The great pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, once said, “Eyes are more accurate witnesses than ears.” Indeed, eyes are a vital part of our body. Good eyesight is very important for our daily activities like reading, watching television, internet surfing, writing notes and so much more. Yoga can immensely help improve your eye-sight by keeping the…
The human-dog relationship is timeless! Even so, when it comes to understanding our canine’s crazy quirks, we are often left stumped. Let’s take a look at a few quirky dog-behaviours that people often find confounding about canines. Why do dogs eat faeces? This disgusting behaviour has a name – ‘Coprophagia’, and is perfectly normal canine…
The collar of your shirt frames your face, especially when you wear a tie. Are you choosing the right style of collar that will best compliment your face? The following are three vital tips, based on your face-structure, that will help select the apt collar for you, especially during those formal occasions which call for…
When it rains, it pours! And it is pouring here in Mumbai and around. The transformation is immediate and obvious. The city transforms with its flooded streets, delayed public transport system and harried commuters. The country side transforms differently. The brown gives way to the green, the white and grey of rivers gives way to…
A beautiful, perfect, attractive smile is something everyone aspires to have since the time fairy-tales were woven into our lives! Ancient Egyptian mummies and Etruscan excavations have been found to have wires woven between teeth, and varied types of tooth jewels placed for the effect of increasing the individual’s attractiveness. There are various aspects of…
Acne, also known as pimples, occurs when oil and dead skin cells accumulate on hair follicles. They mostly appear on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Various forms of pimples exist based on the severity of the condition. Acne affects virtually everyone at some point in their lives. It’s most frequent amongst teenagers, affecting…
દેબબંદ તેહમુરસની ત્રીસ વરસની પાદશાહી હતી. અવસ્તામાં ‘તખ્મઉપ’ અને પહેલવીમાં ‘તખ્મોપ’ તરીકે ઓળખાયો છે. ફારસી લેખકોએ હોશંગનો દીકરો કહે છે. પણ બુન્દહિશ્ન પ્રમાણો હોશંગના દીકરાનો દીકરો ‘વીવંધન’નો પુત્ર હતો અને જમશેદનો મોટોભાઈ હતો. એ પાદશાહ ‘દીવબન્દ’ અવસ્તા ‘દએવબિશ’ નામે જાણીતો હતો. કારણ એણે દેવોને જેર કર્યા હતા. તેહમુરસે રામ ઈઝદની બંદગી કરી માંગ્યુ હતું કે…
26th June is observed as ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’. Even as the controversy-ridden, superhit film, ‘Udta Punjab’ makes waves in India by exposing the ugly underbelly of the drug menace in Punjab, Parsi Times Editor and qualified psychotherapist, Anahita Subedar, shares an equally appalling reality within our community, that’s been growing…
Dr. Arnavaz Manekji Havewala, MDS, has been chosen to deliver a presentation on her case study, ‘The Role Of The Human Papilloma Virus In Oral Carcinomas – A Review With Case Report’ at the 30th International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA), to be held in Vienna, Austria, from the 28th to the…
Homeopathy is an evidence-based, empirical medicine that works by strengthening and stimulating the body’s own curative powers to heal any distress within the body. In this article, Dr. Batra, known worldwide for his expertise and contribution to the field of homeopathy, discusses 5 facts about homeopathy that reveal some of the most salient features of…
Contributed by PT Reader Freny Kelawalla This is my prayer to thee my Lord, Strike, strike at the root of peneary in my heart, Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before insolent might Give me the strength…