“Giving is not just about making a donation, it is about making a difference…” Established on 19th August, 2009, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI), the community’s leading non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting and uplifting the less fortunate community members, has been spreading much smiles, relief and joy in the lives of our…
ALL IN 30 SECONDS ONLY!!! Dr. Cyres Mehta stands consistently at the helm of all path-breaking, global advancements in eye care, setting higher standards, making breakthroughs, doing our Community and Nation very proud, with his numerous incomparable achievements. He has numerous ‘Firsts’ to his credit in having conducted successful eye procedures or related to…
The Ateshgah Baku fire temple, located in the capital of Azerbaijan, was built over a natural gas vent, and constructed between the late 17th and early 18th centuries AD. There is evidence, however, that an older temple once stood at the site. One of the interesting features of the Ateshgah Baku fire temple are the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_style=”bordered” border_color=”#dbc260″] In keeping with Parsi Times’ endeavour to promote and encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship, dedicated to furthering the cause of all budding entrepreneurs in our community, we present the dynamic Oorvaksh F. Naterwala, who is at the helms of two fast-growing organisations – Ahura Security Solutions and VNO Networks Pvt. Ltd….
The Young Rathestars – our community’s leading Social Welfare Association, from Dadar Parsi Colony – held an exhibition-cum-sale at the Sorab Palamkote Hall, on 11th and 12th March, 2023, with the aim of providing community members, especially entrepreneurs, the much-needed support and encouragement and to showcase their creativity and talent. A total of 74 exhibitors…
On 4th March, 2023, a unique ‘Funky Fusion Fashion Show’, sponsored by Durand Forms India, was organised, as part of the Ruby Anniversary celebrations of the Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust, commemorating their 40th Festival of Spring fête. Held at the J B V Vatcha School, this one-of-its-kind Fashion Show received a large number of…
Bandian complex, a site museum chockful of Sassanid architecture and arts in northeast Iran, offers visitors to travel back in time to the longest-lived Persian imperial dynasty, which endured for over four centuries, from 224 to 651 CE. The archaeological discovery was originally a fire Temple situated in Dargaz county of Khorasan Razavi province, near…
The Khanar-Pinar friends of the Mandli requested Meherbai to organise a thali-lunch. Gooli Google: It will be a change to eat from a silver thali. It’s so boring to eat out of kaanch-ni-plate day after day! Rarto Rohan: No thali business! We men like to eat motta-motta- gosh-na-bota! Mai-Kanglo-Minoo: I call it ramakra, just as I call my Dinoo ramakroo! Meherbai: Call them what you want, but in…
Every year, a number of children fall victim to dog-bites. In virtually every such case, it is neither the dog nor the child that is at fault – it’s the lack of communication and awareness to blame. Understanding the ‘Why’s, If’s and How’s’ of dog-bites helps us avoid adding to the dog-bite statistic. Why Do…
Adil, a top-notch executive spends five minutes talking to the poor woman sitting beside his building, only to realize that she was a teacher before she fell on terrible times. This, after feeling sure he would be able to place her as a maid at his cousin’s place. Farida takes time out to say something…
Approximately 80 per cent of all health issues are a result of unhealthy choices like a ‘high-on-calories-low-on-nutrition’ diet, sedentary lifestyle, negative thoughts and undue stress. Is it not time to get back control of your life, your health and your happiness? The best way to achieve a healthy lifestyle is by making good choices. Which…