Each year from June 14–18, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries flock to an ancient fire temple at Pir-e-Sabz or Chak Chak village in central Iran (part of Ardakan County in Yazd province), to visit a fire temple considered the most sacred of the mountain shrines of Zoroastrianism. Tradition has it that…
Frohar Films Presents ‘Children Special Episode’ Frohar Films’, ‘Dudh Ma Sakar’ series presents ‘Children Special Episode (Part -2)’ on 25th June, 2017, at 12 noon on DD- Girnar Channel. Jiyo Parsi’s ‘Idea Contest’ To commemorate the 100th death anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji, Jiyo Parsi invites all to participate in the ‘Idea Contest’, on the Jiyo…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times continues to celebrate the successes of our young adults who have done exceedingly well in their academic performances in the Board exams across schools and colleges in India. Kudos to all our bright sparks who make our community proud![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Shazneen Shines! 18-year-old Shazneen Vazifdar of Jasudben ML School, secured 96.2% in…
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 21st June, 2017. . . . . .[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “‘No Ball’ ni nahi karte BHOOL, toh Pakistan team thai jate GOOL!” – by Firoz Batliwalla …
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The great Dadabhai Naoroji was a multifaceted personality — nationalist, statesman, educationist, economist, social reformer and parliamentarian. Sharing a unique tribute this great icon, Zoroastrian scholar and author, Noshir Dadrawala provides interesting insights into Dadabhai Naoroji’s dynamic persona.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] “All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness…
CRICKET Pakistan Win Maiden Champions Trophy: Good cricketing performances by Fakhar Zaman’s batting (114) and Mohammad Amir (3-16) and Hasan Ali (3-19) with the ball helped Pakistan win the Champions Trophy 2017 beating arch-rivals India by 180 runs in London. Batting first, Pakistan notched up 338-4 in their 50 overs, courtesy great knocks by Azhar…
[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] Progress is the rule of life. Progressive movement is the law of the universe. Life presses on and onward in its incessant march. Life is progress. Progress is…
After ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ in which the Kabir Khan-Salman Khan film had overtones of Indo-Pak amity, the duo now train their sights on our Eastern neighbour. Jagatpur, in Kumaon, is the abode of Laxman Singh Bisht (Salman Khan) and younger brother Bharat (real-life brother Sohail). Laxman is derisively called ‘tubelight’ — the Indian connotation for a…
The WZO Trust Funds and the Zoroastrian Dentists Organisation organised a dental camp on 18th June, 2017 at Jamshed Baug in Navsari for Parsi Zoroastrians. The camp, comprising a team of 9 dentists from Mumbai, led by the eminent Prof. (Dr.) Porus Turner, was hosted by Dinshaw Tamboly and wife Bachi, and comprised Dr. Kaiwan Shroff, Dr. Farzana Bharucha Irani, Dr. Taronish Bharucha, Dr. Rushad Nariman, Dr. Cyrus Karkaria, Dr, Jamshed Tavadia, Dr. Kayannush Dadachanji and Dr. Ruxshin Bhot. Over 60 Zoroastrian residents of Navsari benefitted from…
Dadabhai N Dordi was born on 4th September, 1825 in the priestly family of Manekbai and Naoroji Pallanji Dordi. He lost his father at age four and was brought up by his mother who raised him to go down in Indian history as one of the most dynamic individuals – ‘Dada’, the ‘Pita-maha’, the ‘Grand…
Vasai Parsi Punchayat Beneficiaries Seek Justice Against Misappropriations And Falsities On the morning of 11th June 2017, many residents of twin colonies under The Vasai Taluka Parsi Punchayat Charitable Trust received a Whatsapp message containing a link for article Parsi Darshan printed in Mumbai Samachar. This message was forwarded to the residents, by Mr. Ruzbe…