[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]India’s leading Ophthalmologist, Dr. Cyres Mehta has received numerous awards, including the ‘Parsi Ratna’ and the gold medal of the Indian Cataract and Laser Society. Dr. Cyres chats with PT Writer Ruby Lilaowala on various developments in Ophthalmology. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Ruby: Congratulations on winning the IIRSI gold medal for your expertise in Advanced Robotic…
[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] In his empire of evil, Angra Mainyu, the Evil Spirit, laid a wager that who so of the host of hell successfully tempted Zarathustra to his fall, would…
In all religions and cultures, there’s the belief of a specific deity behind the rains. In the Vedic tradition, yagnas are performed to invoke the rain-God. In our Zoroastrianism, we invoke Teshtar Tir Yazad. Similarly, while we were touring South Africa, a few years ago, a lady who was a mystic, told us about a…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Each day of the Zoroastrian calendar is divided into five time zones to call the faithful to prayer even as our priests fuel Pak Aatash Padshah Saheb. Known as ‘Gehs’, these segments are dedicated to worshipping and venerating Dadar Ahura Mazda and various Masters in the Celestial System. Speaking with PT Reporter Jamshed…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Chomp & Cheers brings alive the ‘gaam-nu-swaad’ this time, with a delicacy most city-dwellers crave for – ‘Bhaji Dana Nu Gosh’; along with the special recipe of ‘Lagan-Style Saas Ni Machhi’ so that your Saas Ni Machi tastes as yummylicious as it does at weddings! [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Bhaji Dana Nu Gosh Ingredients: 2 bundles…
Helping Your Frightened Pooch Cope With Diwali Don’t Jump When The Crackers Go Off: If you are scared, uneasy or nervous with the sound of firecrackers, your dog could pick up on your subtle signals. Since all dogs look to their owners for a reaction when they are apprehensive, it is important for the owner…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]20th October is observed annually as ‘World Osteoporosis Day’, and is dedicated to raising global awareness about this rather painful bone ailment, which is rampant in our community, especially in women above the age of 45 and our seniors. PT explores the basics of Osteoporosis so that we can deal with it on…
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. ૨૭મી સુધી શનિ મહારાજ તમને દિવસના તારા બતાવી દેશે. નાની બાબતમાં દુ:ખ બતાવશે. તમારી મનની વાત કોઈને કહી નહીં શકો. જૂની કરેલી ભૂલ હાલમાં ફસાવી દે તેવા ગ્રહો છે. તમારી અંગત વ્યક્તિ તમને સાથ નહીં આપે. શનિના નિવારણ માટે ભુલ્યા વગર મોટી ‘હપ્તન યશ્ત’…
[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] Glorious springtime had come and wide awake was the earth from its wintery sleep. Fields and forces that seemed deadened winter long were now blooming. Green grass carpeted…
Chomp With Nilgiri Mutton Curry A sizzling South Indian mutton preparation, cooked with green masala. Ingredients: 500 grams Mutton cut into medium-sized pieces; 8 Green Cardamoms; 8 Cloves; 8 to 10 Black Peppercorns; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Inch Cinnamon; Salt to taste; 1 cup scraped fresh Coconut; 4 to 5 Green Chillies Slit; 1/2 cup…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]October 10th, 2016 marks World Mental Health Day. As Zoroastrians we are blessed with a religion where ‘Good Thoughts’ form the very start of its tenet. Religious Scholar extraordinaire, Noshir Dadrawala explores how our potent prayers and rituals go a long way in maintaining our mental balance and health.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Some of us believe…