CRICKET India Beats Pakistan: An all-round, dominating effort from the men in blue helped them comfortably beat arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets during the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Indian bowlers bundled out Pakistan for a paltry 162 in 43.1 overs. After the initial hiccup of losing both openers, Shoaib Malik…
The most talked about muscle in the abdominal group is the Rectus Abdominis, popularly known as the six-pack abs. Such is the interest in this strap like muscle that various contraptions are available in the market that promise chiseled and sculpted washboard abs! The Rectus Abdominis is unique; in that it can be worked out…
The Parsi Punchayet Complex Welfare Association (PPCWA) organised a Volleyball tournament on 16th September, 2018, with sixteen colony members participating in teams. The event was ably organised by PPCWA representatives including Nilofer Waghchhipawala, Penaaz Bhathena, Arnaz Goimewala, Neville Anklesaria and Zubin Bacha. The event concluded with a vote of thanks to all the participants, winners…
For those unfamiliar with the subject – Saadat Hasan Manto (1912-1955) was a prolific storywriter who supplemented his earnings by penning film scripts. His writings could be acerbic and vitriolic, but more of that latter. Biographies are generally arduous to navigate, leaving the filmmaker with a tough choice – whom to appease – the paying…
“Bruno… Come here… BRUNO! NOW!” you shout as your pooch walks slowly towards you, detouring to cock a leg at a few bushes on the way. You wait impatiently for him to hurry back to you. “BRUNO!” …you’re getting increasingly angrier! He knows his command, and is being stubborn, you think. Wait till he gets…
‘Moovit’ provides personal assistance for public transport travel. Commuters can find updated bus and train time, transit maps, and real-time line arrivals based on GPS devices on buses, subways, and trains. You can locate nearby stations, travel with on-the-go live navigation guidance and receive get-off alerts at your destination to ensure a smooth ride. MOOVIT…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]On popular demand by our readers, PT is delighted to coax our brilliant writer, Dara Khodaiji, into sharing another set of his ‘info-taining’ Idioms… [/otw_shortcode_info_box] . Idioms aren’t idiotic. They are replete with wisdom, lessons in morals and a lot more besides being amusing. ‘Being the breadwinner’: Most of our life is spent…
11-year-old, Hoshvan Ginwala of Zydus School for Excellence, Ahmedabad, recently bagged the Gold medal in the ‘All India Shito-Ryu Karate Championship’, held in Ahmedabad on 2nd September, 2018. Training in Karate for over six years, Hoshvan made his mark at the competition in ‘Kumite’ in the 5 -11 years category. Currently training for future competitions, Hoshvan…
The Bai Avabai Framji Petit Girls High School (Bandra) recently participated in the AISM ICSE Regional Inter-School Kho-Kho tournament conducted by Ryewood International School on 11th and 12th September, 2018, at the Mahatma Gandhi School, Bandra East and won the first place after beating opponents Gokuldham High School and Junior College Goregaon. Participating in the…
The Parsi Punchayet Complex Welfare Association (PPCWA) organised a Fancy Dress competition on 15th September, 2018, with over twenty-nine children, aged two to sixteen years, participated across various categories. The event commenced with Committee President felicitating the judges for the day, BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai along with wife and CEO of WAPIZ, Anahita Desai. This…
The Banaji Atash Behram has been undergoing renovations, thanks to the tireless efforts of a few Zoroastrians who have voluntarily undertaken the painting and polish work of the holy structure. Commencing in September 2017, the group of dedicated Zoroastrians, headed by Homiar Mehta and guided by CEO, WAPIZ, Anahita Desai, have dedicated most of their…