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Contests

Caption This – January 06, 2018
ByPT Reporter 6 January 20187 May 2018

Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 10th January, 2018. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “Standing Cat: I really AM Puss-in-Boots! Just couldn’t afford the GST anymore!” – By Zara E. Master (New Delhi) . [/otw_shortcode_info_box]

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Contests

New Year Contest Results
ByPT Reporter 6 January 20185 January 2018

We thank all our readers for sending in an overwhelming response to our New Year Contest. Congratulations to the following Top 3 Winners! . Ding Dong Tolls The Bell – By Ruby Daruwalla Ding dong tolls the bell, With its chime, the year 2017 fell. The whole world tried to pick it up, and…

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Community News

Malcom Baug Organises ‘laMBada 2017’
ByPT Reporter 6 January 20185 January 2018

Malcolm Baug’s New Year extravaganza, ‘laMBada’ witnessed a great turn out of New Year eve-goers enjoying with an unlimited supply of hot flowing starters, drinks and splendid music. ‘The Final Countdown’ ushered in 2018 amongst much cheer and celebrations. ‘laMBada’ organizing committee extended appreciation to their patrons, Gaurav Caterers, Nyumarkk Media WorkTM, Media Partner Parsi…

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Community News

S F Jokhi Agiary Celebrates 18th Salgreh
ByKhushroo P. Mehta 6 January 20185 January 2018

The Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary at Godrej Baug celebrated its 18th salgreh on 16th December, 2017, with a Machi in Uziran Geh performed by Panthaki Er. Harvesp Madon, followed by a jasan performed by Panthaki Er. Harvesp Madon, Er. Burjis Desai and Er. Delzad Inspector. Attended by over hundred Zarthostis, the jasan concluded with a…

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Community News

XYZ’s ‘Xtragavanza Cancer Drive’
ByPT Reporter 6 January 20185 January 2018

Staying true to the spirit of Christmas, Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) groups visited various cancer hospitals and institutions in December 2017, as a part of the ‘Xtragavanza Cancer Drive’. XYZ’s Thane group – Noshirwan’s Knights – visited Sion hospital, while Cyrus’ Superstars (Khareghat Colony and Godrej Baug) visited St Jude’s Children’s Home which provides palliative…

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Community News

Appeal: Support Godrej
ByPT Reporter 6 January 20185 January 2018

A Helping Hand Is More Powerful Than Praying Lips . We are thankful that our appeal in Parsi Times dated 9th December, 2017 received appreciable response from generous donors who promptly contributed to the cause of the four NGOs. However, more funds are needed to mobilize various time bound projects and activities to help the…

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Editorial

From The Editor’s Desk
ByPT Reporter 6 January 20185 January 2018

Dear Readers, Welcome to 2018! A New Year brings with it a sense of immense hope, symbolising ‘new beginnings’ and a ‘clean slate’ for us to sketch a more rhythmic poetry of our lives. It’s nearly like the universe gives us that encouraging pat on the back saying, “go forth, ye warrior, try again”, and…

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Technology

TechKnow With Tantra: Practo
ByPT Reporter 6 January 20185 January 2018

Practo is the world’s leading healthcare app that connects you with everything you need to take care of yourself and loved ones. Find good doctors and book instant appointments, chat with them online, order medicines at a discount, book lab tests and get personalised health tips. You can even upload your medical records online and…

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Horoscope

Jasvi’s Numero – Tarot Predictions
ByDr. Jasvi 6 January 20188 January 2018

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” 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. 11; Lucky Card: Justice): Victory is on the cards for you. Your legal issues will get sorted out soon. Your healing has started. You have mastered the art of juggling finances and this will be of great…

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Sports

Sports Roundup – 6th January 2018
ByBinaisha M. Surti 6 January 20185 January 2018

CRICKET Vidarbha Clinch Maiden Ranji Trophy A magnificent team effort by Vidharbha helped clinch their first Ranji Trophy title at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, winning by nine wickets. Veteran player, Wasim Jaffer hit the winning boundary ringing in the win. Batting first, Delhi notched up 296 in 102.5 overs as Dhruv Shorey top…

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Religion

Create In Me The Penitent Spirit, Ahura Mazda!
ByPT Reporter 6 January 20185 January 2018

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered”]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] . Not to sin is better than to expiate sin, I avow, Ahura Mazda. But if I have sinned through weakness of the flesh or ignorance or thoughtlessness or…

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