The Iranshah Initiative – Donation With Vision 2020 (Part 1 of 2)

The Iranshah Initiative – Donation With Vision 2020 (Part 1 of 2)

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] The ‘Global Iranshah Initiative’ is a worldwide endeavour 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 global initiative was officially first launched on 24th December, 2017 at the second…

Farrukh Dhondy Translates New Rumi Collection

Farrukh Dhondy Translates New Rumi Collection

After the success of his previous volume of the acclaimed Sufi saint and poet – Jalal-ud-din Rumi’s poems, Farrukh Dhondy is back with a brand new collection of Rumi’s translations. The UK-based writer, playwright and activist has selected and translated a new collection of Rumi’s poetries, in a book titled, ‘Rumi – A New Collection’,…

Avesthagen Study Could Determine Genetic Predictors For  Tobacco-Related Cancers

Avesthagen Study Could Determine Genetic Predictors For Tobacco-Related Cancers

Avesthagen Limited, with support from the Foundation for a Smoke Free World, New York, USA, is developing a systems biology-based approach for the early predictive diagnosis of tobacco related cancers such as lung, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colon, prostate and bladder cancers to achieve cessation of smoking.  Researchers at Avesthagen Limited are studying how…

SII-produced Covid-19 Vaccine Still Six Months Away

SII-produced Covid-19 Vaccine Still Six Months Away

Earlier this week, Adar Poonawalla, Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, said that an approval for SII’s vaccine by the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) was at least six months away, as the organisation is focussed on following due processes ensuring its safety and efficacy.   “Once…

The Zen Series: Changing The World

The Zen Series: Changing The World

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Parsi Times presents our readers ‘The Zen Series’ by PT Columnist, Kashmira Shaw Raj – a professional Taichi and Qigong practitioner and teacher, as also a sought-after clinical psychologist and healer. These Zen stories will resonate with you and help you connect within, at a deeper, inner level to encourage and empower…

Chomp & Cheers Presents Chef Delzad

Chomp & Cheers Presents Chef Delzad

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Delzad K Avari is a Le Cordon Bleu, London Alumni. His love for cooking was evident from a very young age. Having completed the Grand Diploma in cuisine and patisserie from the London campus, post his Hotel Management degree from Mumbai’s Sophia Polytechnic. His expertise has been honed with rich and varied…

TechKnow With Tantra: DocsApp – Consult Doctor Online 24×7 on Chat/Call

TechKnow With Tantra: DocsApp – Consult Doctor Online 24×7 on Chat/Call

DocsApp brings you online consultations with doctors 24×7, for generic illnesses where you could consult a specialist online, from the comfort of your home, without booking an appointment. Doctors on the app are specialist MD Doctors. You can get answers to your medical answers from doctors in 30 minutes, via a secure and private channel….

Adar-Kanye Twitter Tryst: “Your views on vaccines irresponsible,” Says Adar Poonawalla To Kanye West

Adar-Kanye Twitter Tryst: “Your views on vaccines irresponsible,” Says Adar Poonawalla To Kanye West

After US rapper, Kanye West, who said he was running for President, recently termed vaccines, “the mark of the beast”, our very own Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest produces of vaccines, responded on Twitter saying that Kanye’s views were “irresponsible and borderline dangerous”, on 10th July, 2020.   “They want…

Hormazd Yasht (The Yasht Series: Part – I)

Hormazd Yasht (The Yasht Series: Part – I)

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” 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…