Isn’t there a connection between the earthy scent that emanates from the soil when touched by the first raindrops, and the nostalgia it triggers? The word describing that scent is ‘Petrichor’. Now if one were to forage the length and breadth of this concrete jungle for that perfect patch of soiled paradise, replete with nature’s…
As men’s fashion and styling comes into its own in India, a lot of our young and senior men seem to be going shoulder to shoulder with this erstwhile woman-dominated territory. ‘Chic ‘ is now a gender-neutral word, with an increasing number of men taking to self-care, self-preening and fashion consciousness. Style Guru for men,…
“Koi kuch bhi aake bech ke jaata hai!!” – that is what the majority of investors experience when they invest in Mutual Fund (MF) schemes. There are over 2500 schemes and selecting a good one is like finding a grain of sugar in a salt shaker! So, how will you cherry pick the right fund?…
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” These were the famous words by the great Chinese teacher and philosopher, Confucius.Things are easier said than done. For some children, returning to school can be stressful. But one should look forward to getting back to school. Here are a…
Concluding our four part series that highlights the need for ‘Ergonomics’ to curb work related injuries and illnesses, Orthopaedic Specialist and Sports Physiotherapist- Dr. Zahra Hussain points out the importance of ‘Force’ and ‘Time’ and its implications in our routine office life. Undisciplined office related activities include working in awkward positions for hours without taking…
No one is exempt from depression, the ‘common cold’ of psychiatric illness. We all go through it sometime, or the other — each in our own way. Besides, we all react to life’s innumerable problems differently. Depression affects more than 200 million people worldwide. In the worst scenario, it can lead to suicide. Over the…
PT Push is dedicated to furthering the cause of all in our community who wish to share their efforts with our readers, and look to gain your support for their ventures. This week, we feature Villy Doctor, founder of ‘Life Of Light Trust’ (LOLT), which operates in eight talukas across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, and…
A fantastic cricketer, a happy-go-lucky soul, a humorous and flamboyant personality and more importantly an encyclopaedia on cricket, ex-Indian cricketer, Farokh Engineer has many feathers to his cap. Parsi Times Sports Reporter and an avid cricket enthusiast, Binaisha M. Surti interviews this Padma Shri awardee at the Cricket Club of India, Mumbai. One of the…
If you have ever owned a dog, it is likely that at some point you and your pet will be plagued by one of the most common vermin known to canines – the tick. These small, wingless, external parasites are blood-sucking pests that target not just dogs, but also other domestic pets, wild animals, birds,…
Today, 4th June, 2016, marks ‘Govad Roj’ of ‘Dae Mahino’, and is observed as the day of ‘Homaji ni Baj’, marking the death anniversary of the pious and saintly, Homa Jamshed Zaahiaa. Homaji is believed to be the patron saint of those who are timid, falsely accused and those who are troubled inspite of being…
Parsi Times is pleased to share with our readers a new column of religious and inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla. Thou art the foundation of my life. Thou art the lord of my body and mind and soul. I commend myself into thy hands….