The Bai Avabai Framji Petit Girls’ High School’s 54th Annual Athletic Meet held on 16th December 2016, saw students competing skilfully in various track and field events, across several age categories. The four houses Petit, Spark, Orbit and Ava were represented by the best athletes in each house who had trained for months to take…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you interesting facts about our beloved Bombay! Explore this city’s amusing history and get to know why and how so many streets and places got their names with KYB![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Portuguese Church The Church of Our Lady of Salvation, popularly referred to as Portuguese Church, was built in 1596 by…
The Godrej Baug Residents Welfare Association celebrated the 17th Anniversary of the Pak Aatash Padshah Saheb at Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary, Godrej Baug on 16th December, 2016 with a jasan ceremony led by Panthaky Er. Harvespa Madon, and performed by Er. Delzaad Inspector, Er. Burgis Desai and Er. Kersasp Sidhwa. Organised at the Eco-Park, the…
Taekwondo prodigy, Nekzaad Olpadwalla was felicitated on 17th December, 2016, by Vadodara’s Parsi Panchayat, with an award of merit and a trophy for winning a gold medal in the 2015-16 Indian Taekwondo Challenge and a bronze in the 2nd Open India Invitation Taekwondo Championship.
Er. Porus Cyrus Pavri, from Allendale, New Jersey completed his Navar ceremony on 18th December, 2016, at Bai Motlibai Wadia Adaran, Jogheswari, under the able guidance of Er. Kekobad Panthaki, Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushroo Kanga. PT Congratulates the new Navar!
[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] Righteousness is the pivot around which the ethics of Zarthushtra revolves. Righteous and religious is the man or woman who is saintly and possesses noblest character. Righteousness is…
The Annual Get-together organized by the Captain Colony Welfare Association on 10th December, 2016, began with a traditional welcome in the form of a ‘Gara Walk’ with the theme ‘Upholding our Past whilst Unfolding our Future’. The highlight of the evening was the musical non-stop ‘retro Bollywood medley’ put up by the residents from the…
It’s going to be Christmas time soon and going by the spirit of the season, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) organised an ‘X’mas Special’ during this month’s ‘Feed-a-Family’ Program, held at Cama Baug, on 16th December 2016. Around 200 beneficiaries benefited from the ‘Feed-a-Family’ Program where packets of consumables like pulses, rice, oil,…
I Stole The Christmas Pie… Christmas is a time of feasting and merriment. While you are stuffing the turkey or baking cookies, keep an eye on Fido – most Christmas treats can be harmful to dogs. It’s a rare dog that doesn’t enjoy sharing your Christmas meal with you. Experts suggest that while it may…
Chomp With Bacon-Roasted Chicken With Potatoes Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs and 6 chicken drumsticks; 12 slices bacon; 1 kg small round potatoes; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; salt and black pepper to taste. Prepare the Seasoning Mix: 2 tablespoons dried chives; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon oregano powdered; 1 tablespoon ground…
Dadar Parsee Gymkhana held its annual Christmas party on 21st December, 2016, at the grounds, amidst much fanfare and laughter with the young and old participating. This year the rides at the event included Fun City, Jumbo Slide, Mini Train and Fun Park. There were gaming stalls including Pin The Button On The Snowman, Car…