And so it came to pass (sounds Biblical) that our dear Meherbai received an invitation to her old girls’ association from her school. The invite was for the ex-students along with their respective spouses. Meherbai was overjoyed while her bitter-half, Meherwanji said, “Your friends will die with envy when they see you. You have the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]As Parsis, we feel doubly blessed with special occasions repeating twice in the same year – take for instance our Birthday and New Year! We understand that this is the result of following different calendars, but this New Year let’s enrich our understanding further about the very root of our most celebrated festival…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Nothing adds more to the gist of ‘Parsipanu’ than our Parsi nataks. We all love our Parsi dramas and it’s a ritual during our Navu Varas to go for one with our families and friends. And though we end up calling some nataks ‘koyla’ for their mind-numbing levels of ridiculous slapstick, the truth…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]A big part of the heart of ‘Parsipanu’ lies in hanging on to our old, classic cars! Each colony has its own share of these classic splendors, carefully wrapped up through the week or the month, to be unveiled only when you know you have a good six to eight uninterrupted hours to…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]‘Carrom ramvanu, juice pivanu, majjha ni life,’ these famous lines from the movie Munnabhai MBBS depict the typical spirit of ‘Parsipanu’ in most Parsi homes. It is a close take on our fun loving community, where people know how to brave through the tough times. Unfortunately, like Rustom’s ‘pappa’ in this movie, many…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]We take immense pride in our history. No Special Issue can be special enough without sharing the history of the Kings we pride. Let’s gear up for a fascinating story about the glory of our erstwhile Kings, with Dara Khodaiji’s ‘Naushirvan The Just’… [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Khosrow I, (Chosroes I or Kaswra), better known as…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]It’s true! ‘B’ is as much for Bawas as it is for Bikes! What could define ‘Parsipanu’ better than our love for motorbikes and bicycles? A delightful read for vintage bike lovers, Kerfegar Eduljee shares interesting insights into the history of the classic beauties of the early 1900s…[/otw_shortcode_info_box] The Flying Scot: As the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Often, what sets us apart about the way we work, is our ability to work smart! Mind-Mapping is a personal tool which has laid the cornerstone of success for many students and professionals across all ages! Explore the power of Mind-Mapping with our leading Mathemagician and Memory Development Trainer, Minoo Jokhi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] ‘A picture…
[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…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Wish to start the New Year with a renewed commitment to savings which won’t pinch your pocket too much and yet deliver large gains? PT’s Financial Expert Columnist, Mehran Felfeli, offers you the perfect solution with SIPs![/otw_shortcode_info_box] At the outset, wishing each and every member of my community a wonderful new year with…