When it comes to dogs, myths abound with gay abandon – from misinformation about health care and disposition to demeanour and intelligence. In this feature, we bust some common myths about dogs. Myth 1: My dog knows when he’s done wrong. He looks guilty when I scold him. Truth: Submissive displays like cowering or “looking…
Rheumatic conditions, a predominant ailment most older Parsis suffer from, can cause deformities so severe that those who suffer from it cannot even bathe or dress themselves. Even a simple task such as walking becomes painful or impossible. Arthritis affects 15%, ie. 18 crore people in India. Homeopathy treats arthritis without side-effects, offering symptomatic relief…
ભારતમાં ગણેશ ચતુર્થિ પ્રસિધ્ધ તહેવાર છે. દરેક નવા કામ શ કરતા પહેલા સૌ પ્રથમ નામ ગણપતિનું લેવામાં આવે છે. હિંદુધર્મના લોકો ગણેશ ચતુર્થિનો તહેવાર ઘણોજ ધૂમધામથી મનાવવામાં આવે છે. આ તહેવારની શઆત લોકો એકસાથે આવે તે કારણે લોકમાન્ય ટિળકે કરી હતી. આપણે ગણપતિ બાપ્પાને તો બરાબર ઓળખીયે છીએ પણ શું તમને ખબર છે કે ગણેશ…
સંત પુષ જમશેદજી સોરાબજી કુકાદાનો જન્મ સુરત ખાતે રોજ જમીઆદ, માહ આવા ય.ઝ. ૧૨૦૦ના રોજ થયો હતો. એમનું મરણ મુંબઈ ખાતે રોજ બહેરામ, માહ ફરવર્દીન, ય.ઝ. ૧૨૭૦ના રોજ થયું હતું. જીવનના ૪૨ વર્ષ મુંબઈની કપાવાલા અગિયારીના પંથકી તરીકે ગાળ્યા હતાં. સાદું, સંયમી અને શિસ્ત ભર્યુ જીવન જીવી જનાર દસ્તુરજી શાકાહારી હતા. દિવસમાં એક વાર ખીચડી-ઘીનું…
Dear Editor, Over 20 like-minded people of our community, along with some directly affected applicants, whose Leave & Licence were affected, took an impromptu initiative to visit the BPP office on Aug 30, 2016 to meet the Trustees with reference to Viraf and Armaity’s legal notice cautioning of illegality being committed by some of the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]If you’re looking to have an international holiday while networking with Zoroastrians from all over the world, get on board the Dubai Pravasi Yatra (DPY) Now! Mark your dates from 7th to 11th October, 2016 and experience a whole new dimension of mixing business with pleasure while touring Dubai and Abu Dhabi via…
The Thana Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman (TPZA) celebrated Parsi New Year and Khordad Saal on 22nd August, 2016, with a jasan at Patell Agyari at 5 pm, led by Er. Behramsha Sidhwa and, followed by a Humbandagi. TPZA felicitated fourteen children for their performance in academics, sports and special achievements. Adding a twist to their celebrations,…
Herby Chicken Salad Ingredients Boneless Chicken Breasts; Salt to taste; 5 to 6 cloves Garlic crushed; 3 tsp. Olive oil; 3 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar; – 1½ tsp. Crushed Black Peppercorns; 2 to 3 Fresh Rosemary Sprigs; 2 to 3 Fresh Thyme Sprigs; 8 to 10 Button Mushrooms Halved; ½ Red Bell Pepper cut into dices;…
[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] Countless myriads are the Yazatas, the worshipful ones, terrestrial and celestial created by Thee, Ahura Mazda. Behind a multitude of Thy Yazatas, Thou dost stand the Yazatanam Yazata,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times is pleased to share the success of the efforts by the partnership between Jiyo Parsi, WZO Trust Funds and DNM Sarvajanik Hospital (Navsari) for fulfilling the dream of a young couple from a Gujarat village, married for a decade and longing to have a child of their own. Our much loved…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Tomorrow is Farvardin Mahino, Farvardin Roj, known as ‘Farvardigan’ – a day when we honour the souls of our departed ones. PT Reporter Jamshed Arjani discusses the relevance of this sacred occasion with priestly scholar, Er. Dr. Pervez Bajan, with an input from Er. Pervez Karanjia.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] On this day. Zoroastrians converge at Doongerwadi,…