[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Yes, the monsoons are here, and what better way to enjoy the rain than to pack your bags and go on a cool weekend getaway? Let’s look at some of the lovely places you could head out to for a fun two-day monsoon weekend.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Malshej Ghat: Just about 125kms from Mumbai, Malshej Ghat…
A Cause Bigger Than Yourself Dear Readers, Every day presents us numerous opportunities to become better versions of ourselves. Some opportunities facilitate self-improvement, others present the potential of impacting a whole lot of people – enabling us to participate in a cause bigger than ourselves. When we choose the latter, we contribute towards the greater…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you lesser known, amusing facts about our beloved Bombay. Explore this city’s history with these informational nuggets![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Mahakali Caves: Located in the eastern suburb of Andheri, Mumbai, Mahakali Caves (previously referred as Kondivite Caves) are a group of nineteen rock-cut caves built between 1st century BC and 6th century AD. Beautifully…
One of India’s major reforms which is the buzzword on most of our lips today – the Goods and Services Tax or GST, which is expected to transform India’s economy favorably, was discussed at WZCC’s (World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce) event on 23rd June, 2017 at the Indian Merchant’s Chamber, Mumbai. Eighty participants increased their…
Parel-based Palcare is a recently established Palliative Care center in Mumbai that treats people with terminal illness, primarily cancer, set up by Pheroza Bilimoria in December 2015, with help from the Tata Trusts and industrialist Anand Mahindra. Palcare, which comprises a team of fifteen, including doctors and nurses, and is currently treating two hundred and…
On 2nd July, 2017, the Government of Madhya Pradesh conducted a massive tree plantation programme by planting over two million saplings to enter the Guinness World Book of Records. The Parsi Community of Jabalpur did its bit by planting over one hundred and fifty trees in the cemetery compound. The Chief Guest for the plantation…
Mutton Chops Ingredients: ½ kg Mutton Chops; 2 tbsp. Ginger- Garlic Paste; 3 Onions; 4 Tomatoes; 3 tsp. Red Chilli Powder; 1 and ½ tsp. Coriander Powder; 2 tsp. Garam Masala Powder; 2 tsp. Chaat Masala; Oil; Salt to taste; 1 small pinch Cooking Soda. Method: Grind the onion and tomato coarsely. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add ginger…
The ongoing Metro III (Colaba- Bandra- SEEPZ) work at DN Road in South Mumbai faced yet another backlash from the heritage structures officials who received complaints from one of the city’s oldest libraries, JN Petit Library. The Mumbai Heritage Conversation Committee has confirmed receiving a complaint from the library against Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited…
On 9th July, 2017, Bombay Zoroastrian Jashan Committee (BZJC) and Athornan Mandal held their annual Bahman Mahino Jasan at Albless Baug, performed by Er. Farshogar Madon, Er. Homyar Masani, Er. Pervez Madon and Er. Shazaad Arjani of Soonaiji Hirji Agiary. Trustees of the Bombay Zoroastrian Jashan Committee, Kersi Commissariat and wife Zarine, and Saroosh Dinshaw…
SOAS (The School of Oriental and African Studies) University of London has secured a donation of £5 million to create a world-leading ‘SOAS Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies’, a resource dedicated to enhancing research, learning and teaching in the field of one of the world’s oldest religions. The institute will be co-chaired by lecturer…
On 9th July, 2017, the World Heritage Committee voted the historical city of ‘Yazd’, formerly known as ‘Yezd’ in central Iran, as the country’s 22nd World Heritage Site, ranking first in the Middle East and eleventh, worldwide. Announced during the Committee’s 41st session in Krakow (Poland), Yazd is the only UNESCO-listed Iranian city where people…