My Bhikha Behram Kuva Story Dear Madam, On the happy occasion of ‘Ava Yazad and Ava Mahino Parab’ I would like to share a true story of our sacred Bhikha Behram Kuva. In my growing years, my family lived in Nasirabad, Rajasthan. We didn’t come too often to Bombay, maybe just once in two years…
‘Dream Udvada’ Projects. Asst. Editor, Delaveen Tarapore’s report on above subject is heartening, but the opening of police chawki (Seaview Road/Gymkhana Road) in the village, announced in your esteemed Weekly with all the ‘fun-fare’ , has not as yet been fully operational. The ‘structure’ has no electricity, no telephone line, no policemen for all 24…
Kudos To A Great Jamshedi Navroz Issue! Congratulations on the fabulous Navroz issue of Parsi Times. We thoroughly enjoyed reading the issue, especially ‘Motorcycle misfits of the World’ by Kerfegar Eduljee. Hailing from a family of automobile enthusiasts, it’s always a treat to read his articles. His language and fluency with words are always pleasant and…
Re: Your Previous Editorial Dear Anahita, Inspired by your previous editorial, ‘Disagree, Don’t Disrespect’, I’m sharing my views on the matter. Healthy, balanced and well informed criticism is the essence of democracy. We must always keep an open mind and be ready to accept if we have erred, and if so, oblige to revise our…
Appeal To Fill In The UCC Questionnaire Dear Editor, Article 44 of the Directive Principles of the Indian Constitution specifies that “The State shall endeavour to secure for its Citizens a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout the territory of India”. This was part of the present Government’s manifesto but was being played on a low-key….
On Religious Adultery Every religion, no matter what its philosophy may be, is founded first and foremost on the percept that we reduce our selfishness and serve others. Though different prophets have laid emphasis on different philosophies, all religions are manifestations and expressions of the same eternal truths. When we migrated from Iran, we were…
Kudos Noshir! Parsi Times dated February 10th has an article by Noshir Dadrawala regarding Valentine Day, written beautifully. I always look forward to his articles, which are well-researched and interesting to read. Apart from being a historian he has phenomenal knowledge about Iran and our religion. Thank you Noshir! Nergish Dordi. (nergishdordi@hotmail.com) . . Ruby’s…
Thank You Ruby! Parsi Times of 4th Feb carries a very interesting article by Ruby Lilaovala on Arther Ford, the great psychic and clairvoyant. Ruby graphically describes his personal life as well as elucidates his accurate predictions. Thank you Ruby! I always enjoy reading your articles which are full of substance! Nergish Dordi (nergishdordi@hotmail.com) ….
Would You Like To Be A Carpathian? When the Titanic was sinking, there were three ships nearby. One was the Sampson, 7 miles from the Titanic. They saw the white flares signalling danger, but because the crew had been hunting seals illegally and didn’t want to be caught, they turned and went the opposite direction….
Distortion Of Facts By A BPP Employee It is reliably learnt that an employee of BPP, probably planted by people with vested interests, goes about misguiding the unaware people and these innocents, desperate for grant of accommodation from the BPP, are being taken for a jolly good ride. Of course, the modus operandi being affirming…
On Our Republic Day Here’s wishing the PT family and our community A Happy Republic Day! India, towards progress, as You march on, You, with gold and silver, we will adorn And await the new Progressive India, that will be born. May our enemies, of us, really scared be, May they, the difference in this…