Rawalpindi’s Parsi Cemetery Needs Protection From Land Mafia

Rawalpindi’s Parsi Cemetery Needs Protection From Land Mafia

Isphanyar Bhandara, the President of the Parsi Union of Rawalpindi (Pakistan), has demanded that the government provide protection for the Parsi cemetery, located near Benazir Bhutto Hospital, along Murree Road. Currently, a handful of Parsi community families reside in Rawlapindi. Speaking to the Pakistani media last week, Isphanyar Bhandara, former member of the National Assembly…

Shiamak Davar’s Mother, Puran Davar, Passes Away at 99

Shiamak Davar’s Mother, Puran Davar, Passes Away at 99

On behalf of the community, Parsi Times condoles the passing of 99-year-old Puran Davar, the mother of the community’s and the country’s leading dancer and choreographer, Shiamak Davar, who is also regarded as the guru of contemporary dance in the nation. Puran Davar breathed her last in the early morning hours of September 23, 2021,…

Ba Humata Presents Monthly Global Webinar Celebrating The Spirit Of Zarathushtra

Ba Humata Presents Monthly Global Webinar Celebrating The Spirit Of Zarathushtra

On Sunday, 3rd October, 2021, the Ba Humata (Good Thoughts) Webinar series presents its monthly global Webinar celebrating the Spirit of Zarathushtra to enable our great Prophet’s love and wisdom benefit humanity. The Webinar will feature Ervad Cyrus Darbari (India); Mobedyar Omid Mehrayin (Iran & USA); Dina McIntyre (USA); Sanaya Khambatta  (United Kingdom); alongside Founder, Host…

Catch Part 2 Of Chat With Sports Journalist Vijay Lokapally On AIR

Catch Part 2 Of Chat With Sports Journalist Vijay Lokapally On AIR

‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings you ‘Sports Magazine’ hosted by our very own Special PT Reporter and Sports personality – Binaisha M. Surti. Tune in to join her at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 28th September, 2021, for an exciting ‘Special Episode 2’ with renowned Sports Journalist and Author- Vijay Lokapally….

Caption This – 25th September

Caption This – 25th September

Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 29th September 2021. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Disclaimer: Some of our ‘Caption This’ Contest photos are taken from freely available, public online resources and are published in a light and humorous…

From The Editor's Desk

From the Editors Desk

Here’s To Hope! Dear Readers, First, the Good News – As per the latest reports, officials from the State Public Health Department (SPHD) have said that so far there are no signs of the potential third wave of Covid-19 infections. Now, for the potentially Not-So-Good News – Even as the active Covid-19 case count has…

Soul Contract

Soul Contract

Every soul comes to planet Earth for a purpose, which may be to pay off its Karmic-debts, balance its own soul-energy, sacrifice an entire lifetime for others, to heal itself, to heal other souls, or to gift something to others, like great music, great art or great literature. As per numerous religions, before incarnating, the…

A Tribute To Dr. Maneckji Nusserwanji Dhalla:
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A Tribute To Dr. Maneckji Nusserwanji Dhalla:

– Championing The Truth And The Ethics Of Zoroastrianism – [otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered”] Dr. Maneckji Nusserwanji Dhalla (1875-1956), High Priest of Parsis of India before the Indo-Pak Partition, was born into abject poverty, reared in squalid surroundings, tutored by a harsh pedagogue, and forced by necessity to earn a livelihood at a very young…

Monsoons And Hair Fall

Monsoons And Hair Fall

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered”] In a career spanning four decades, the world’s leading Homoeopath, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra, has revolutionised the way homeopathy is practiced today. The Founder-Chairman of Dr Batra’s™ Group – the first and largest homeopathy corporate worldwide, he has treated over a million patients, including Presidents, Prime Ministers and prominent film personalities and…