Christmas is here and it’s the season of joy and giving, and the story of the nativity and the probable Zoroastrian connection with the same. The Gospel of Matthew, the only one of the four Canonical Gospels to mention the ‘Magi’, states that they came “from the east” to pay respect to the one, “born…
A Parsi is an epicure. He enjoys all the fruits of life, and always has an excuse to celebrate, be it a birthday or an anniversary, a success at exams, promotion at work, or a festival… it matters not whether it is a Parsi festival, or Hindu, Muslim or Christian festival. Had Hanukkah been celebrated…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#ff0000″ background_color=”#ffc2c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you yet another fabulous transition With Makeover Maestro Arshis! For those of you looking to get your very own makeover with Arshis featured in Parsi Times, get in touch with us![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Christmas has always been one of my favourite festivals with the weather being perfect to dress…
With the Diwali festive season in full swing and with the year in its fourth quarter, the country is all set to shine bright ‘like a diamond’! Zeroing down on the theme for our ‘Diwali Special Makeover’, I met Parinaz Kharas, a fashion blogger with her own idea of fashion and style. Full of personality…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Time to get those sticks out and knocking. It’s that time of the year when the hums of Devi Puja kick off as the sun sets, and the garba music runs late into the night or in certain places, till the cops come! The Navratri chaos can be stressful enough, but at least…
As Parsis, we have adapted to and embraced the Indian culture and partake in the celebrations with as much enthusiasm. The ongoing Ganpati celebrations mark one of the most celebrated festivals. Keeping with the festive spirit, we decided to work on Havovi Aibara, one of our readers who responded to Parsi Times expressing a desire…
PT: How do I pick the right colored lipstick to suit my skin tone? Is it necessary to use a lip liner? Arshis: A lipstick shade is a personal choice. It’s important to keep in mind the shade that you use is suitable to your image, occasion and more importantly your age. If you are a…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]We’d all like to give a makeover to our living spaces and make our homes look new in the New Year. Recreating your own comfort zone is like therapy to most of us! We know that the house, for the most part, is in decent shape and we don’t want to spend too…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Make-Up Artist Extraordinaire, Arshis Javeri, waves his magical wand for Parsi Times’ Special Issue and performs his Magical Makeovers to transform the splendid ‘Mother-and-Daughter’ duo – Reanna and Jaszmine Palia – from beautiful to stunning! We bring you the first-hand account from PT’s very own ‘Makeover Midas’, Arshis…[/otw_shortcode_info_box] I’ve always believed that women…
After every stormy and rainy day, the one thing that helps brighten up any mood is the rainbow. Inspired by the polychromatic palate, I decided to figure out how to sport the rainbow trend. As a makeup, hair artist and lifestyle stylist, I’m seeing more and more spaces looking for colour. Perhaps the prevalence of…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The rains signify the most romantic season of the year. But it’s hardly romantic when your home gets rife with leaks, damp walls with chipping paint and the onslaught of mold-related health problems. Ace interior designer and owner of turnkey construction projects, Hormuzd Daruwala kicks off our fortnightly ‘Home Improvement’ column by sharing…