There was a special ‘Mandali organised by our 100% educated Parsi community, where Parsi bachelor ‘boys’ (at 45?) were given a masterclass on how to woo a Gori-Gori-Parsi-Ni-Pori, with a view to matrimony. It would be unfair to call it a Masterclass for Morons! Madam Mehernaaz: You ‘boys’ have come a long way since the…
CRICKET Virat Kohli Brings Victory For Indian In 2nd T20: An outstanding knock of an unbeaten 72 from India skipper and Man of the Match Virat Kohli helped India win the second T20 by seven wickets against South Africa, at Mohali. Batting first, South Africa scored 149-5 in 20 overs, as Quinton de Kock made…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Let gratitude, my Lord God, be instinctive and natural with me. Let me have a grateful mind and a grateful heart. Let me never be poor and beggarly…
On 14th September, 2019, Sethna’s 18th West Mumbai Scout Group held its annual Jashan and Prize Distribution ceremony, at Cama Baug in Mumbai. The function started with a Jashan performed by the Group’s own boys, followed by a warm welcome extended by Group Leader Scout Capt. Lavji J. Mistry to the gathering of the Scouts…
Yesteryears superstar and Bollywood’s much-loved ace actor, Rishi Kapoor, who is currently being treated in New York for a health issue, praised actor Boman Irani and wife Zenobia on Twitter, saying, “Terrific couple. Zenobia and Boman. What an actor he is and she – what a cook. She fed the entire ‘Kapoor & Sons’ film…
The World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce, Pune (WZCC) held its 15th AGM in Pune on, 14th September, 2019, at Hotel Shree Pachratna. The meeting was chaired by Tehmasp Bharucha, Chapter Chair, WZCC-Pune, and attended by good number of members from Pune and Mumbai. The Guest of Honour, Capt. Percy Master, Regional Director and Chairperson, WZCC-India…
On September 15th, 2019, Ahmedabad’s Pervin Rustom Watchmaker, Principal of Euro School (Nadiad) was conferred the prestigious Avantika Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award – 2019, in recognition of her outstanding contribution in the field of education and for being a good shikshak (Educator). Instituted by Delhi-based Avantika Group of contemporary artists and intellectuals, the award…
Ace stand-up comic – Kajol Srinivasan, shares stage with Comedian-illusionist – Karan Chauhan, to deliver an hour of amusement and laughter, with ‘ABRACAHAHA’, this Sunday eve in South Mumbai’s ‘Si Bambai’, located at Fort. Kajol Srinivasan, who conceptualised the show, is famous for her sharp and witty, tongue-in-cheek political humour, and commentary on current and…
On Teachers’ day, 5th September, 2019, 29-year-old Dr. Malcolm Firdosh Homavazir, was awarded ‘The Best Evolving Teacher in Management Education’ by Higher Education Forum (HEF), a prestigious body that manages issues and challenges in the landscape of Higher Education in India, with the aim of developing a world-class Higher Education system. The youngest recipient of…
It took the intervening three films for First Blood to transform into Last Blood. And the generation gap is as much pronounced when Gabrielle (Yvette Monreal) tells her foster-father, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone, of course), “Nobody writes letters any more.” Gabrielle drives from their ranch in Arizona to Mexico, when she receives a tip-off that…
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 25th September, 2019. Winner: Doggy 1 (singing): Aadha hai Chandrama.. Doggy 2 (singing): Raat Aadhi.. Doggy 3: (complaining): Bhook laagich – Bou time thi ek chij nathi khadi!! By Kayomarz Dotiwalla