A petition started by a user on change.org to confer Bharat Ratna on industrialist Ratan Tata, has garnered over two lakh supporters, and counting! As per the petition, Ratan Tata has been a shining example of humility and philanthropy and has supported and established a number of research, educational and cultural institutes in India. The petition, which…
Even as the Pandemic spreads its vicious spread all over the globe, the USA seems to have taken the biggest hit, with the very unfortunate loss of over 34,500 lives. We increasingly look to the divine to forgive, save and relieve humanity from the clutches of the deadly COVID-19. The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC)…
COVID-19 has resulted in a lot of stress and anxiety. There is fear and worry about one’s own health and that of our loved ones. Many experience changes in sleep patterns, eating disorders and lack of concentration. Every individual reacts differently. While some find solace in reading and writing or simply working from home, others…
– A 5-Star Conversation On Celebration – (A Global Iranshah Initiative Presentation) [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The ‘Global Iranshah Initiative’ is a worldwide endeavor of love and devotion to our holiest of holy, Pak Iranshah, in Udvada gaam (Gujarat), with an aim to support and perpetuate its legacy and our priceless and timeless heritage. The initiative is the…
Kersi Randeria Quashes Spread Of Misinformation / Lies On Social Media . [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Across the world, the novel coronavirus pandemic and the consequential global lockdown, has resulted in humbling humanity while bringing to the fore its absolute and indispensable need of the hour – Unity, on all levels: global, national, local and community. …
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 15th April, 2020. WINNER: Doggie: No no! You keep your mask on! It’s more peaceful that way! By Ratan J Mody
With the entire nation under an indefinite lockdown Raell Padamsee's ACE (Academy for Creative Expression) has launched the ‘ACE CREATIVE CLUB’ where they have designed an exclusive set of creative activities for kids (3 – 13 years) to do at home! This Club is complimentary for all and offers activities that are fun and challenging…
Coronavirus – Personality Plus or Minus? [otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#02266e” background_color=”#d2e5fa”]The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed our lives for good. Nothing will truly feel the same, when we emerge on the other side, after surviving and quashing the Coronavirus (Godspeed!!). But till then, as we live through the Social Distancing, Quarantine and the mandatory isolation, confined…
Kudos BPP! Helpline Initiative Very Apt In Such Trying Times In these challenging and trying times, positive initiatives and actions need to be applauded and I take this opportunity to thank BPP for their recent initiative of having the foresight to launch a helpline in these difficult times. Ten days past the lockdown, I did…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Veera is a published Author (‘Endured’ and ‘#LoveBitesLifeHacks’) and Columnist; a passionate Educator and Counsellor; Poet and Philosopher… but most of all, a lover of all things literary. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] It’s been close to a month now since we were unceremoniously hurtled into this lockdown mode. Unprepared, uncertain, the nation reeled under the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The programme, offered on the TCS iON Digital Learning Hub platform, is followed by an online digital assessment and certification, according to a TCS statement.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] On 6th April, 2020, Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) strategic unit – TCS iON, announced a free, 15-day, self-paced digital certification programme called ‘Career Edge’, specially designed for college…