Aava Awarded 2 Gold Stars By ITQI

Aava Awarded 2 Gold Stars By ITQI

On 14th June, 2017, ‘Aava Natural Mineral Water’ – India’s top selling drinking-water brand, owned by our community’s leading entrepreneur, Behram Mehta – was awarded the ‘Superior Taste Award’ with two Gold Stars by the International Taste and Quality Institute (ITQI) – a leading European organization dedicated to testing and promoting superior food and beverages from…

Parsi Pride

Parsi Pride

[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] Noteworthy Nasha! Nasha Pooniwala from Udayachal High School achieved a striking 94.4%…

Masina’s Programme On ‘World No Tobacco Day’

Masina’s Programme On ‘World No Tobacco Day’

On ‘World No Tobacco Day’, 31st May, 2017, Head of Masina Hospital’s Department of Dentistry, Dr. Arnavaz Havewala and Dr. Vispi Jokhi, Medical Director, Masina Hospital organised a special program along with Guests of Honour – Dr. Rajshri Katke, the Medical Superintendent of Cama and Albless Hospitals; Nitin Kadam – Trustee Sidhivinayak Trust and Satyendra…

Aspi Darukhanawala Unveils Bal Asha Counselling Room

Aspi Darukhanawala Unveils Bal Asha Counselling Room

Lion Aspi Darukhanawala, President of Lions Club of East Bombay for the Centennial year 2016-2017, completed his final Centennial Legacy Project as President, by inaugurating a Counselling Room at Bal Asha, a home for destitute children at Mahalaxmi. The Chief Guest was Centennial District Governor Lion Armaity Aspi Cooper and the Guests of Honour were…

Jasans At Gamadia Colony

Jasans At Gamadia Colony

Gamadia Colony Recreation Centre organised a Dae Mahino jasan on the eve of 10th June, 2017, performed by Er. Viraf Bhesania and Er. Pashan Anklesaria of Vatcha Gandhi Agiary. The programme concluded, after a humbandagi followed with chasni served to twenty-five devotees, on a pleasant note thanks to the efforts of Committee members, Mehernosh Patel,…

Dr. Rumi Beramji Awarded ‘Doctor Of Literature Honoris Causa’

Dr. Rumi Beramji Awarded ‘Doctor Of Literature Honoris Causa’

On 3rd June, 2017, eminent Parsi Acupuncturist, Dr. Rumi F. Beramji was conferred the highest honour of degree – the ‘Doctor Of Literature Honoris Causa’ through the Zoroastrian College under the OIUCM, at an international conference organized by All India Shah Behram Baug Society (for Scientific and Educational Research), an NGO in Special Consultative Status with…

Chomp And Cheers: Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms and Apple Cider Sangria

Chomp And Cheers: Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms and Apple Cider Sangria

Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms Ingredients: 2 tbsp. Butter; 1 tbsp. Olive Oil; 700gms Boneless Chicken cut into cubes; 2 diced Onions; 4 Garlic Cloves, minced; 16 Button Mushrooms chopped lengthwise in 2; 2 tbsp. Flour (maida); 2 teacups Milk; 1 cup shredded Cheese; 1 and 1/2 tsp. Salt; 1 tsp. Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp. Paprika;…

Know Your Bombay

Know Your Bombay

[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] Sewri Mangrove Park: Located along the eastern edge of South Mumbai, the Sewri Mangrove Park comprises 15 acres of mangroves in the mudflats between Sewri and Trombay and was declared a protected…