[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times is pleased to start a new fortnightly column for our readers providing them the finer aspects and nuances of LAW, as relevant to our community. We look forward to your queries and responses at feedback@parsi-times.com. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Do you have the will to protect your loved ones after you? Marzee Kerawala, a…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Homage unto the Amesha Spentas, the lordly and shining, the Holy Immortals, that are seven with Thee, their father and creator, O Ahura Mazda. These Thy Archangels…
On 5th September, 2016, Er. Pervez Karanjia, Panthaky of Sodawaterwalla Agiary, was invited by Rustom Cooper from Rahnumae Mazdayasnan Sabha, to speak on the ‘Denkard Nama’, meaning, ‘acts of religion’, at Karani Agiary in Cusrow Baug. Er. Karanjia elucidated, “The Denkard Nama is a 9th century encyclopaedia about how we should live based on the…
A well-known saying goes, ‘If you don’t use it, you will lose it!’ Exercising the brain is very important. We usually neglect ‘mental alertness’ – which helps keep our brain active and dynamic. One has to be active and alert, not just during learning/studying, but at all times. The brain doesn’t decay with age but…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Zoroastrianism is a religion built on simplicity, purity and nature. PT Writer and Religious Scholar, Dara Khodaiji explores the essence of Zoroastrianism by providing insights into a few guidelines that were passed down to us by our Prophet Zarathustra.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Spitman Zarathushtra came into this world smiling. He grew up to be a poet…
Kosha Mangsho A spicy and flavour mutton curry that boasts of the flavors of Bengal Ingredients: 750 grams Mutton on bone, cut into pieces; ½ cup Yogurt; 2 tsp. Garlic paste; 2 tsp. Ginger paste; 1 tsp. Cumin powder; 1½ tsp. Coriander powder; 1 tsp. Garam Masala powder; 1 tsp Mustard oil; 2 large Onion…
The Parsi Directory is a unique app which incorporates more than 78,500 live registrations, making it the largest and free Worldwide Listing of Parsis, Iranis and Zoroastrians across the world. It also includes global Institutions like Agiaries, Associations, Baugs for Wedding and Navjotes, Dharamshalas, Sanatoriums, etc. Download it from Play Store via this link (https://goo.gl/XNDVBN)….
‘હલો શું છે શિરીન?’ ‘તમો…તમો આયા તેથી થેન્કસ, પણ તમારા મધરની તબિયત ઘણી બગડી આવવાથી તમને હમણાં જ બોલાવે છે. ‘શું થયું મંમાને?’ ‘છાતીમાં ઘણી પેન મારેછ તેથી પ્લીઝ… પ્લીઝ ફીલ, તમો જલ્દી આવો કારણ મને એકલી હોવાથી બીક લાગે છે. તે કકળતો આરજુ કરતો અવાજ બોલતો બંધ પડયો કે ફિરોઝ ફ્રેઝરે મકકમતાથી જણાવી દીધું….
ઈ.સ. ૧૮૭૯-૮૦ની સાલમાં, નાટકની હાલત બગડવા માંડી હતી. એવો ઝોરાસ્ટ્રિયન ડ્રામેટિક સોસાયટીને પોતાનો સ્તમ-સોહરાબનો ખેલ કરવા માટે એક નાટકશાળા મળવી મુશ્કિલ થઈ પડી હતી. વિકટોરિયા નાટકશાળામાં વિકટોરિયા કલબ પોતાનું કામ કરતી હતી, અને શંકરશેટની નાટકશાળામાં કુંવરજી પઠગો મારી બેઠેલા, એટલે ઝોરાસ્ટ્રિયન કલબ કયાં નાટક કરે? એ વખતે ક્રાફર્ડ માર્કેટની સામે, પ્રખ્યાત નાટક ઉત્તેજક મંડળી પોતાનું…
The prestigious ‘UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit’ (for restoration) was awarded to Cama Building, a residential building situated in Marzban Colony at Mumbai Central on the 1st of September, 2016. This is the third UNESCO award for the Garib Zarthostiona Rehthan Fund (GZRF), which had previously teamed up for the restoration of Sethna Building…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Astrologer, Reiki Master, Crystal Reader and Numero-Tarot Guru, Jasvi tells you your birthstone based on your month of birth, and explores it qualities and strengths.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] January Birthstone – GARNET: ‘Success Stone’: It rekindles passion, renews love and helps one to express emotions more easily. It also prevents fears of insecurity, helps success in…