The Dadar Athornan Institute (DAI) established in 1919 by the Athornan Mandal, Mumbai is the only seminary that provides Zoroastrian youth from Athornan families completely gratis training in religious rites and rituals and arranges for their secular education in a school of repute. Athornan youth who pass out from DAI are trained to become Yozdathregar…
On 20th December, 2022, 11-year-old US-resident, Kyan Arzan Lali, completed his Navar ceremony and proudly entered his first stage of Zoroastrian priesthood at Mumbai’s Vatcha Gandhi Agiary. The Yazashne ceremony was performed in remembrance of Kyan’s great-grandmother Late Najamai Kaikhushroo Lali by Er. Khushroo Kanga and Er. Karl Sidhwa, as also under the able guidance of…
The wedding season is on in full swing across India and Parsis are no exception. Not just Parsis, but even members of other communities eagerly look forward to getting invited to savour the bharuchi akoori, patra or the saas ni macchi, sali murghi, pulao daar and wash it all down with chilled Raspberry or Ginger!…
The turning of a new year symbolizes the turning of a new leaf for many of us… a chance to shed bad habits and start afresh. With a new year, we hope to see a new us! So, what are the most common New Year’s Resolutions? According to a survey, one-third of the population wants…
Happy New Year 2023! Dear Readers, What a year it’s been! 2022 had us engaged in the rebuilding process – we have come a long way in rebuilding our lives from COVID’s economic, emotional and social damage. We’ve all faced some dark times and setbacks… but let’s not forget, two years ago, at this…
As per a survey, over 65% of all ‘New Year Resolutions Lists’ have ‘Stop Procrastinating’ as one of the top three resolutions! Procrastination, or the act of unnecessarily postponing decisions or actions, is a common problem, which chronically affects approximately a large part of the population, resulting in missed opportunities and increased stress. Procrastination wears…
Just a couple of weeks ago, on 17th December, Parsi Times shared the excellent achievements of the dynamic father-son duo – 52-year-old Jehangir Randeria and 23-year-old Kaiwan Randeria – in the field of bodybuilding, where they won gold medals and made history by also winning the overall titles, at the ‘Mumbai Shree Bodybuilding Competition’, organised…
Today marks the last day of the year 2022. Overall, 2022 has been a good year, compared to its earlier counterparts – 2020 and 2021. Therefore, there’s much to be grateful for, and even more to feel hopeful for, starting tomorrow. Gratitude for the year that was… In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#ff0505″ background_color=”#c0fcc8″] Here are a few super simple and very easy to whip-up DIY (Do It Yourself) traditional Christmas recipes to add to your culinary celebrations and get your taste buds going Ho! Ho!! Ho!!! [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Christmas Roast Chicken Ingredients: 1 whole chicken with skin (about 1.5 – 2 kgs); 4 tbsp butter;…
Parsi Times is delighted to announce that Noshir H. Dadrawala – one of the community’s most dynamic personalities, Zoroastrian Scholar, a globally renowned consultant on Charity Laws, a prolific writer, and our very own, much sought-after PT columnist – has been invited as a member of the Governing Council of the Bombay Stock Exchange’s (BSE)…
Meherbai was a great influencer and role-model. She was the inspiration of her mandli-members because of her good advice. Ever since Meherbai taught them the health benefits of not eating after sunset, the Mandli met only for breakfast, lunches and tea-parties. What’s more, every member looked and felt fitter, healthier and ten years younger. A…