ભારત જ એક એવો દેશ છે જેને તહેવારની ભૂમિ કહેવામાં આવે છે. આવા જ તહેવારોમાંનો એક ખાસ તહેવાર છે દિવાળી જે દશેરાના વીસ દિવસ પછી આવે છે! ભગવાન રામ ૧૪ વરસનો વનવાસ ભોગવી પોતાના રાજ્યમાં પાછા આવવાની ખુશીમાં ઉજવવામાં આવે છે. પોતાની ખુશી દર્શાવવા અયોધ્યાવાસી આખા રાજ્યને રોશનીમાં નવડાવી મૂકે છે. અને ફટાકળાના અવાજમાં આખું…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The 18th edition of Mumbai Film Festival kicked off with delegates, media and filmmakers from all over the world assembling at one or the other of the seven venues spread across the city. Our film critic Hoshang K. Katrak reports.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Dog Days (China, 95 min); Dir. – Jordan Schiele: An Abba-type Chinese song…
Dear Readers, This week has seen not just our community, but the entire nation and the media (of course) go abuzz with the shocking news about Cyrus Mistry’s ouster by the Tatas. Ever since the news broke out, confusions and speculations are rife within our community, increasingly on digital platforms, as each new day unveiled…
જો તમારો જન્મ ઓકટોબરની ૨૯મી તારીખે થયો હોય તો… તમે તમારી તર્કશક્તિ અને બુધ્ધિપૂર્વકની ઘડેલી યોજનાને અમલમાં મૂકવાથી પૈસો મેળવી શકશો. તમારી ભલમનસાઈનો લાભ બીજા ઉઠાવશે. પ્રવાસમાં તકલીફ થશે. પરદેશગમન એટલે કે ફોરેન ટ્રાવેલ થશે. એમાંથી ખૂબ સારો લાભ થશે. જે કાર્ય તમે હાથમાં લેશો એને પૂરી નિષ્ઠાથી પૂર્ણ કરશો. બીજાના દુ:ખે દુ:ખી અને બીજાના…
Parsis as a community love to celebrate. Not just their own feasts and festivals, even Diwali and Christmas are celebrated with equal gusto. However, often in our enthusiasm, we unknowingly violate certain fundamental precepts of our religion. For example, the misuse of firecrackers during the festival of Diwali. Not only are firecrackers a source of…
XYZ presents ‘BRAINIAX’ – a unique method that tests the ability of children through mental maths, Sudoku, quiz, science fair and an entrepreneurship presentation. ‘Brainiax’ is organised in association with ZOSTA (Zoroastrian Student Teacher Association) for schoolchildren across Mumbai. It will be held on Sunday, 13th November 2016 at JB Vachha School, Dadar. For details…
Social Worker and Crusader for a ‘Better Colaba’, Rohit Pande, has been dedicating his efforts towards the betterment of Colaba residents and is primarily responsible for the wave of the cultural and educational movement in Colaba. In keeping with his vision of providing holistic development for all children, Rohit has introduced effective extracurricular initiatives alongside…
ZYNG hosted its second Karaoke night at The Local, Fort on 23rd October, 2016. The event saw a good turnout of enthusiastic ZYNG members and cheerful new faces of the ZYNG clan too. The evening began with some rocking bawa singers rocking the joint and a few novice ones shedding their inhibitions, and singing away….
Of all the branches of Occult Science, one of the most interesting is the study of aura. Speaking concisely, the aura is a subtle, magnetic emanation generated by the etheric and other forces of the being or object with which it is connected. Everything in nature generates its own aura, atmosphere or magnetism. The fact…
Calling all our Bawas and Bawis who plan to tie the knot! Empower yourself, your spouse and your marriage with Dr. Mickey Mehta’s ‘Lagan Ma Magan’ session, powered by Parsi Times! Prepare yourself for the perfect ‘lagan’ (married life) with a one-day session which promises all our to-be-married couples a day of exciting activities and…
Kersi-The Mestro Dear Editor, This has reference to your article ‘Oh Lord, Thank You For The Music’ – a very appropriate tribute beautifully penned by Hoshang Katrak. Yes, Kersi was indeed a musical encyclopedia. He was fond of Western as well as Indian music. In fact, the entire family was blessed with talent for music….