– High Court Hearing Scheduled For 9th June, 2021 – On 27th May, 2021, the Central Govt. asked the Gujarat High Court for more time to file its reply to the Parsi petition seeking the right to perform Dokhmenashini (customary burial) for Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians who had succumbed to Covid. Currently, community members who have passed…
Last year, PT had reported how Nagpur’s good Samaritan, Khushroo Poacha, a Superintendent with the Central Railway (CR)’s Commercial Department (Nagpur), had hit upon a successful strategy during the challenging pandemic times, to feed thousands of poor and needy. Without resorting to support from any NGOs, donations, or even opening a bank account, Poacha used…
We all know, that to keep the brain razor-sharp and prevent dementia in old age, one needs to be aware, read more and have a good IQ. It was with this in mind, that Meherbai’s Mandli held a General Knowledge Quiz evening. Meherwanji requested everyone to listen to Meherbai as she explained the rules. Vikaji…
With Great Power Comes Great Irresponsibility!?! Dear Readers, An aspect that stands out during current times, which will also go on to leave an indelible mark (or should we say blotch?) on the history of mankind, in addition to the pandemic – is the abject collapse of leadership. At all levels – nationally, globally… or,…
Shocking And Unjust Behavior By BPP Trustees! With respect to the article of our trustee Mr. Kersi Randeria, in Parsi Times dated 29th May, 2021, we are shocked to learn that the BPP trustees are in favour of those 14% who have not paid their dues, and have asked the custodians to accept rent from…
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 9th June 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…
The new, ten-day online avatar of the 34th Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY), that kicked off on 26th May 2021, is keeping our community’s young guns busy and entertained with activities, motivational and educational talks (leadership training, personality development, first aid, music, dance, yoga, sports) by popular celebrities and well-established former HPY-ites from various fields….
Florida-based Ervad Soli P. Dastur – an active member of the North American Mobed Council (NAMC), known to perform his sacred Mobed duties across Florida and North America, passed away in the early hours on 29th May, 2021. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann, twin daughters – Shirin and Anahita and five grandchildren. …
On 1st June, 2020, the Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to address security concerns raised by Serum Institute of India’s (SII) CEO – Adar Poonawalla and assure him of his safety on his return to India from his current stay in London, in the face of alleged threats to him regarding the supply of the…
In March 2021, historian and author, Marzban Jamshedji Giara launched his latest book titled, ‘Prominent Parsis of Navsari’ for the benefit of the community’s understanding of some of the most prominent members of our community hailing from Navsari. As per the author, the contribution of Parsis to the growth of Navsari has not been well…
Surat-based, 12-year-old Er. Farmaan Sarosh Dastoor was ordained Navar on 25th May, 2021, at Surat’s Sheth D N Modi Shahenshahi Atashbehram, by Er. Burjor Aibada and Er. Poras Zaroliwala, under the able guidance of Ervads Harvesp and Adil Sanjana. The son of Er. (Dr.) Sarosh and Shiraz Dastoor, (and grandson of late Persis and Ervad…