Film Review: Viraam

Film Review: Viraam

In one of the scenes in the film, Maatun (Urmila Mahanta), promoted from a lowly housemaid position to a responsible post in the office, is the only one who doesn’t arise from her chair to greet her boss, Abhiraj Malhotra (Narendra Jha). That eloquence just about sums up the genre of the film, besides the…

Caption This – December 02, 2017

Caption This – December 02, 2017

Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 6th December, 2017. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “Anushka: Godiwala nu patru na rates samjhine bou hassee aavech! Virat: Tena thi sastu aapre Italy jai ne panni jaiyye!” –…

Caption This – November 25, 2017

Caption This – November 25, 2017

Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 29th December, 2017. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “Bhai, don’t bother about all the music caused by PM – anyways Pappu can’t dance sala!” – By Urvax Porbandarwala [/otw_shortcode_info_box]

Meherbai’s Farcha-Pe-Charcha
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Meherbai’s Farcha-Pe-Charcha

With the Divali festivities behind them, Meherbai and her Mandli had a Chicken-Farcha-Pe-Charcha with cold coffees at the PVM Gymkhana. The subject under discussion was ‘Sasujis and Vahumais’!   Meherbai: My Sasuji was extremely kind and loving and treated me like her own daughter. In fact, she pampered me and at times, she and I would gang-up…

Know Your Bombay: Church of St. Bonaventure and Jain Temple
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Know Your Bombay: Church of St. Bonaventure and Jain Temple

Church of St. Bonaventure Located amidst verdant green surroundings of Madh, Church of St. Bonaventure is one of the oldest shrines in Mumbai. Believed to have been built during the early years of the 15th century, this religious edifice was constructed by Portuguese Franciscans. Situated on Erangal Beach, this church is a suitable place to…

Caption This – November 18, 2017

Caption This – November 18, 2017

Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 22nd November, 2017. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “I’m holding this gun up close, To ensure no one chops off my nose!” – By Pilloo D. Driver [/otw_shortcode_info_box]

Know Your Bombay

Know Your Bombay

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you lesser known, amusing facts about our beloved Bombay. Explore this city’s history with these informational nuggets![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue: The Jewish prayer house and heritage edifice, Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, is located in Mumbai’s Fort area. The old orthodox synagogue, designed by famous architects – Gostling and Morris, is painted…

Caption This – November 11, 2017

Caption This – November 11, 2017

Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 15th November, 2017. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “Duckie: “They say I’m ‘barking’ up the wrong tree!” Doggie: “Don’t believe them – they’re all ‘quacks’!!”” – By Hutoxy J….