[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you lesser known, amusing facts about our beloved Bombay. Explore this city’s history with these informational nuggets![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Khanderi Sea Island It is an island with a fort, located 20 kms South of Mumbai, along the coast of Maharashtra. Initially uninhabited, in 1679, Khanderi was occupied by the forces of Shivaji, who built…
Veteran in almost all classical dance forms, Shirin Vazifdar passed away on 29th September, 2017. Breaking all conventions back in the 1930s, she decided to train in Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Kathakali and Mohiniattam. She soon taught dance to her two sisters, Khurshid and Roshan, and together they started performing as the ‘Vajifdar Sisters’. A strict…
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 12th October, 2017. [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 “Rab ne bana di jodi! Aap kahe ‘JIO mere saath’ aur hum kahe ‘PIYO mere saath!’ – By Roshan Dastoor [/otw_shortcode_info_box]
World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce (WZCC) held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Royal Bombay Yacht Club on 16th September, 2017, where Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner of Canada, Tara Scheurwater, was felicitated. Compered by Chairperson, Global WE-Wing, Behroze Daruwalla, President of India Region, Capt. Percy Master appreciated the efforts of the immediate…
Parsi Times congratulates Dr. Jasvi on attaining her meritorious doctorate (Ph. D) in Tarot Research specialising in Karmavad and pioneering the design and interpretation of Jain Tarot, at the Zoroastrian College (Sanjan) under the able guidance of Dr. Meher Master Moos. January (Lucky No. 21; Lucky Card: Wheel of Fortune): A magical time awaits you….
Bombay’s Cyrus Todiwala is all set to start his new restaurant, ‘Mr. Todiwala’s Kitchen’ at terminal five of London’s Heathrow Airport. Known for his innovative twists in authentic Indian cuisine, Cyrus graduated from Mumbai’s B K Somani Polytechnic and trained as Chef with the Taj Group. Pleasing the palates of the curry-savvy British for over…
District Governor 2008-09, Lion Daara Patel with Lion Katy Patel organized ‘Parsi Nite Celebrations’ for the Lions of District 3231 A1, at Cama Baug, on 1st September, 2017. Attended by one hundred and sixty people, the event commenced with a jasan ceremony performed by Er. Aspandiar Dadachanji who delivered a thought provoking address, followed by singer Ruzbeh…
On the occasion of Senior Citizen’s Day, 1st October, 2017, a hundred children from Sett RJJ High School in Navsari visited the WZO Trust Funds Senior Citizen’s Centre to spend quality time with the residents. Engaging in meaningful conversations, the children escorted the senior citizens to their school in a procession, where after being felicitated,…
Looking Forward… Are you someone who wakes up looking forward to something every day? Or does your daily life function with routine-passivity, like it’s on auto-pilot? One of the unfailing keys to happiness is having something to look forward to. And anticipating something fun means you enjoy that happy experience for longer, even before it’s…
[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] Yesterday is past beyond recall. Today only is mine. Let me make the best use of it as it is my sure possession. Tomorrow has shadowy existence. It…
For the fans of sci-fi and fantasy films, this one particularly could be a must-watch. For the skeptics of this genre (this critic included), however, a word of advice for potential viewers-go see this one with an open mind. Even for those familiar with the 1982 ‘Blade Runner’ (set in 2019), this film is sure…