The world lost one of the most celebrated sports figures of the 20th century, the legendary Boxing Champ Muhammad Ali, on June 3, 2016. Ali, who passed away at the age of 74 in Arizona (USA), was known for displaying some of the most extraordinary boxing techniques. Ruby Lilaowala pays a tribute to this boxing…
Coffee has come a long way since my childhood, when the beans would be roasted, put in a grinder and brewed to perfection. Today, we hear of instant noodles, instant sex (without love) and instant coffee. Like everything else in life, coffee has become complicated. Today, you do not ask just for a coffee. It…
The past two months witnessed much buzz anticipating the big day – HPY’s big bash on the 4th of June, 2016, celebrating its 30th or Pearl Anniversary – with a fab musical play ‘That One Month’, by Meherzad Patel, followed by dinner by Joss, at the Jamshedji Bhabha theatre, NCPA. Thus embodying the very…
Fear is what makes you live, But let’s you take more than what you can give, Like a butterfly who respects a cocoons essence, Fear not; shelter yourself with an Insurance… Insurance is the first step towards a healthy investment. It not only provides a safety net for your family while you walk the tight…
“A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit”. These are the words by Francois Rabelais who was a major French Renaissance Writer way back in the 16th century. A child is God’s greatest gift and we should always encourage children to excel. We feel very scared when we…
Eczema is a chronic skin condition in which there is an irritation and inflammation of the skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. It is neither a serious problem, nor is it a contagious. However, the red, swollen and itchy skin can cause emotional and psychosocial stress in affected individuals. Eczema is…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]A statistical data presented by Google states that the increase in the consumption of short films among the masses, is in tandem with the growth of ‘Shamiana’ – the leading short-film club in Asia. This week as ‘Shamiana’ celebrates its 8th anniversary, Parsi Times Special Correspondent, Delaveen Tarapore chats with its versatile founder,…
On 4th June, 2016, ACC Limited’s current ad ex-employees organized the annual Dae Mahino Jasan at Cama Baug (Big Otla) which was performed by Er. Keki Raoji. The jasan was followed by housie, lucky draw and dinner, which was catered by N. Dalal caterers. The annual jashan that brought all the employees together, was made…
Dadar Parsee Youths Assembly High School has secured 100% results in the SSC Board Exams for the 16th year in succession! All 159 students secured a minimum First Class, with 108 students scoring Distinction and 28 students achieving above 90%! Two Parsi high-scorers include Ruzan Mehernosh Tata (93%) and Rustom Adil Makoojina (92.4%). Amusingly, a…
On the auspicious Roj Daepadin, Mah Dae (1385 Y.Z.), 5th June, 2016, SAZCOWAN (Salsette Zoroastrian Colony Welfare Association) organized a Dae Mahino Jashan for the residents in the community hall. The hall was packed and there was a delightful rendition of the Humbandagi after the Jashan. The evening then got into entertainment mode with housie…
Captain Colony held its annual Dae Mahino Jashan and get-together on 5th June, 2016 (Daepdin Roj). The Jashan, performed by Kappawalla Agiary Dasturjis, was followed by an eve of fun and games and a contributory community dinner by Er. Nariman Dalal. The young and old thoroughly enjoyed the eve, ably organized by Chairman Rayomand Sabawalla,…