Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 23rd December, 2020. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Disclaimer: Some of our ‘Caption This’ Contest photos are taken from freely available, public online resources and are published in a light and humorous…
The Parsi-Gujarati diaspora in Canada are set to get entertained with two Parsi laugh riots performed by members of Surat-based Karanjia Arts, but with a catch — the plays will be staged virtually amid the pandemic conditions. Parsi theatre legend and Padma Shri awardee, 84-year-old Yazdi Karanjia, who has dedicated his life to the performing…
On 17th December, 2020, the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on the cross appeals filed by Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd., against the appellate tribunal NCLAT order (December 18, 2019), which had ordered the reinstatement of Cyrus Mistry as the Executive Chairperson of Tata Sons Limited – the $100 billion plus…
Life Could Resume Normally By Oct, 2021 Says Adar Poonawalla A couple of days ago, Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO, Adar Poonawalla said that the Covid-19 vaccination drive could likely begin in India by January 2021. SII, which is testing and manufacturing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, expects to get its Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) by the…
Numerous members of the community expressed grief over the death of noted Chartered Accountant and Trustee of multiple trusts, Hoshang Wania, who passed away on 16th December, 2020. He was known to be a simple man of principals and a true Zarthosti who was helpful to all. His funeral was held at Doongerwadi at the…
On 15th December, 2020, celebrated actor and theatre personality – Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal and her son – Dr. Kaizaad Kotwal’s company, Poor-Box Productions, were awarded the 2020 Laadli Media Awards For Gender Sensitivity, over an online streaming event. They received this prestigious award for their work in bringing the path-breaking play, ‘The Vagina Monologues’, to India,…
Lion Daara B Patel was recently felicitated as ‘The Most Impactful Corona Warrior’ during the Pandemic, by ‘Social Talks’, an NGO and IDMA (Indian Drug Manufacturers Association) for his efforts and contributions. These included coordinating with Central and State Governments to enable members from different states to increase their manufacturing capacity utilization from 20-30% to…
With the 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress (8WZYC) 2023 hosted by the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) in the United Kingdom (UK) in Summer 2023, a dedicated team of youth volunteers have already commenced early groundwork to start planning and organising this momentous event. As part of a series of articles, we will be…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Cricket Umpires hold a special place in our hearts because we know that the game, that the whole nation is irreversibly addicted to, hangs on the words and decisions of its umpires! Needless to say, Cricket Umpires across the world have their fair share of fan following. If you were to spot…
From the time that the journey of his life begins, man likes not to be lonely in life. Crushing is the burden of solitude. Heavy is the load of life, if all alone he has to bear it. It weighs down man’s spirit. Often does the firmament overcast and the clouds gather over his head…
Browsing the net from your phone brings privacy risks. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) shields your privacy. NordVPN app lets you enjoy secure and private internet access in just a single tap – on your smartphone, tablet, or your Android TV, keeping your online activity private from ISPs, advertisers, and other snoopers, so no one…