If there is one word that defines modern life or living, it would be ‘stress’! Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don’t feel we can manage or control. Stress transcends barriers of age, gender, class or creed. Children…
Hon’ble Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani held an interactive meeting with the heads of Parsi and Irani Anjumans across India, at the Mancherji Joshi Memorial Hall, Dadar Athornan Institute, in Mumbai, on 30th October, 2022. This initiative was organized by Vada Dasturji of Iranshah Udvada,…
Around 80 per cent of adults claim to suffer back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is the leading contributor to absenteeism at the workplace. Unfortunately, the relief gained from pills is usually temporary. Treating the pain itself and not the cause, will only help so much, which is why many individuals turn…
30th October marks the birth anniversary of the legendary physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha, also revered as ‘The Father of Indian Nuclear Program’ known for his path-breaking contributions to Quantum Theory and Cosmic Radiation. He was the first Chairman of The Atomic Energy Commission of India as well as the Founding Director and Professor of Physics…
Recently, the third largest Zoroastrian temple from the Sassanid era has been discovered during the ongoing archaeological excavations taking place in a valley near the village of Bazeh Hur, in North-eastern Iran. As per archaeologist Meysam Labbaf-Khaniki, who is leading the excavation, “We discovered the third largest fire temple that was probably built in ancient…
Ask an average Zoroastrian the fundamental ethos of his/her religion and it is likely that he or she would say, “Humata, Hukata, Huvrashta” or good thoughts, good words and good deeds. However, the fundamental ethos of the religion does not require three words, just one would suffice… and that would be ‘Asha’. Asha, which is…
England-based brother-sister duo – 16-year-old wicketkeeper-cum-batsman Kayan and 12-year-old right arm, leg spinner Saisha Ranina – have displayed extraordinary talent in the community’s top-favourite game of Cricket and represent one of the leading cricket clubs in the United Kingdom – ‘Old Northamptonians’, and also play County Cricket for ‘Northamptonshire CCC’! Having developed their distinct styles,…
The Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children located at Parel in Mumbai has become the nation’s first hospital to receive accreditation from the American Accreditation Commission International (ACCI), thus being the only hospital to be granted the status in India. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari felicitated Dr. Minnie Bodhanwala, CEO of Wadia Hospital for this achievement and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Adv. Aazmeen Kasad is a practicing corporate advocate with over 20 years of experience and a Professor of Law for 15 years. You could write to her to answer your specific legal queries. Follow her legal updates on Twitter @Aazmeen [/otw_shortcode_info_box] With Diwali just a couple days away, marking the onset…
A couple of months ago, in August 2022, Parsi Times was delighted to report that our Parsi sports icons – the legendary former India women’s cricket captain – Diana Edulji and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Chief – Adille Sumariwalla – were to be felicitated with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the eminent Sports Journalists’ Association of…
To say that Diwali is a glittering festival would be an understatement. From dazzling lights to sparkling fireworks, the festival is all about light and lustre. Around this festive season, Indians invest in glittering gold, new cars, sparkling fireworks and dazzling new clothes. However, the one big investment we often fail to make is in…