On 26th November, 2022, Roj Tir coincides with Mah Tir as per the Shahenshahi calendar, marking the Parab or festival of Tiragan, one of the three most widely celebrated seasonal festivals of ancient Iran, mentioned even in the Jewish Talmud. While Navruz (Mah Fravardin, Roj Hormuzd) celebrates renewed life and the warmth of spring after…
13-year-old Merzina Irani, student of J. B. Vachha High School for Parsi Girls, Dadar, won a Silver Medal in Kumite, at the Maharashtra State Sub Junior Karate Championship, 2022, held in Aurangabad, on 5th – 6th November, 2022, organised by the Karate-Do Association of Maharashtra. Merzina represented Mumbai City in the open weight category for…
– New Initiative ‘The ZTFI Helpline’ Launched – The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) held its Annual Fest 2022 at Cama Baug, on 12th November, 2022. The evening began with the auspicious and heart-warming Navjote ceremony of two Zoroastrian children – Varzan Bhagwagar and Tiana Sukhadiya, nobly organized by ZTFI, with the…
One day you’re fine, and the next, you’re struck by excruciating shoulder pain – the kind that takes your breath away. Then comes the first of many sleepless nights. Welcome to the mysterious and miserable world of ‘frozen shoulder’. Clinically termed as ‘adhesive capsulitis’, frozen shoulder can literally develop overnight. The lining (capsule) of the…
51-year-old Surat resident, Yezdi Noshir Dapotawala, continues to inspire one and all, this time having completed the second edition of ‘IRONMAN 70.3 Goa’ – an extreme endurance event – which commenced at the Miramar Beach in Goa’s capital – Panaji, on 13th November, 2022. Over 1,450 participants from 33 countries put their best to the…
Sanjan Day was celebrated on November 15, 2022, by the community with much gusto. This is, in fact, an annual event to commemorate our community’s historical roots, but more importantly, to express our sense of loyalty and gratitude to India. Exodus From Iran To India: Little is known or documented about the advent of the…
Every year, the ‘United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’ (UNESCO) celebrates ‘World Philosophy Day’ on the third Thursday of November, underlining the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for every individual. According to UNESCO, “Philosophy is an inspiring discipline as well as an everyday practice that can…
Hoshmand Elavia, a resident of Godrej Baug, Mumbai, made the community proud by winning the Overall Title in the Pro Junior Category of the IndiKarting Pro Races. The 15-year-old dominated to finish the four rounds with a total of 98 points ahead of Shobit Narsana (86 Points) and Krish Gupta (80 Points). His consistent form…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: [/otw_shortcode_info_box] January (Lucky No. 11; Lucky Card: Justice): Justice is on the cards. Legal matters will get sorted out. You are advised to wear a Pearl to overcome the confusions and mood swings….
One of the most frequent symptoms I come across, while consulting patients through various health issues, is ‘Fatigue’. Cases of exhaustion and fatigue have been on the rise, especially since the onset of the pandemic. I witness the epidemic of extreme exhaustion daily, as patients complain about feeling exhausted on waking up, and depend on…
Marzban Jamshedji Giara, renowned author and historian, regarded widely for his comprehensive acumen and research of Zoroastrian religion and culture, passed away early evening, on 3rd November, 2022, at approximately 4:30 pm, at Mumbai’s Bandra Cama Convalescent Home, which he was visiting with his wife, for a few days. The Paidast was held on the…