[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Yes, the monsoons are here, and what better way to enjoy the rain than to pack your bags and go on a cool weekend getaway? Let’s look at some of the lovely places you could head out to for a fun two-day monsoon weekend.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Malshej Ghat: Just about 125kms from Mumbai, Malshej Ghat…
Mutton Chops Ingredients: ½ kg Mutton Chops; 2 tbsp. Ginger- Garlic Paste; 3 Onions; 4 Tomatoes; 3 tsp. Red Chilli Powder; 1 and ½ tsp. Coriander Powder; 2 tsp. Garam Masala Powder; 2 tsp. Chaat Masala; Oil; Salt to taste; 1 small pinch Cooking Soda. Method: Grind the onion and tomato coarsely. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add ginger…
Meherbai arranged for an evening of monsoon melodies at the party-room of the Wodehouse Gymkhana over tea and steaming hot assorted pakodas. Her entire Mandli turned up in spite of flooded roads, late trains, traffic jams and the ‘dhoom-dhadakas’ of thunder, streaks of lightning, savage winds and trees swaying like Hawaiian dancers. Tehmulji Tansen started…
This one is for the ladies. Ever wanted to try out the new hair colour and check out how it would look on your hair? Or a new shade of lipstick or eye shadow? Would be messy to really try it out in real, and messier to remove it immediately, if you don’t like it….
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Thou didst ordain, Ahura, the night for all to rest and commissioned Thy Sraosha to guard the sleeping world. Peacefully we sleep and peaceful dreams attend us for…
Your dog has the same senses as you do – smell, sight hearing, touch and taste – but of all the sense his sense of smell is the most powerful. Here are some interesting facts on a dog’s scenting powers. Scent Cells A dog has around two hundred million sensitive cells in its nose compared…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you our monthly ‘Religion Special: PT Parab Series’, by our religious scholar and cultural expert, the erudite Noshir Dadrawala. Every month, we share with you a deeper understanding of this auspicious day of the month – the Parab – when the mah (month) and the roj (day) coincide. Here’s celebrating…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times wishes all our Kadmi readers a hearty Sal Mubarak! May the New Year bring in unity, peace, prosperity, happiness and unending smiles through the new orbit for us all![/otw_shortcode_info_box] As a community we may be small in number, but, always ready and big on celebrations! For a ‘True Blue Bawaji’ everyday…
I have spent more than seven decades on planet earth and have experienced numerous situations during my life. So many young people have died, so many of my age have died and so many people older to me have died. Also, so many who were born rich in life are reduced now to a pitiable…
Andhra Style Green Chilli Chicken Ingredients: For Marinade: 400 gms Chicken (boneless) cut into small pieces; 2 tbsp. Yogurt; 1 tbsp. Ginger Paste; 1 tbsp. Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp. Green Chili Paste; 2 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp. Salt. For Green Masala: 1/2 cup Coriander chopped; 5-6 Curry Leaves; 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds. For Tempering: 1 Onion fine chopped; 1 tbsp. Ghee; 3 Green Chillies; 4 sprigs Curry Leaves; 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce; Salt to taste. Method: Wash chicken, strain the water and mix chicken…
“I do not like the vibes I get from this person. Something is not right about him.” Haven’t we all heard this before? ‘Vibe’ is a term often used to describe our experience with people – we could feel good, uncomfortable or remain unaffected. What is it that attracts us or repels us from people?…