Every year Dae Mahino and Khorshed Roj is observed as Zarthost-No-Diso, i.e. the day our beloved prophet, Zarthustra left the earthly, mortal life. This year the day falls on Tuesday, the 24th of May, 2016. Considered as the first Prophet the world has seen, Zarthustra worked amongst the people, bringing peace and happiness to all….
On May 14, 2016, 40 Zoroastrians in the age group of 20 to 40 years, took up the tempting invite extended by BPP’s Matrimonial Meet, and met up in search of a new best friend and partner for life. As is the case with each new BPP Meet, even this one promised and delivered to…
On 18th May, 2016, Igatpuri Zarthosti Anjuman Agiary celebrated its 129th Salgreh with over 50 devotees coming in from Mumbai, Surat, Deolali, Nasik and other neighboring cities. A morning Jasan was performed by Panthaky of Igatpuri agiary, Er. Tehmtan Bhikaji Karanjia, Panthaky of Kapawalla Agiary, Er. Jamshed Dinshawji Bhesadia, Er. Pervez Ankleshwaria and Panthaky of…
Parsi Times congratulates 12-year-old Sanaya Gandhi from Thane, who achieved an All India First Class First Rank in the Maths Olympiad at the Primary Level (V/VI Classes) and subsequently has been awarded the Ramanujan Scholarship. A student of Vasant Vihar School, Sanaya currently in the sixth grade, is passionate about Mathematics and possesses a flair…
The Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School has secured cent percent results for the ICSE exams (March 2016), with all eighteen Zoroastrian students having obtained distinction (above 75%). Parsi Times commends Principal Kashmira Gundevia and the staff for their untiring efforts towards securing such academic perfection as well as congratulates the brilliant performance of the young…
World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) was again proud to join hands with Holiday Program for Youth (HPY) to conduct a workshop for about 180 youngsters on Monday, 16 May 2016 at J.B. Vatcha High School for Parsi Girls, Dadar. The young participants were introduced to Mumbai Chapter Chairman, Adi Siganporia, who stated that Industry…
Ervad Shahren Balaporia, son of Urviz and Hoshedar Balaporia, was ordained as a Martab on May 14, 2016 (Roj Hormazd, Mah Dae) at the Bai Motlibai Wadia Adaran. The Martab ceremony was performed by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushroo Kanga. Parsi Times wishes Er. Shahrenall the very best.
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The Homavazir’s 11th CBDA Scout Group entered into their 90th year on 10th April, 2016. During these formative years, the group has been tirelessly training cubs, scouts, and rovers producing numerous President Scouts through the game of scouting.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] The summer camp of Homavazir’s 11th CBDA (Central Bombay District Association) Scout Group was held…
In keeping with the hot summers, ‘Chomp & Cheers’ presents a lighter meal this week – an array of delicious dips! Indulge yourself and loved ones with Chef Prodigy – Bezad Dadachanji’s special new-age, healthy yet delectable dips! Relish With Dips Eggless Mayonnaise: This eggless mayonnaise is perfect for the vegetarians who don’t consume…
2015 marked 160 years since Western Railway (erstwhile Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway) as we know it, was inaugurated; 145 years since Churchgate station originated; and 18th December marked 85 years since Bombay Central was established as a station! In an interesting and amusing review, Hoshang Katrak ‘tracks’ a few train-based songs in Hindi…
Mumbaikars! Imagine lounging on a deck chair on the side of a river, feet dipped in cool mountain spring water, day time temperatures hovering around the 18 degree Celsius mark, a cool refreshing drink in hand and the sound of busy birds ringing in your ears. Then, the ding-dong of the doorbell violently pierces through…