Think Venice and its gondola rides, beautiful churches, mouth-watering pizzas and pastas, Casanova, and musicals that flash through your imagination. Venice is probably one of the most romantic cities on earth. Venice is built on an archipelago of 117 islands connected by 177 canals and 409 bridges. A gondola ride, whether during the day or…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Dara Khodaiji takes us on a journey of how fashion in Parsi Lagans and Navjotes has come a long way and evolved into today’s contemporary chic-wear … or has it? [/otw_shortcode_info_box] This is the season of Vohu avi re avi, vohu bhale re avi, or if you please, it’s ‘Here Comes the Bride’…
Adding the festive twist to the legendary Chikita Cafe, owner and food enthusiast, Merwan Jamshedian, now offers delightful changes in both – the menu and the venue – to accommodate the changing needs and preferences of consumers in the oncoming Lagan and party season. “There’s been a change in people’s preferences with regard to both…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#ffdbe3″ css_class=”boxed”]Marriage is the most important relationship in your life. Some criteria that lead to a happy marriage include knowing when you’re ready, and having a good understanding of yourself, your expectations and your partner. Do you think you’re ready to take the plunge with your partner? Take this Quiz (preferably along with…
The Perfect Formula For A Great Life It will be appropriate to begin this short treatise by quoting two eminent individuals of bygone eras, on their take about marriages… “There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye, keep house as man and wife” by Homer (the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#ffdbe3″ css_class=”boxed”]‘Chomp’ on our all-time favourite Parsi recipes made better, provided by Palafala and Parvana Noorani. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] . . . . Dhan Dar With Prawn/Fish Patia (Serves 4-6): Ingredients: 500 gms (2 1/2 cups) pigeon peas (toor dal); 1 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; ghee to fry the onions, plus 1…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#ffdbe3″ css_class=”boxed”]Here’s two innovative cocktails for our readers provided by ‘Kling Bar Solutions’, professional bartending and liquid catering services for weddings, navjotes, corporate events and all indoor/outdoor parties, coupled with a lotta fun, warmth and innovation![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Cheers with Guava Mary Cocktail Ingredients: 45 ml Vodka, 4 oz Guava juice, 2 to 3…
My best friend’s wedding is around the corner and with every passing day, his budgeting goes excessive! As the big day draws closer, he gets increasingly confused – he’s neither boggled by the fact that the secret of a happy marriage remains a secret, nor is he perturbed that he is serving a life sentence…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#ffdbe3″ css_class=”boxed”]Dara Khodaiji takes us on a journey of how fashion in Parsi Lagans and Navjotes has come a long way and evolved into today’s contemporary chic-wear … or has it? [/otw_shortcode_info_box] This is the season of Vohu avi re avi, vohu bhale re avi, or if you please, it’s ‘Here Comes the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#ffdbe3″ css_class=”boxed”]Good music in lagans and navjotes is a given. However, it is a good host behind the mic that brings the function to life! And come November, marking the onset of the lagan-navjote season, there is no one in greater demand than Maharukh Dadachanji as the number one hostess for ensuring that…
Dear Readers, Once again, on behalf of Team Parsi Times, I thank all of you for the abundant response to our Lagan Special Issue. It felt contented, like we were doing something right, to be showered with mails not just from readers who had participated in our Lagan Special Issue Contest, but also from so…