On Tuesday, 21st June, 2016, we celebrate the 2nd International Yoga Day (IYD). The idea was first proposed by PM Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, where he stated, “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. This tradition is 5,000 years old. It embodies unity of…
Dear Editor, In PT’s May 28th issue, Kersee Kabrajee worries about the dwindling number of our community and suggests we call ourselves Indian Zoroastrians because we came to India as Zoroastrians and not as Parsis. I wonder in what way it is going to help us increase our population. I also wonder if anybody heard…
Dear Editor, Your article dated Saturday, 04th June, 2016 in the Parsi Times, “HOMAJI NI BAAJ” was well-timed. Many elders are aware of the sacrifice made by Homaji, yet how many of the young could even have heard of this saintly personage’s name! Be it as it may! There is yet another Homaji very few,…
Dear Editor and Parsi Times team, I can’t begin to express how grateful I am for the lovely write up you published highlighting the recent past. I am so honoured to be part of such a trend setting newspaper! So many Parsi youngsters have come up to me and congratulated me about this and have…
Dear Readers, Up until I went through the numerous Father’s Day Contest entries, I wasn’t certain of what I would convey in today’s editorial. But before I head there, let me thank all our readers for the overwhelming response – and I don’t mean just in terms of quantity. Parsi Times is privileged to be…
Canine Behaviourist Shirin Merchant says, “Don’t let allergies come between you and your dog”. Here’s how… Porus loved dogs. Unfortunately, the boy was allergic to dogs and hence his parents could never get their ten-year-old son his own pet. Then one day, a friend showed them a newspaper cutting on ‘hypoallergenic dogs’. It suggested that…
Making the most of the summer vacation, the Malcolm Baug Parsi Gymkhana (MBPG) hosted ‘May Fair 2016’ on the 21st and 22nd of May, 2016, with Parsi Times as the Media Partner. Inaugurated by Malcolm Baug resident- Homai Katrak, the evening saw crowds across all age groups dropping in to treat their taste buds to…
Frazan Adil Kotwal, from Pune, is a Dastur who has received global accolades for his talent as an Opera singer (baritone), at the young age of twenty-three! His extraordinary talent has been praised by top international opera critics as being in “possession of a fine voice, artistic sensitivity, ability to communicate in his music-making and personal…
Ervad Harvesp Dastur, son of Mahanaz and Dasturji Cyrus Noshirwan Dastur completed his Martab ceremony on Roj Ashishvangh, Mah Adar. The ceremony was performed at Seth Dadabhai Naoshirwanji Modi Atashbehram, Surat, under the guidance of Er. Faredoon Turel and assisted by Er. Harvesp Sanjana. Twelve year old, Ervad Shareez Sidhwa, son of Zubin and Dilnaz…
When you look into the eyes of any animal, you see a friend who gives unconditional love and will ask for nothing else in return. Parsi Times Reporter, Binaisha M. Surti locks eyes with many such beautiful creatures aboard ZYNG’s trip to the animal rescue shelter at Karjat. Zoroastrian Youth of Next Generation (ZYNG) organized…
Established on 9th June, 1820, Tarapore Parsi Jarthosti Anjuman celebrated its 196th anniversary on 16th May, 2016 (Roj Ardibehest, Mah Dae). Jasan ceremony was performed by Er. Pallonji P. Dastoor, Er. Sohrab P. Dastoor, Er. Zarir M. Dastoor and Er. Jal F. Bhesadia. Humbandagi by priests and devotees was followed by a small speech by…