ભારત સરકાર દ્વારા વર્ષ 2019 માટે આપણા સમુદાયના સુપ્રસિદ્ધ થિયેટર વ્યક્તિત્વ ધરાવતા અને બોલીવુડ અભિનેતા, પારસી થિયેટરના આયકન દિન્યાર કોન્ટ્રાકટરને દેશના ઉચ્ચ સન્માન પૈકી એક, પ્રતિષ્ઠિત પદ્મશ્રી એવોર્ડ એનાયત કરવામાં આવ્યો છે. પારસી અને ગુજરાતી થિયેટરમાં તેમના વ્યાપક યોગદાનને માન્યતા આપવા માટે પ્રજાસત્તાક દિવસની પૂર્વસંધ્યાએ એવોર્ડ જાહેર કરવામાં આવ્યો હતો. આ ગૌરવંતા પ્રસંગે પારસી ટાઇમ્સ…
A ‘Mela’ is a religious pilgrimage or a fair which uplifts man’s spiritual aspirations. Religious melas are mentioned in the Mahabharat. Then again, Chaucer mentions them in his Canterbury Tales delineating various human temperaments on one such pilgrimage. The Kumbh Mela is an ancient Indian tradition and antiquity has imparted to it its inspiration. Even the Chinese traveller, Hieuen Tsiang who…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s monthly column on her unique Numero-Tarot readings.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] January (Lucky No. 4; Lucky Card: Emperor): This is a great phase for you financially, where you will witness both, financial stability and increase in wealth. The time has come to implement your plans which have been delayed due to…
On Friday, 25th January, 2019, the Bai Bhikhaijee S. Bengallee Girls’ High School held its annual Prize Distribution function at Tejpal Auditorium, graced by Chief Guest – Lara Balsara Vajifdar, Executive Director, Madison World; alongside Kersi Commissariat – Trustee and President of The Parsee Girls’ School Association; Zubin Billimoria – Trustee and Honorary Treasurer, and…
Established in 1919 by Seth Jehangirji Chenoy in memory of his wife Bai Ratanbai, the Bai Ratanbai J. Chenoy Parsi High School in Secunderabad, celebrated its centenary at the Public Gardens, Hyderabad, on 19th January, 2019. The event was graced by Chief Guest – A K Khan lPS, advisor to Telangana Govt. for Minority Affairs;…
The Zoroastrian Association of Houston (ZAH) announced the grand opening of its Atash Kadeh scheduled during the Nowruz days from March 20 through 24, 2019. The Atash Kadeh, the first of its kind, is a standalone structure costing over one and a half million dollars, that will be inclusive and open to all Zoroastrians, their…
On 19th January, 2019, Raell Padamsee’s ACE Productions premiered ‘The Elton John & Whitney Houston Tribute Show’, at Tata Theatre, NCPA. A tribute show like no other, it paid homage to two of music’s greatest legends – Elton John and Whitney Houston. A wonderful evening filled with entertainment and a rocking audience who clapped and…
NCPA brings you a unique act by Singer/Composer Ash Chandler, showcasing his musical talent on vocals backed by the rhythm section with Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, Saxophone/ Clarinet and other guest artistes. This versatile ensemble will play some of the latest and most iconic songs of yesterday and today, completely rearranged and all brought back…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Tai chi is a 4000-year-old martial art and works on the integration of body, mind and soul, on the principal that every physical ailment stems from the mind and that a proper balance between mind and body can correct and prevent these issues. Tai Chi facilitates the smooth flow of energy in the…
CRICKET India Win ODI Series. Shocking Defeat By NZ: Prior to the 4th ODI, India was three up against New Zealand, but the absence of Dhoni and Kohli got the Kiwis to strike back with an eight wicket victory! Man of the Match Trent Boult’s magnificent five wicket haul (5-21) helped New Zealand restore parity…
Ahmedabad’s Parsis celebrated Republic Day on 26th January, 2019, arranged consecutively for the fifth year, by the Trustees of the Dhanjishaw and Manijeh Gamir Charitable Trust [DMGCT]. Nearly 325 community members attended the event which started at 10:30 am, with the flag hoisting done by Chief Guest Maj. Gen. [Retd.] Rohinton Jambusarwalla from Pune, who…