Held across 18th and 19th February, 2023, the 38th Late Jal D. Pardivala All Parsees Annual Athletic Meet -2023, witnessed over 400 participants taking part in 100 events, conducted across 16 age groups, with a huge crowd turnout comprising parents, friends and well-wishers, all cheering for their favourite participants! This Meet salutes the spirit of Parsi Sportsmen with contests held for all right from the under-6-year-old…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] In keeping with readers writing in questions seeking answers to their various religious and cultural queries, scholar in Zoroastrian religion and culture – Noshir Dadrawala, responds… [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Query from Parsi Times reader, Jal K. Patel: Having lost a dear one overseas, I was very disturbed. I therefore contacted a friend who…
What It All Boils Down To… Dear Readers, In recent times, a main cause for concern in our community is the increasing number of divorces and separations taking place between couples. For a minuscule community as ours, with population trends pointing towards imminent extinction, we are already struggling to simply stay afloat. While efforts…
As we celebrate Women’s Day on 8th March each year, much of what it means to be a woman, is all about her being sassy and smart, soft yet strong, perfect with all her imperfections. Her confidence stems from being mature, wearing her scars with pride, and her knowledge of the world. She has an…
More than two and a half millennia ago, ancient Persians were Master Maritimers. Neither the seas nor rivers stood as barriers for them, be it for trade or during war. The greater the obstacle, the more glory they saw in overcoming it. They were innovative, bold and adventurous. We narrate here how three Great Achaemenian…
– Mithuben Petit And Zarin Daruwala – [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] This is a tribute to two less known Parsi women – one from an aristocratic, family – a daughter of a Baronet; and the other – born in a humble, Parsi family. Both achieved greatness – one despite her wealthy family background, the other despite her humble…
The grounds of Tata Mills Co-op Housing Society, Parel, were host to the All-Parsi Tournament that was organized by their very own Tata Housing Sports Club, in association with Marazban Colony. The air was charged with much excitement and energy as 26 teams battled it out, over 13 days, from 13th to 25th February, 2023,…
The other day, I was having a conversation with a 45 year old ‘boy’ who asked me to introduce him to an ‘extremely beautiful’ girl to marry and settle down with! “She should be clever, an absolute charmer, and intelligent too, like James Bond’s women!” he quipped, to which I replied, “But all those women…
Iconic actor, Boman Irani’s son, Kayoze Irani, is set to direct his first feature film and the proud father took to social media to share his good wishes for his son, last week. He shared some pics on his Instagram handle with wife Zenobia and Kayoze, wishing him the best of luck, “Our son Kayo…
In keeping with readers writing in questions seeking answers to their various religious and cultural queries, scholar in Zoroastrian religion and culture – Noshir Dadrawala, responds… Queries from Parsi Times reader Adil Kasad: Is it true that only the Atash Nyaish can be prayed in front of the kebla, and that other Nyaish cannot be prayed…
20th February, 2023 celebrated the glorious 243rd Salgreh of Seth Cowasji Patell Agiary, located in Thane. The trustees of the Thana Agiary Fund invited all Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian residents to partake of the celebrations. The evening programme started with a Maachi at the Agiary offered by Er. Adil Sidhwa at 4:15 pm, followed by the…