I’ve encountered numerous unique wellness trends through my decade-plus experience as a hormone, gut-health and sleep specialist. One such trend gaining prominence is ‘Mouth Taping’ – a practice where you tape your mouth shut during sleep. Despite its seemingly drastic nature, many individuals, including my patients, claim its effectiveness, making it a popular topic in…
The 36th Valedictory function of the Holiday Programme for Youth (HPY) was held on 29th May, 2023, at Allbless Baug, where a batch of 110 dynamic young adults from Mumbai and across India, were readied to set out and explore the world ahead. The function marked the finale of the annual summer program, which spanned 7th…
We often talk about our Holy Avesta Scriptures. However, what exactly are these scriptures? How many are extant and how many have been lost over the vicissitudes of time? Twenty-one volumes of Avesta: It is believed that there were originally twenty-one Nasks or volumes of the Avesta from the time of Asho Zarathushtra, which…
On 9th June, 2023, one of the community’s landmark and most cherished places of worship, the Dadysett Agiary, will re-open its doors for worshippers to pray in its original hall, which was earlier used by devotees. The second oldest Agiary in Mumbai, established in 1771, the Dadysett Agiary has been undergoing renovation over the past…
Dear Readers, While many communities are known to take care of their own, our community has always stood out for going many steps further than simply taking care of our own. There is a reason that the expression, ‘Parsi, thy name is charity,’ is known and appreciated not just across our country, but through…
On 1st June, 2023, the WZO Senior Citizens Centre (SCC) in Navsari, organized a special event to celebrate the 99th birthday of their esteemed resident, Perin Bhivandiwala, (or Perin aunty as she is fondly addressed) in honour of her of her longevity and to wish her a happy and healthy life. The management, staff and…
85-year-old Percy Hakim, legendary swimming and water polo coach, who mentored a large number of Mumbai’s top swimmers and Water polo players, passed away in Mumbai, on 30th May, 2023. Based in Dadar (Mumbai), he was cremated at Shivaji Park the next day. Percy Hakim’s Hong Kong-based son – Peter Hakim, shared how his father…
Today, 3rd June, 2023 – Roj Govad of Mah Dae (Shehenshahi calendar), is observed as ‘Homaji ni Ba. Performing Jashan ceremony on this day is considered meritorious. The Story Of Homaj: The story of Homaji is about the power of truth and the sacrifice made by a pious and innocent man who was falsely accused. It is a tragic…
Jehan Darayush Irani, Mumbai-based fitness coach and natural athlete, won three silver medals across three categories – ‘Men’s Bodybuilding’; ‘Men’s Physique’; and ‘Classic Physique’ – at the ‘I Compete Natural’ (ICN) India, the Indian chapter of the body-building and fitness competition, on 27th May, 2023. He also won the ‘Champion Posing’ award and has been selected…
PT’s Parsi Pride Brigade celebrates the academic performances of our young achievers who have triumphed in the Board exams, across schools and colleges. We are delighted to feature our bright sparks who make our community proud! We invite you to celebrate your success too with our community and feature in PT’s Parsi Pride Brigade! Mail us…
The weekend before last saw the Poonawallas celebrating the navjote ceremony of Cyrus and Darius, the children of Adar and Natasha Poonawalla, the family which brings great pride not just to our community and the nation, but to the world, being the founders of Serum Institute of India (SII), established by Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla in…