“All great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership.” – John Kenneth Galbraith Politics today is a dirty word. Almost six and a half centuries ago Plato philosophized, “Mankind…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Success comes to those who dare to attempt the impossible with solid grit and uncompromising integrity. When the life journey of such brilliant trailblazers inspires millions, they become leaders in the true sense. Parsi Times Reporter Binaisha M. Surti brings you the inspirational story of ‘Thermax’ and its dynamic and truly intellectual…
For over two decades now, her track record of serving the community has been exceptional. Her dedication and commitment to the community has been unquestionable, her passion for community service is unlimited as is her compassion for our less fortunate community members. In addition to being the CEO of WAPIZ, Anahita Desai has worked in…
Carpe Diem! Gosh, how often have you heard this catchphrase? How many times have you spotted it on graffiti-displayed walls? Billboards carry it, encouraging messages play it, advertisements promote it, and products sell it! Probably the most inked-tattooed line in history and the start and end to most motivational talks and speeches, ‘Carpe Diem’, meaning…
I watched Disney’s animated classic – The Lion King, almost a quarter of a century ago with my son. It is the story of Simba, a lion cub, who goes through a lot of challenges in search of his place in the Great Circle of Life. Little did I realize then how much I would…
With the world at large battling the COVID-19 Pandemic over the last eight months and more, the need for relief and rescue operations is at an all-time-high. A number of generous individuals and institutions have come to the fore as the much-needed saviours, helping those in need. Parsi Times has a tete-a-tete with Dinshaw Tamboly,…
Over the past few months, there has been a copious amount of misinformation spread in the community, with digital newsletters spreading lies, which get forwarded without verification, thereby abusing the use of social media, by misrepresenting facts and proliferating falsehoods to create and sustain public confusion in the community. A constant target of these attacks…
Oh! Its International Men’s Day on the 19th of November, and our much awaited weekly, ‘Parsi Times’ is celebrating it with a contest! …Asking you to let them know why your hubby, pappa, son, brother, gran-pappy , friend, uncle, teacher or mentor fits the description of that ‘complete man’ and your ‘favourite Bawaji’ in the…
Diwali is the festival of light and it reminds us that the only way to negate darkness is with light and the only way to dispel all negativity is through positive thoughts, words and deeds. Darkness can only be vanquished with light and evil can only be vanquished with goodness. Anger or hatred cannot and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Veera is a published Author (‘Endured’ and ‘#LoveBitesLifeHacks’) and Columnist; a passionate Educator and Counsellor; Poet and Philosopher… but most of all, a lover of all things literary. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Most spiritual journeys begin with self-realisation. There is a pronounced difference between being spiritual and being religious. You can be religious or spiritual…
Meherbai’s Mandli met up again for an fun evening on the benches of her Parsi baug. Five members of the Mandli had no place to sit, so they brought their own small stools, folding chairs and saadris from home to avoid aabroo ma gaabroo, prestige ma puncture and ijjat na kankra! Bomi Bevdo: I went to the…