It’s that time of the year – the “get me to the baug on time,” time. The time when the monthly budget goes awry, and if it is a family wedding, it goes absolutely ballistic. The marginal utility of the bank simply does not seem to diminish. Carl Menger who propounded the theory of Marginal…
Increasingly, as a community, we’re becoming our own worst enemy. We are quick to judge each other and jump to conclusions, often based on myths and rumours. We talk about religion without understanding it. We are keen to fight for the religion and even die for it, anything but live for it or live by…
Parsi Times is thrilled to welcome on board the absolutely hilarious and super talented, TV, theatre and Bollywood personality, Cyrus Broacha, known for his inexhaustible and uproarious wit! What better way to ring in the New Year than laughter? And who better than Aapro Cyrus, the Brand Ambassador of Humour itself, to ensure we’re on…
SPICY MULLED WINE Ingredients: 2 (750-mL) Bottles – Full-bodied Dry Red Wine (Zinfandel); ½ cup – Black Peppercorns; ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar; 4 (2-in.) – Orange Peel Strips (from 1 orange); 1 (1-in.) – Fresh Ginger, peeled and sliced; 1 – Cinnamon Stick, plus more for garnish; 1 – Whole Star Anise; Orange Slices. Method:…
‘Reach for the moon and the stars will fall in your lap,’ seems to be the philosophy followed by SRK and the people responsible for bringing the film to its title ‘Zero’. In a runtime of two-and-a-half-hours plus, Zero undergoes a series of transformations – possibly more than the number of titles thought of by the…
Re.: Letter From Zahirab Last Week Recently, there was an article by Zahirab Wadia stating that a Metro tunnel being built under the Atash Behrams at Princess Street is no threat to structures, culture, or religion of the Parsis. That point of view ignores certain facts that show there is a threat to the structures…
This Valentine’s Day, express your love to those you cherish, in the most unforgettable way, with your favourite Travel Partner and Advisory – Farohar Travels. Known to have redefined the ‘HOLIDAY’ experience, thanks to their expertise in Crafting the Perfect Holiday coupled with their excellent Sense of Customer Service, Farohar Travels have gone a step…
India’s leading eye specialist, esteemed globally for his path-breaking research and for constantly setting new standards and breakthroughs worldwide in eye care, Dr. Cyres Mehta was felicitated with the prestigious ‘International Medal Lecture Award 2018’ by the renowned Società Oftalmologica Italiana (SOI). Dr. Cyres was conferred the award by President SOI, Prof. Matteo Piovella and…
The ‘Know Your Religion’ religious classes, organised by the Trustees of M J Wadia Agiary and Hilla Towers, at M J Wadia Agiary Hall, witnessed twenty-three children attending the session to pray and learn about Zoroastrian religion and scriptures, on 16th December, 2018. The session witnessed the narration of various stories from Shahnameh and an…
Roj Behman, Mah Amardad is a special day for Godrej Baug residents as this marks the day that the holy Aatash Padsha, originally enthroned in Tavri Village in Navsari, was brought to Godrej Baug and enthroned in the Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary. On 16 December, 2018, the celebrations began with a Machi in Uziren Geh…
A Karaoke program-cum-dinner, was organised by the Entertainment Committee of Elphinstone Cricket Club (ECC) on the eve of 15th December, where members and guests showed up in good numbers. A combination of old and new songs was sung by all with singers Adi Pardiwalla and Persis Vachha getting maximum applause, alongside Rumi Tatary, Jimmy Motiwala,…