The BJPC Institution celebrated its Annual Day on 14th December, 2016, at the Tejpal Auditorium. Completing 125 glorious years, the event witnessed dance performances, skits, and various other performances, followed by the release of the 15th edition of their annual magazine, ‘BJPCIANA’ by the Chief Guest Captain Percy Master and his wife Arin Master.
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you interesting facts about our beloved Bombay! Explore this city’s amusing history and get to know why and how so many streets and places got their names with KYB![/otw_shortcode_info_box] The Elephanta Island Once the capital of a powerful local kingdom, Elephanta was earlier known by the name Gharapuri, derived from…
Over the last week, our community has witnessed a huge uproar with social media platforms – Facebook and Whatsapp – going abuzz non-stop regarding the news about Navsari’s Anjuman allegedly planning to hold a meeting on Sunday, 8th January, 2017, to consider the controversial proposal permitting the building of a ‘burial site’ or Aramgah within…
With Steamed Chicken Momos With Chilli-Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 250 gm Chicken Mince; 1 medium bowl Maida (refined flour); 2 Onions finely chopped; 1 Garlic Pod finely chopped; Coriander leaves finely chopped (optional); Salt and Pepper to taste; 2 tbsp. Oil. Method: Add a pinch of salt in the Maida (flour) and knead into a soft…
Dadysett Charity Trust organized the 2nd Humbandagi dedicated to Behram Yazad at the hall next to the Aatash Behram, on the eve of Behram Roj, 3rd January, 2017. The Humbandagi was conducted by Er. Darayesh Katrak, Secretary of the Trust, who went on to speak on the ‘Importance Of Worshipping Behram Yazad’. He emphasized the…
Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana’s annual New Year’s Eve, ‘Masquerade’ was full of festivity and fun with members and guests dressed in their best, grooving to both, golden era as well as latest dance hits played by DJ Aarish Daruwalla of Mazda Audio Video Lab who ensured to get everyone on the dancefloor. Tanaz Godiwalla had…
Meher, a fourteen year old (name changed for confidentiality purposes) had been wanting a bicycle for her birthday. However, knowing that her parents could not afford one, she never asked. So imagine her delight when her neighbour gifted her one on that day. Meher was overjoyed and kept asking her neighbour how she could possibly…
The New Year party organised by GBRWA at Godrej Baug to ring in 2017 rocked till the wee hours of the morning. Young and old all had a blast with DJ Osh’s fab music and event arrangement. Gaurav Caterers satisfied all palates with delectable starters and a dinner spread. Tiny tots as well as seniors…
Malcolm Baug kick started New Year’s eve event, ‘laMBada’ at the hall, transforming it into a party scene with DJ Yazad Karai keeping the party going into the wee hours. Spot prizes and dinner vouchers saw community members participating in the TicketSelfie contest along with other on-spot games likes tattoos, long beards and rolling in…
CRICKET Mumbai In Ranji Trophy Finals: Mumbai gained a thumping victory by 6 wickets against Tamil Nadu in the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy and sailed into this year’s finals to regain the title of champions. Opting to bat, Tamil Nadu amassed 305 in 115.2 overs during their first innings with half centuries from Kaushik…
Based on the 2011 novel by Patrick Ness — and centred around the original idea of Siobhan Dowd as she herself was dying of cancer — A Monster Calls is an unusual tale of 12-year-old Conor O’ Malley (Lewis MacDougall), who, as the voice-over informs us in the beginning, is ‘too old to be a…