The weeklong Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star, concluded on 24th October, 2019. With 200 films from across the world, cinephiles had a blast, rubbing shoulders and hobnobbing with celebrities. Judging by audience response, of the 8 venues (18 audis) – the single-audi Regal, with its 1,100 plus capacity, seemed to be the…
On 17th October, 2019, a bus filled with children from two of XYZ’s groups – ‘Rustom’s Rockstars’ and ‘Ketayun’s Conquerors’, visited the Sant Gadge Maharaj Dharamshala (Dadar) to ‘Make A Difference’ in the lives of needy people, by organizing dinner for approximately three hundred cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital, and their…
On 20th October, 2019, PM Narendra Modi unveiled the book, ‘Bridgital Nation: Solving Technology’s People Problem’, authored by Tata Group Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran and co-authored by Roopa Purshothaman, in the presence of Chairman Emeritus, Ratan Tata, in New Delhi. Modi commended the efforts of the authors and mentioned the ethos and relevance of the book in current…
CRICKET India Grabs Test Series Against SA: Team India has been a dominant side in Test Cricket lately! With 240 points in five Tests, India is leads way ahead in points. Virat Kohli and Co. put up a phenomenal show during the 3rd Test against South Africa and won the contest by an innings and…
The Government of India’s scheme established in September 2013, which offers cash assistance to encourage Parsi couples to have children has resulted in a proud 214 births over the last five years, through Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART). In keeping with the success of this scheme, the GOI is considering allocating more funds for the next…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times is delighted to welcome on board our community’s leading business visionary – Dr. Adil Malia – who has shared his expertise championing diverse roles in Business Management, Law, Human Resources, Marketing and Employee Relations. A much sought-after business coach and mentor, having led companies at the Board level across eclectic industries,…
Offering an eve of Hollywood nostalgia, NCPA presents ‘Beyond the Stars’, featuring Keshia B – a night covering famous and catchy tunes from Hollywood movies and Broadway musicals that lit up the silver screen spanning from the 70’s to date. Known for her soulful voice, Keshia B is known in Mumbai’s musical circuit for her…
Lest the viewer forget what the film is all about, the opening words – ‘definition of an aphrodisiac’ also serve to reassure that he is in the right auditorium. Raghuvir Rao (Rajkumar Rao) is an enterprising but unsuccessful entrepreneur. In the hope of turning his business around, his cousin, Devraj (Sumeet Vyas) takes him on…
Let There Be Light! Dear Readers, The effervescent Festival of Lights is upon us, as our nation comes alive in the merry five-day festivities – namely Vak Baras (Vagh Baras being a misnomer); Dhan Teras, Kali Chaudash, Diwali and finally, New Year. Each day commemorates different attributes, via deities, that lead to one’s evolution and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. She credits her learnings and insights, shared in her articles, to all Zoroastrian priests and scholars whose…
Diwali is the five-day festival of light, celebrated by millions across the world. The festival coincides with the Hindu New Year and thus also celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali also commemorates Lakshmi, the Divinity of wealth and prosperity. Five Days of Festivity: The five days…