The Birth Of Zarathushtra

The Birth Of Zarathushtra

[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] Glorious springtime had come and wide awake was the earth from its wintery sleep. Fields and forces that seemed deadened winter long were now blooming. Green grass carpeted…

Chomp And Cheers: Nilgiri Mutton Curry & Spicy Pomegranate With Gin

Chomp And Cheers: Nilgiri Mutton Curry & Spicy Pomegranate With Gin

Chomp With Nilgiri Mutton Curry A sizzling South Indian mutton preparation, cooked with green masala. Ingredients: 500 grams Mutton cut into medium-sized pieces; 8 Green Cardamoms; 8 Cloves; 8 to 10 Black Peppercorns; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Inch Cinnamon; Salt to taste; 1 cup scraped fresh Coconut; 4 to 5 Green Chillies Slit; 1/2 cup…

How Our Prayers and Rituals Aid Sound Mental Health

How Our Prayers and Rituals Aid Sound Mental Health

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]October 10th, 2016 marks World Mental Health Day. As Zoroastrians we are blessed with a religion where ‘Good Thoughts’ form the very start of its tenet. Religious Scholar extraordinaire, Noshir Dadrawala explores how our potent prayers and rituals go a long way in maintaining our mental balance and health.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Some of us believe…

Get ‘Navratri’ Ready

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Time to get those sticks out and knocking. It’s that time of the year when the hums of Devi Puja kick off as the sun sets, and the garba music runs late into the night or in certain places, till the cops come! The Navratri chaos can be stressful enough, but at least…

PG Announces TT Tourney

PG Announces TT Tourney

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsee Gymkhana will hold the 3rd All-Parsee Table Tennis Tournament on 29 and 30 October, 2016. Organizing Secretary, Hoshang Katrak, reports.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] This year the TT Tournaments got delayed by a couple of months due to the heavy monsoons which impedes smooth functioning of the games. This year we will have players from all…

Poor Weight In Children

Poor Weight In Children

One out of six children (roughly 10 crore) in developing countries is underweight. Most parents’ concern makes them wonder if something is wrong with their child’s growth. While some children grow slower because of genetics, others have a growth disorder – usually symbolised by inadequate gain in height or weight. Growth Chart For Mapping Your…

Shooting Star Kaikhusru

Shooting Star Kaikhusru

Kaikhusru Irani of ‘Palghar Taluka Rifle Club’ won the Gold in 50 mtr Free Pistol (score 541) and Silver in 25 mtr Centre Fire Pistol (score 567), in the 33 Maharashtra State Shooting Championship, 2016 that took place between 28th September to 5th October, 2016,  at the Maharashtra Rifle Association (MRA). The medals were awarded by Chief…