Navroze Celebrations In Bahrain
. On 17th August, 2018 the Zoroastrians of Bahrain celebrated Navroze at a function held at Elite Crystal Hotel, Juffair in the evening. It turned out to be a night filled with fun and games!
Veera Sanjana Launches #LOVEBYTESLIFEHACKS
#LOVEBYTESLIFEHACKS written by Veera Sanjana was launched by ace comedian and theatre personality, Cyrus Broacha at the charming Crossword book store, a haven for book lovers on Friday, Aug 24th. The event was hosted Parizad Kolah Marshall, a leading Television Host and Model of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge fame. Full time teacher and author, Veera…
Your Monthly Numero-Tarot
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s monthly column on her unique Numero-Tarot Readings, based on your birth month.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] January (Lucky Number- 1; Lucky Tarot Card- Magician): The divine energy blesses you this month. A favourable time for those who wish to start a partnership. You could buy new property or renovate existing ones. Your…
Mani Mulla Wins ‘Dignity Dance Icon 2018’
78-year-old, Mani Mulla recently bagged the ‘Dignity Dance Icon 2018’ title at the ‘Dignity Icon’ competition held at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai on 14th August, 2018. Orchestrated to celebrate the singing and dancing talent among the senior citizens of Mumbai, the competition witnessed over three hundred and fifty participants, with only twenty-four contestants reaching the…
Kanpur Zoroastrians Observe Muktad And Navroze
The main successfully running Agiary in Kanpur, B N Javeri Dar-e-Meher, conducted the muktad prayers for the sixth year in succession, with the support of Behdin Pasbaans affiliated with the M F Cama Athornan Institute Ex-Students’ Association. In the absence of mobeds, Behdin Pasbans from Mumbai, Navsari and Surat take turns in looking after the…
Film Review: STREE
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Rating: 3/5 115 minutes Director: Amar Kaushik In 1967, that talented director Raj Khosla completed his trilogy of suspense films — Woh Kaun Thi (64), Mera Saaya (66) and Anita (67) — all of which had the enigmatic beauty Saadhna in the role of the spooky and elusive woman as the…
Caption This – 1st September
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mailparsitimes@gmail.com by 5th September, 2018. Winner: “Romantic Frog: Look into my eyes… you will see… what you mean to me… Parsi Dog: Mmmmm… Frog-legs!!” -By Jimmy G. Postwalla
Letters To The Editor
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Clearing All Doubts There is a lot of misinformation floating around within community circles regarding the BPP “exploiting” its staff and not paying them their Bonus on Parsi New Year and acting “highhandedly” with the Union. Nothing could be further from the truth. For the record, the mischief was initiated by the…
Er. Frazan Kotwal Shines At ‘Voices of India’ Competition
In a first of its kind Western Classical National Singing Competition, ‘Voices of India’, Er. Frazan Adil Kotwal secured the second place and was also adjudged the ‘Top Audience Choice’ award, on 29th August, 2018, at the NCPA. Held over a span of three days, Frazan passionately sang Ibert’s Chanson de la Mort, Handel’s, ‘Why…
Ashoi Dantra Crowned ‘Miss Teen SuperModel India 2018’
18-year-old Ashoi Dantra was recently crowned the ‘Miss Teen SuperModel India 2018’ at the YB Chavan auditorium on 26th August, 2018. A student of BSc (life sciences) from KC College, Ashoi proved her grit and determination in various online contests, as well as a boot camp in Khandala, where contestants had to undergo various activities,…
ZTFI Ushers In New Year Amidst Smiles
Known as one of the leading philanthropic organisations that helps sustain the lives and livelihood of the underprivileged of our community, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) recently held its annual Feed-A-Family ‘New Year Special’ program on August 11th, 2018. ZTFI hosted a fun-filled eve with over 450 beneficiaries who thoroughly enjoyed games of…