Veteran journalist Freny Manecksha makes her foray as an author with the launch of her book, ‘Behold, I Shine’, on 7th July, 2017 at Mumbai’s Press Club. The book is a narrative that documents the lives of bereaved women and children, in conflict-stricken Kashmir, who live with the wretched reality of being unable to trace…
Andhra Style Green Chilli Chicken Ingredients: For Marinade: 400 gms Chicken (boneless) cut into small pieces; 2 tbsp. Yogurt; 1 tbsp. Ginger Paste; 1 tbsp. Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp. Green Chili Paste; 2 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp. Salt. For Green Masala: 1/2 cup Coriander chopped; 5-6 Curry Leaves; 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds. For Tempering: 1 Onion fine chopped; 1 tbsp. Ghee; 3 Green Chillies; 4 sprigs Curry Leaves; 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce; Salt to taste. Method: Wash chicken, strain the water and mix chicken…
[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] Chhota Kashmir: Chhota Kashmir is a garden with a small lake nestled within Aarey Milk Colony, an extended forest area of Borivali National Park, at Goregaon in Mumbai. Offering boating facilities and place to…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times continues to celebrate the successes of our young adults who have done exceedingly well in their academic performances in the Board exams across schools and colleges in India. Kudos to all our bright sparks who make our community proud![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Fantastic Farsak! Er. Farsak Palia of Navsari scored CGPA- 9.48/10 and stood…
12-year-old Parzan Nariman, son of Meher and Er. Cyrus Nariman, was ordained Navar on 26th May, 2017, at the Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary in Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari. Er. Parzan learnt his prayers under the guidance of Er. Hamavand Katila, while the Navar ceremony was performed by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khushru Kanga, invoking the…
The residents of F S Parukh Dharamshala had an eventful day, when NGO, ‘Book a Smile’ organized an art activity for the residents, on 30th June, 2017. Teams of two participants each were given a sheet of paper and colouring material to paint, draw and give form to their thoughts and emotions. The young at…
On 2nd July, 2017, the newly-renovated Captain Colony Recreation Hall was inaugurated with a Jasan ceremony. Formally known as the ‘Meher Jinwalla Hall’ built in the 1950s as a recreation center for residents, the Hall was renovated through a donation of Rupees five and a half lakhs provided by the BPP. The Jasan was attended…
Advertising veteran, Roda Mehta, will be honoured with the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2017’, by the acclaimed Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI), on 14th July, 2017 in Mumbai, for her legendary and pioneering role in establishing scientific media planning and buying in India; and building a whole generation of media professionals for the advertising…
“I do not like the vibes I get from this person. Something is not right about him.” Haven’t we all heard this before? ‘Vibe’ is a term often used to describe our experience with people – we could feel good, uncomfortable or remain unaffected. What is it that attracts us or repels us from people?…
Our eyes often feel tired when we are accessing and reading our phone at night – especially when the lights are off – and more so, when we wake up suddenly and want to read that juicy Whatsapp joke! Blue Light Filter comes to our rescue at such times. It is a proven fact that…
Imagine you are a Parsi staying in an old, dilapidated building which is almost falling into the adjoining gutter. One developer has taken over the building and pressurizes you to vacate within 48 hours. No alternate accommodation or displacement rent is given, so what do you do? Luckily you are a Parsi, so you go…