[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]In keeping with the oncoming BPP elections on Sunday, 1st July, 2018, the BPP has shared detailed information and guidelines for candidates, EVM (Electronic Voting Machines) and voters in the form of FAQs or Frequently Asked Questions.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . ‘FAQs For Candidates’ will cover numerous queries including: Q: Are the EVM machines tamper proof?…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Along with rains come the excitement of being one with nature and bringing out your trekking gear to explore and revel in the monsoon mania! Trekking gives you the opportunity to appreciate nature, and take that much needed break from virtual reality, reintroducing the calmness and serenity of the enticing mountains, woods…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Even before its release, ‘Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain’ has bagged thirteen international awards, including one for Faroukh Mistry for ‘Best Cinematography Feature Film’ at the Five Continents International Film Festival earlier this year. Three Filmfare trophies – two earned by his acclaimed cinematographer father, Fali Mistry for ‘Guide’ and ‘Fakira’, and one by…
“I Propose Anahita Desai For BPP Trusteeship” – Homi Ranina, Ex-BPP Trustee; Advocate Supreme Court; and Former Director on Central Board of RBI I have been a trustee of the BPP for ten years and from my experience I can vouch that a BPP trustee can only be effective if he/she is able to spare…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#8edcf2″]Commemorating International Mother’s Day, which falls on 13th May, Parsi Times’ Asst. Editor, Delaveen Tarapore celebrates the essence and joy of what motherhood means to some of our super-moms who warmly share their unique gratifying and exhilarating phases of motherhood…[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . Havovi Dastoor – Mother of Parinaz (19), Shanaya (15) and Darius (12):…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Bombay plunged into grief on the 1st of May, 2018, on being informed about the passing away of Meheraboon (Meherwan) Gourabian nee Kohinoor, the much-loved owner of the iconic Britannia Restaurant. No sooner had Parsi Times broken this sad news on our FaceBook page, that the post was met with an unceasing deluge of…
1. Printing And Publishing History ‘FIRSTS’: Parsis are known to make history with their many ‘Firsts’, doing both, the Community and the Country very proud. On our seventh anniversary, Parsi Times is proud to share a tribute dedicated to some of our glorious Parsis of yore, across Seven different fields, who individually and collectively consolidated the…
“With the Blessings of Ahuramazda and Iranshah I heartily congratulate your publication on the completion of 7 glorious years. As you celebrate the joys of today and the memories of yesterday I wish you greater success for tomorrow. May you commit yourselves to excel at guiding and providing significant and enlightening information and entertainment to…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you an exclusive, one-on-one, straight-talk with BPP Trustee and PT Owner, Kersi Randeria, who has finally agreed to break his longstanding silence inspite of being under constant attack and unsubstantiated accusations which have intensified over the past few months…[/otw_shortcode_info_box] …… Parsi Times: Why have you finally decided to speak up…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]14th April, 2018 marks the death anniversary of one of our Community’s leading stalwarts – Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy. In honour of his greatness and unparalleled philanthropy towards our Community and our country, Dara Khodaiji presents a tribute to Sir Jamsetji’s long-standing vision towards education…[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . On 14th July 1783, one of the greatest…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]In March 2018, a group of spirited, young Parsi and Iranian Zoroastrians, from different corners of the world came together under one roof – the Asha Center; with one aim – to collectively understand and address the issues plaguing the Zoroastrian community worldwide, and to take on active leadership positions to work towards…