‘In Search Of My God’ – Excerpts

‘In Search Of My God’ – Excerpts

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times shares excerpts from one of the all-time-classics – ‘In Search Of My God’ – which celebrates Zoroastrian history, religion, culture and the spirit of Zoroastrianism. What better way to rediscover the splendor of our great religion than by enriching our comprehension of our glorious roots and exploring the brilliance of the…

Chomp And Cheers: With Kharo Gos Papeto No Ras and Almond Khoya Burfi

Chomp And Cheers: With Kharo Gos Papeto No Ras and Almond Khoya Burfi

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Gourmet Extraordinaire Mahafrin Umrigar, is an Eng. Lit. graduate, home maker and highly successful home-chef, known to supply her delectable delights to big-wigs in Bombay and beyond. Cooking being a childhood passion, Mahafrin took to the kitchen as an excited ten-year-old, alongside her grandmother, and went on to continue and expand her mother’s…

We Only Live Once – I

We Only Live Once – I

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Most religions have strong beliefs and outlooks about the concept of rebirth and reincarnation. Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia enlightens us about this concept with regard to our Zoroastrian religious philosophy and beliefs, in an thought-provoking two-part series.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . PT: Does the concept of rebirth exist in our Zarathushti religion? Why do some Zoroastrians…

Film Review: ARRIVAL

Film Review: ARRIVAL

Whether the title refers to the appearance of the alien spaceship or the advent of a newfangled but groundbreaking film of the sci-fi genre, only time can tell (with around three months to go for the awards’ season). Spaceships turning up on Earth accompanied by blaring sound effects, appalling alien characters emerging from them, the…

Film Review: NERVE

Film Review: NERVE

It’s the age of reality shows and selfies, and in ‘Nerve’ we have a young adult flick to challenge the most bizarre reality show. Venus, aka Vee (Emma Roberts, niece of Julia Roberts) is an introverted high school teenager who is rejected by her crush JP. On the rebound, and aided by her friend  Sidney…

Caption This! – November 26, 2016

Caption This! – November 26, 2016

Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 16th November, 2016. . . .[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “Never mind who actually wins; But Bawajis need many twins.”  – by Armin Dutia Motashaw [/otw_shortcode_info_box]   120

Know Your Bombay! – 26th November 2016

Know Your Bombay! – 26th November 2016

[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]   Bellasis Road (Parel Road to Bellasis Bridge): Bellasis Road was established in 1793 AD, by the poor driven from the…