In order to facilitate travel for Zarthostis to attend the glorious ‘Sanjan Day’, on 16th November, 2019, the community’s premiere philanthropic institution – Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) – made arrangements to convey over fifty Zarthostis from Mumbai to Sanjan, and back, so as to ensure they could partake of the pride and merriment…
The 17th ZOCHILDAY, themed ‘ZOCHILD With A Difference’, was celebrated on 16th November, 2019, by children across Mumbai and India, at Mumbai’s St. Mary’s (ISC) Auditorium in Mazgaon. Hanshi Shihan Vispy Kapadia – Chairman and Founder of Zochilday, along with the dedicated team of Zoroastrian Children’s Foundation (ZCF) organised an incredible event, reinforcing the catchphrase,…
The fourth edition of the WNC Navy Half Marathon, which was held in Mumbai on 17th November, 2019, saw a massive participation of over 15,000 partakers, including naval personnel and civilians. It was flagged off from Ballard Estate in South Mumbai. The very first WNC Navy Half Marathon took place in 2016 at BKC in…
Spenta Mainyu – the Good Spirit, and Angra Mainyu – the Evil Spirit, are inveterate foes. With the advent of man upon earth, the warfare between them has begun. It will end in the defeat of the Evil Spirit, when human life upon earth will end. The Evil Spirit deranges what the Good Spirit has…
Planning meetings across continents is always a challenge. Co-ordinating time zones across the world, adjusting for daylight saving time and identifying work / leisure hours can be very confusing. TimeAndDate.com is a website which helps you do just that, along with a plethora of other useful functions relating to Time and Date. The Meeting Planner…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Kolkata-based Mehru Khurshed Tangree is the ideal example of women empowerment – showcasing courage, dedication, commitment, positive approach, patience and tremendous enthusiasm, and leading from the front in the noble fields of education and guiding. Unafraid to share her honest opinions and speak her mind, Mehru is indeed one of a kind! She…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Rising high and mighty, the finale of ‘WINGS’ 2019 lived up to its promise unleashing power packed live performance by the All-Parsi band – ‘The Right Left Wing’; as also felicitating the community’s best talents across various sporting categories in an all-glittering, award ceremony which followed. Parsi Times Reporter Binaisha M. Surti brings…
Young Rathestars, the Community social welfare Association from Dadar Parsi Colony, organized the much awaited and delightful, ‘Bonny Baby Contest 2019’, on 17th November, 2019, at the J B Vachha High School in Dadar. Held annually, the Bonny Baby Contest – held under the proficient leadership of Young Rathestars President, Arnavaz Jal Mistry – is open…
On the morn of 16th November, 2019, when one saw the Gujarat Express train from Mumbai making a special halt at Sanjan station, it could only mean one thing – it was our glorious Sanjan Day! Nearly a thousand proud Zarthostis, yet again, gathered at the grounds surrounding the Sanjan Stumbh to celebrate this auspicious…
Overcoming what seemed to be a stalemate for a long period of time, on 19th November, 2019, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) signed a new, 3-year Agreement with the Mumbai Mazdoor Sabha (MMS), for the welfare of the employees and workers of the Union. The Agreement was signed by BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai and MMS…
Dear Readers, Nothing gives us greater pleasure than seeing our Community’s talented youth take strides towards becoming entrepreneurs, in continuance of our great Zoroastrian entrepreneural legacy. In keeping with our commitment to fostering this effort, Parsi Times is privileged to always be at the forefront of facilitating, promoting and supporting our brave self-starters. Every so…