[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]As the holy month of Adar (dedicated to the Divinity of Fire) draws to a close, Parsi Times is pleased to carry the story of Iranshah, the very first Atashbehram that our forebears consecrated in India. Why is this fire named Iranshah? Did we bring this fire from Iran? Was it consecrated in…
[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] The Kavis and the Karapans, the seeingly blind and the hearingly deaf, who worked as exorcists and cast out demons and with charlatanism prospered among the ignorant and…
Perizya Zack from Behram Baug Parsi Colony (Jogeshwari) and a student of Vibgyor High School (Goregaon), did everyone proud scoring a brilliant 95.4% in the ICSE 2019 examinations. She owes her success to her proud parents – Zubin and Gulshan Zack – as also her teachers for this accomplishment. Perizya believes in striking a balance between…
Meherzeen Siganporia, from Chatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School (Vile Parle), scored a fabulous 98.2% in the ICSE Board exams, ranking third in her school. The daughter of proud parents – Mahatab and Viraf Siganporia – Meherzeen believes that consistency is the key to success. A black belt in karate and passionate about travel and photography, Meherzeen is…
Hushrav Buhariwalla, from Campion School, has secured an outstanding 97% (overall) in the ICSE Board exams! The son of proud parents, Hanoz and Sanober Buhariwalla, Hushrav has been a top-rank topper through school, winning numerous awards at the Inter-school model United Nations, including the prestigious Harvard model United Nations, India. He intends to pursue a career…
Aviva Cyrus Todiwala from Ryan International School (Nerul, Navi Mumbai) has secured 94.83% in the ICSE Board exams, doing herself and her family proud! Aviva’s accomplishment is based on self-study – without any tuitions or coaching classes – so the results further exemplify the fruits of her hard work and determination to succeed! Daughter of…
Meherbai’s Mandli reads Parsi Times every week, from cover to cover chipi-chipi-ney and hold discussions on its various topics. A couple of weeks ago, they read a rather provocative article on why some women prefer dogs to men in the famous ‘Pet Puja’ column, and this is how the discussion went… PT Article: ‘A Study says that…
9-year-old Ervad Farzan Mehernosh Rabadi, son of Dilkhush and Er. Mehernosh Nariman Rabadi, was ordained Navar on April 28th, 2019 (Roj Daepmeher Mah Adar), from Sethna Agiary, under the guidance of Er. Khushravi Palia. Heartiest congratulations to Ervad Farzan!
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]‘PT Push’ is Parsi Times’ endeavour to promote and encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship, dedicated to furthering the cause of all budding entrepreneurs in our community, by sharing their efforts with our readers, to gain your support for their ventures. In this episode, PT Push presents Kainaaz Mehta, Founder and Owner of ‘Ammara’. Uncomfortable…
On 15th May, 2019, Mumbai-based Dr. Jehangir A Kohiyar, considered the pioneer of modern tattooing in India, passed away. Affectionately known as Jangoo, his passing is mourned by the Indian and global tattooing community. Professionally, Dr. Jehangir was a psychiatrist who learned the art of tattooing from Jock Liddell (aka Tattoo Jock) during his medical…
The tears may not flow as copiously as they did while watching the prequel ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ a couple of years ago, but be prepared, this one too is a weepie. The journey picks up from where Purpose trailed off – Ethan (Dennis Quaid) and Hannah’s (Marg Helgenberger) granddaughter’s (CJ) bonding with their dog Bailey…