Let Go! Dear Readers, We are nature worshippers. We pray to the forces of nature and we learn from them. Being primarily fire-worshippers, our sanctum sanctorum holds fire or ‘Atash Padshah Saheb’ as we respectfully and lovingly beseech it. Fire teaches us purity, and thereby virtues like truth and goodness. And we venerate numerous water…
Dear Readers, I received a record number of mails, messages and calls all through last week, in response to the ongoing political flavor that has been grabbing headlines. It was consoling to know that all these expressed the same message – albeit in different words and different tones – ranging from disgust and anger to…
Dear Readers, Having been a media professional for nearly two decades, when I joined Parsi Times earlier this year, I looked forward with excitement to getting better acquainted with all things related to our fabulous community. And today, more than ever, I love being Parsi, I love our Parsipanu, I take immense pride in our…
Dear Readers, It’s extremely difficult coming to terms with the reality of a loved one who decides it’s time to go. A couple of days ago, a long-standing friend made that deadly decision too, leaving behind a trail of shocked, heart-broken family and friends. It will be a while before we find our peace because…
Dear Editor, It is indeed a pleasure to start the weekend reading your editorial. You pick up topical topics and say it as it should be said, peppered with a bit of wit and humour. As Editor, it is your job to place facts on the table without being judgmental, however bitter it may be….
Dear Readers, The much awaited monsoon season has finally descended upon Bombay in all its glory – lightning, thunder, heavy showers, et al! Let’s hope that the Rain Gods bless not just Maharashtra, but all of India, and do away with one of the nation’s worst droughts since independence, which has left millions of Indians…
Dear Editor, Your article dated Saturday, 04th June, 2016 in the Parsi Times, “HOMAJI NI BAAJ” was well-timed. Many elders are aware of the sacrifice made by Homaji, yet how many of the young could even have heard of this saintly personage’s name! Be it as it may! There is yet another Homaji very few,…
Dear Editor and Parsi Times team, I can’t begin to express how grateful I am for the lovely write up you published highlighting the recent past. I am so honoured to be part of such a trend setting newspaper! So many Parsi youngsters have come up to me and congratulated me about this and have…
My Dear Readers, On a couple of occasions in the past week, the Rain Gods decided to give us a teaser of the oncoming, much awaited monsoons – in the form of random, short-lived drizzles. Whether one was indoors noticing the gentle showers on the window panes, or outdoors, as I was, feeling the soothing,…
My Dear Readers, Kindness. Above all. How can there be any message more fitting than this today, as the nation celebrates Buddha Purnima – Buddha’s day of enlightenment – the Prince who left it all in search of the truth… and found the answer, and a whole religion, based on peace and kindness. Today, more…
My Dear Readers, Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of our community greats from various industries, the world over. Most of them are established entrepreneurs who’ve worked diligently towards making a mark in their respective fields. I’ve also had the joy of lunching with a few seniors who were…