Appeal: AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals

Appeal: AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals

The AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals, Tansa Forest, Ganeshpuri, is home to almost eighty beautiful canines and felines. Parsi Times patrons have been very supportive towards the animals under our care over the years, especially during the ongoing pandemic crisis which has been very challenging for the Ashram. Our space is home senior/geriatric animals with…

Catch Cricket Enthusiasts – Anish Desouza and Farzan Arjani – On AIR With Binaisha

Catch Cricket Enthusiasts – Anish Desouza and Farzan Arjani – On AIR With Binaisha

 ‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings you ‘Sports Magazine’ hosted by our very own Binaisha M. Surti. Tune in to join her at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 7th September, 2021, for an exciting ‘Fans Special Episode 1’ featuring the most loved group of cricket supporters and enthusiasts – The ‘North Stand…

Caption This – 4th September

Caption This – 4th 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 8th 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

Why Wait Till The Year End? Dear Readers, As we approach the final phase of 2021, how about we pre-empt those ‘Shoulda–Woulda–Coulda’ (should-have, would-have, could-have) moments that most of us experience during the year-end? These are those moments riddled in guilt, where we regret the lack of initiative and action to achieve those January resolutions…

Mehrzaad Mogrelia’s Debut Anthology Receives Recognition

Mehrzaad Mogrelia’s Debut Anthology Receives Recognition

In July 2020, the young and inspiring author, Mehrzaad Mogrelia, published his debut book, ‘A Quest Called Life’ – an anthology of poems depicting events, moments and people that influence and shape the direction of our lives. The book was well received and after a year of being published, has brought much recognition and awards…

Lion Daara Patel Honoured With International President’s Award

Lion Daara Patel Honoured With International President’s Award

On 25th  August 2021, Lion Daara B Patel was honoured with the prestigious International President’s Award, for his yeoman service to the underprivileged, the migrants as well as the city and state Police Force, for the past two years and through the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, Lion Daara helped over 500 people get vaccinated. This…

Iran Seeks UNESCO Status For Meheregan Fest

Iran Seeks UNESCO Status For Meheregan Fest

Meheregan, the largest Iranian festival after Noruz, dates back to ancient times when the start of autumn brought the start of the new year. Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism is developing a dossier for the possible inscription of Mehregan on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Persian festival marks friendship, affection, and…

Dr. Persis Mevawala Felicitated By SMC

Dr. Persis Mevawala Felicitated By SMC

Dr. Persis Mevawala was recently felicitated by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) for her selfless, dedicated services during the pandemic. As the in-charge lady medical officer at Kadiwala and Bunki Maternity Home, run by SMC, Dr. Persis was awarded the certificate of honor by the Mayor of Surat, Hemaliben Boghawala, in the presence of SMC Commissioner…

8 WZYC: Spotlight on Co-Chair Xerxes Panthakee

8 WZYC: Spotlight on Co-Chair Xerxes Panthakee

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] With the 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress (8WZYC) to be hosted by the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) in the United Kingdom (UK) in Summer 2023, a dedicated team of youth volunteers have commenced groundwork to start planning and organising this momentous event. Media Partner – PARSI TIMES shares insights and visions…