[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Parsi Times is thrilled to share that Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award by the Government of India. On behalf of the community, we heartily congratulate Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla on this illustrious recognition and for constantly keeping the flag of Parsi pride fluttering high! [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Adding…
Upon India’s independence on August 15, 1947, the new Congress-led Government of India invited Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to serve as the nation’s first Law Minister. Soon thereafter, on August 29, 1947, he was appointed Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee, and was delegated by the Assembly to write India’s new Constitution. But, little do we…
“Twas lights, bright lights all the way, With festivities mixed in the path like mad.” The year was 1950. The day – 26th January. There were celebrations rife everywhere. The Constituent Assembly of India became the Parliament of India, under the transitional provisions of the new constitution, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President…
Happy Republic Day 2022! Dear Readers, If there was one line which could effectively sum up the story of humanity, ever since it was ambushed by the pandemic, it would be, ‘And life would never be the same again’. We’ve had to reset everything, renew our perceptions, and redefine our priorities. Even as we move…
Mumbai’s Mata Ramabai Ambedkar crematorium, located at Worli, is currently being renovated into a series of eight covered pavilions, with latest equipment installed, including landscaped gardens, vast skylights, and in-built closed-circuit cameras that will be able to relay the funeral ceremony to friends and family, worldwide. Spanning nine acres, this world-class public crematorium will be open…
On 17th January, 2022, the Government of India directed the Supreme Court to not change the cremation / burial protocols for the bodies of those who died of COVID-19, in order to accommodate Dokhmenashini or the traditional funeral rites of the Parsi community, prohibits the burial or cremation of the dead. The government pointed out…
– Apex Court Seeks Solicitor General’s Assistance – On 10th January, 2022, the Supreme Court sought the assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, to amicably resolve the grievances of the Parsi community, which is unable to perform Dokhmenashini or the traditional funeral rites of community members who have passed away due to Covid-19. A bench…
Dr. Danesh Dinyar Chinoy was felicitated on 9th January, 2022, with the prestigious ‘Pioneer In Psychology Based Physiotherapy – Holistic Model’ title, under the ‘Skill India Awards 2021-2022’, conducted by the National Institute of Skills Training (NIST). He received this recognition for his outstanding contributions towards bringing transformation in people’s lives, with his endeavours spanning…
The two Mumbai-based, teenaged Razmi brothers – 19-year-old Rayaan and 16-year-old Shahyan, have been the toast of the Snooker and Billiards circuit, with their outstanding performances and wins, doing the fraternity and the community very proud! Rayaan recently made history with his excellent skills at the recently held 2021 National Championship (Sage university, Bhopal) by…
The racing pride of the nation and the community, 23-year-old top racer – Jehan Daruvala’s Formula 1 aspirations received a massive shot in the arm, with Italy’s three-time F2 champions Prema Racing signing him up for the 2022 season. Jehan will also continue to be part of the Red Bull Junior Team, for the third…
Ever since Iranshah has been re-enthroned in the recently repaired and renovated main building at Udwada, there has been fresh interest in understanding the significance of the winged, human-headed bulls that guard the entrance of the sacred Atash Bahram. One also finds winged human-headed bulls at the entrance of the Boyce Agyari at Tardeo, Maneckji…