Mirzapore, in East UP is known more for its carpet weaving industry, and less for the child exploitation that exists there. Noted documentarian, Brahmanand Siingh, whose oeuvre includes documentaries on R D Burman and Jagjit Singh, has directed and co-written ‘Jhalki’, a film on child exploitation, particularly on…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Parsi Times is delighted to welcome on board our community’s leading business visionary – Dr. Adil Malia – who has shared his expertise championing diverse roles in Business Management, Law, Human Resources, Marketing and Employee Relations. A much sought-after business coach and mentor, having led companies at the Board level across eclectic…
One of our community’s most respected religious scholars, revered as the encyclopaedia on Zoroastrian religion and culture, Khojeste Mistree, recently held a four hour session with teenagers and adults in London, on ZTFE’s (Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe) repeat invitation, at the request of parents, keen on enlightening their children about our faith. He shared…
Having completed his MBBS from Mumbai and his post-graduation in Internal Medicine, Dr. Kayan Minoo Siodia recently cleared his National Board of Examinations – DNB Superspeciality, in the field of Cardiology. He has also contributed to the field of Cardiology by sharing his writings in journals including the Journal of American College of Cardiology. He…
Having recently launched his book, ‘OH! THOSE PARSIS!’: A to Z of the Parsi Way of Life’ in August this year, eminent lawyer and former journalist, Berjis Desai has unveiled yet another book of his writings titled ‘The Bawaji: Chronicles of a Vanishing Community’, on 9th November, 2019. Penned by lawyer, former journalist and columnist…
મરહુમ મહારાજ શ્રી સ્વયંજ્યોતિના સહકાર્યકર્તા જયેશ એમ. ગોસ્વામી .+ ARIES | મેષ: અ.લ.ઈ. ગુરૂની દિનદશા ચાલુ હોવાથી જે પણ કામ અટકેલા હશે તે ચાલુ કરવામાં સફળ થશો. નાણાકીય ફાયદો મેળવી શકશો. ઈનવેસ્ટમેન્ટ અવશ્ય કરજો. મિત્રોની મદદ મળી જશે. કોઈની સાથે વાત કરવાથી તેનું દુ:ખ ઓછું કરી શકશો. દરરોજ ‘સરોશ યશ્ત’ ભણજો. શુકનવંતી તા. 16, 17,…
The first weekend of the Community’s most awaited ‘All-Parsi Sports, Cultural and Talent Festival’ – Wings’19 kicked off in great style, on the 9th of November, 2019, with some of the most intense, thrilling clashes witnessed between high-energy participants, surprising upsets and games that went all the way down to the wire! To be held across…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]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…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Born in Mumbai, Dravasp Shroff graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, majoring in Visual Communication, from Manipal University in Dubai. 28-year-old Dravasp divides his time between graphic/web design, automotive and corporate photography. He creates and cultivates highly influential client websites and fresh print designs for startups as well as established organisations, across…
WINNER 1: Our first winner is Ishita Tavadia who has dedicated a poem in ‘Pinglish’ (Parsi-English) to her favourite Bawa – her Hubby!! ‘My Hubby Is The Best!’ By Ishita Ashtad Tavadia Gaadi thi jaasti kare aa bairi ne prem, Bawa che aa alag, Ashtad Tavadia is his name. Birthdays and anniversaries kyare bhule nai,…
Another House Burgled, One Attempt Thwarted Thefts in Udvada seem to be on the rise. Within this week itself, while a house was once again burglarized, another robbery attempt was thwarted just in time. Close on the heels of the break-in that took place just last month, on 4th October, 2019, at the Bharda family’s…