Dear Editor, I write with regards to the EGM of the FPZAI held on the 5th of May 2019. I had attended the same as the representative of the Belgaum Parsi Zarthosti Anjuman. As your publications were also represented at the meeting, you must be aware of the false allegations levied against the “Er. father and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Many in this life forget that they have a mission to fulfil and a duty to discharge. Idlers lounge on the lawn, the negligent spend their time in…
The People Have Spoken!!! Aapro Cyrus Broacha, the Brand Ambassador of Humour, is back with his uproarious wit in our monthly column, to give you his take on the Elections!!! The people have spoken. As I pretend to write this, (my writings are basically a collection of different posts by others on the internet, which…
On 15th May, 2019, Mumbai-based Dr. Jehangir A Kohiyar, considered the pioneer of modern tattooing in India, passed away. Affectionately known as Jangoo, his passing is mourned by the Indian and global tattooing community. Professionally, Dr. Jehangir was a psychiatrist who learned the art of tattooing from Jock Liddell (aka Tattoo Jock) during his medical…
The first week of May 2019, from the 1st to the 5th, marked the unique coinciding of three major Zoroastrian events in Orlando (Florida, USA) – as the Central Florida Zoroastrian Community hosted the multi-day World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) Global AGM; followed by the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) AGM…
On 5th May, 2019, in an expected turn of events, the FPZAI (Federation of the Parsi Zoroastrian Anjumans of India), which has not held its AGM for the last two years, suddenly called for an EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting), which was held in the Annexe Hall of Mumbai’s Banajee Atash Behram, at 11:30 am. Chaired…
The ‘F.I.T.T.’ principle is an acronym that stands for ‘Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time’. It outlines the directives for getting the maximum out of an exercise program. It also helps overcome plateaus (a phase where you stop seeing gains in your workouts) and prevents overuse injuries (injuries that occur due to repeated use of the…
Every death is a loss and grief for the ones left behind. If an old person dies, it can be seen as completeness of that life, but the death of any child is untimely, tragic and heartrending. Life had barely begun and seemed to hold so much promise for the child and its family and then…
The Community’s Charter of Co-Existence For Peace And Harmony A long time ago, in the year 1914, some of our stalwarts from the community joined hands for a worthy cause – to bring peace and harmony in the community, by proposing to draft a ‘Charter of Co-existence’. That was a great idea, but somehow it…
Parsi Times Sports Reporter, Binaisha M. Surti, brings you the exciting cricketing action as PG grabs a hat-trick of winning titles, clinching the 70th Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019. A dominating all-round, impressive show in all three departments of the game, helped defending champions, Parsee Gymkhana (PG) win the final of the 70th…
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…