, LIC entered 64th year of incorporation. LIC has played a significant role in spreading the message of Life Insurance amongst masses across the country and mobilized People’s Money for People’s Welfare. LIC has grown from strength to strength – be its Customer Base, Agency Network, Branch Office Network or New Business…