Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

  Reply To Dhanda’s Letter Published In Mumbai Samachar (June 04, 2017)   Editor’s Note: Since the above mentioned letter, as alleged by the undersigned Godrej Baug Residents Welfare Association leaders, makes unsubstantiated statements which need to be responded to, with the aim of providing the truth to our community members, Parsi Times is printing…

Know Your Bombay

Know Your Bombay

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you lesser known, amusing facts about our beloved Bombay. Explore this city’s history with these informational nuggets! [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Banganga Tank: Built way back in 1127 AD, Banganga Tank is an ancient water tank that forms part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex in Malabar Hill, South Mumbai. One of the holiest Hindu sites in…

Chomp And Cheers: Kerala Lobster Curry (Konch Kari)

Chomp And Cheers: Kerala Lobster Curry (Konch Kari)

Kerala Lobster Curry (Konch Kari) Ingredients: 3 tbsp. Vegetable Oil; ½ tsp. Black Mustard Seeds; 12 Curry Leaves; 1 Onion, thinly sliced; 1 tsp. fresh Ginger, finely chopped; 1 tsp. Garlic, finely chopped; 2 small Green Chillies, slit open; 1 Dried Red Chilli; 1/2 tsp. Ground Paprika; 1/2 tsp. Ground Turmeric; 1 tsp. Ground Coriander;…

Lions Club Intnl Centenary Celebrations

Lions Club Intnl Centenary Celebrations

The world’s largest and fastest growing service club, Lions Clubs International, organized another leg of its centenary celebrations, with a ‘Community Legacy Project’ of refurbishing Colaba Police Chowky at Gateway of India, on 7th June, 2017. Inaugurated by International President 2017-18, Lion Dr. Naresh Aggarwal, the project was coordinated by District Governor Elect Lion Pradip…

Curtains Fall On HPY 2017

Curtains Fall On HPY 2017

The 31st Valedictory function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) took place on 4th June, 2017 at the JB Vachha High School, where over a hundred and seventy just-out-of-school teenagers spent a month participating in entertaining and informative activities. Commencing on a pious note, Er. Firdosh Pavri invoked the blessings of the Almighty, followed…

TechKnow With Tantra- Car Maintenance Reminder

TechKnow With Tantra- Car Maintenance Reminder

‘Car Maintenance Reminder’ is an all-in-one car application that helps you : 1. Keep track of mileage, fuel efficiency and cost; 2. Log services, and get maintenance reminder when a due date approaches. For getting Fuel Efficiency, you need to enter ‘petrol filled’ and ‘mileage’ every time you fill petrol. And you will also get…

BPP Athletic Summer Camp Concludes

BPP Athletic Summer Camp Concludes

The Bombay Parsi Punchayet’s Athletic Coaching Camp at Rustom Baug concluded on 28th May, 2017 (started on 2nd May). It comprised over 80 participants split up into groups including ‘Tiny Beginners’, ‘Sprinters’, ‘Hurdlers’, ‘Jumpers’ and ‘Throwers’. Ten coaches and helpers explained and demonstrated the fundamentals and supervised the actions of the trainees. Well-wishers and past…

Parsi Ambulance And Nursing Divisions Celebrate Annual Day

Parsi Ambulance And Nursing Divisions Celebrate Annual Day

The Parsi Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, an offshoot of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, celebrated its ‘113th Annual Day and Prize Distribution Ceremony’ on 4th June, 2017, at the NM Wadia Hall in Mumbai. Dae Mahino Jasans, one each for the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, were conducted simultaneously by Er. Hormuzd Raoji and Er. Cyrus…