Parsi Cricket Pioneers Of 1886 Honoured At Lord’s!
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Parsi Cricket Pioneers Of 1886 Honoured At Lord’s!

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Parsis have been the pioneers of cricket in India, paving the path from 1886, showing future generations the way forward to progress in the sporting world of cricket, through their innovative vision and passion for the game. It is a huge honor for India and a matter of absolute pride for our…

HAPPY 10th ANNVERSARY, PARSI TIMES!

HAPPY 10th ANNVERSARY, PARSI TIMES!

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Team Parsi Times is humbled and grateful for the appreciation and encouragement shared by some of our Community Greats on the occasion of its 10-year Anniversary!  [/otw_shortcode_info_box] “My heartfelt congratulations to Parsi Times on its special 10th anniversary. Being one of the leading Parsi publications, it has played a vital role in…

Boman Irani To Play Farokh Engineer in ’83

Boman Irani To Play Farokh Engineer in ’83

Last seen in PM Narendra Modi’s biopic, actor and producer, Boman Irani has signed on Kabir Khan’s directorial venture, ’83, where he will portray the role of former opening batsman and wicket-keeper of Team India, as also the only Indian commentator in the 1983 World Cup – the legendary Farokh Engineer. ’83 is a biopic…

The 1886 Trophy: Commemorating 130th Anniversary Of The Gentleman’s Game

The 1886 Trophy: Commemorating 130th Anniversary Of The Gentleman’s Game

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]It’s been 130 years since an all-Parsee team toured England to play cricket. Celebrating this historic occasion under ‘The 1886 Trophy’ on 12th November, 2016, at Parsee Gymkhana, saw numerous personalities from the cricketing arena, ex-Parsee cricketers, umpires et al coming together. Parsi Times Sports Media Specialist, Binaisha M. Surti covered this mega-event,…

Parsee Gymkhana Celebrates Sportsmanship

Parsee Gymkhana Celebrates Sportsmanship

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The way a team plays as a unit determines its success. Team Parsee Gymkhana played exceptional cricket throughout the season and were rewarded for their efforts. Parsi Times Sports Reporter and an avid cricket enthusiast, Binaisha M. Surti shares exciting coverage of the event, which she was invited to also compère, in her…

Reminiscing With Our Handsome Cricketer, Shapur Khandhadia

Reminiscing With Our Handsome Cricketer, Shapur Khandhadia

Dear Editor, In the Parsi Times dated 4th June, 2016, Indian Test Cricketer Farrokh Engineer has praised my village, Nargol. He had come to Nargol in 1964 with Nari Contractor, Rusi Surti, Behram Irani, Manohar Hardikar, etc. to play a friendly match. I also played in the match and had taken Farrokh’s wicket and scored…

Illuminating Lives Through ‘Light Of Life Trust’!

Illuminating Lives Through ‘Light Of Life Trust’!

PT Push is dedicated to furthering the cause of all in our community who wish to share their efforts with our readers, and look to gain your support for their ventures. This week, we feature Villy Doctor, founder of ‘Life Of Light Trust’ (LOLT), which operates in eight talukas across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh,  and…

A Few Good Men… Farokh Engineer

A Few Good Men… Farokh Engineer

A fantastic cricketer, a happy-go-lucky soul, a humorous and flamboyant personality and more importantly an encyclopaedia on cricket, ex-Indian cricketer, Farokh Engineer has many feathers to his cap. Parsi Times Sports Reporter and an avid cricket enthusiast, Binaisha M. Surti interviews this Padma Shri awardee at the Cricket Club of India, Mumbai. One of the…