Actor Manisha Koirala is seen in the role of an archetypal Parsi mother in the oncoming Netflix original film – ‘Maska’. Maska will show Manisha as the eccentric and extremely protective Parsi mother, whose son, Rumi (a confused millennial who dreams of becoming a movie star until his girlfriend knocks sense into him), has gone…
Two young Ervads from New York and New Jersey recently completed their second level of priestly training or Martab, by performing the Venidad ceremony after a nine-day nahn (purification). The Martab was completed in two different Agiaries in Mumbai. Ervad Porus Cyrus Pavri, son of Yasmin and Ervad Cyrus Pavri, completed his Martab ceremony at the…
The Little Hearts Preschool held its Annual Concert on 11th March, 2020 at The Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh Auditorium, celebrating ‘Happiness’ as the theme. The spectacular show was put up by 140 children, all under four years of age, whose performances were much appreciated by a cheerful audience of around 400 parents, grandparents and…
On 15th March, 2020, the Lions Clubs International, Lions Club of Byculla, donated medicines worth Rs. 80,000/- to MC Damanwalla Charitable Dispensary in Udvada, coordinated by Secretary-General, Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA), Lion Daara B. Patel via IDMA members – Alkem Laboratories; Cachet Pharmaceuticals; Centaur Pharmaceuticals and Corona Remedies. Catering to about 60 to 70 patients daily,…
Due to the current health crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus, the FEZANA AGM 2020, originally scheduled for May 1-3, has been postponed, after careful consideration with the AGM hosts, Sacramento Zoroastrian Association, and following guidance from federal, state and local authorities. THE AGM has been rescheduled for the last weekend of August – from August…
Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. She credits her learnings and insights, shared in her articles, to all Zoroastrian priests and scholars whose efforts have contributed…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Our community’s youth today, are tomorrow’s community leaders, and it would be simply naïve to not hear out and understand the unique insights, issues, dilemmas and preferences that our new gen lives with and wishes to share with us. Parsi Times is delighted to launch ‘YOUTH-SPEAK’ – a platform for our Zoroastrian youth…
From the makers of Google Maps, Google Earth helps you explore the whole world from above with satellite imagery and 3D terrain of the entire globe and 3D buildings in hundreds of cities around the world. Zoom to your house or anywhere else then dive in for a 360° perspective with Street View. Set off…
My life is a great trust Thou hast committed to me. Help me to discharge it aright. Help me to shoulder the heavy burden of life’s responsibilities. Thy helping arm is my only stay, when life’s difficulties loom large around me. When I sail over life’s stormy sea, I am safe only when Thou art…
(Based on the writings in Gujarati, by Late Dasturji Khurshed S. Dabu) Our Zoroastrian religion is popularly known, in Gujarati, as 'Zarthosti Deen. The word Deena has been derived from the Avestan word,Daena. Daenais the subtler or the finer body of man (unlike his dense, visible, physical body), which acts as a bridge between his…
United Kingdom Royalty Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, has tested positive for COVID-19. 71-yearold Charles is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest son of Elizabeth II and has been Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, making him the longest-serving heir apparent in British history. He is now the…