On 6th February, 2020, the Center’s Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi informed the Lok Sabha about 233 babies born to Parsi couples in India, under the ‘Jiyo Parsi’ scheme, aimed at implementing measures to arrest the declining numbers of the community. According to Naqvi, so far, the scheme has cost Rs 14 crore. Responding…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#bbf2fc” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times is privileged as the community’s leading news weekly to boast of comprehensive youth engagement. Our community’s youth today, are tomorrow’s community leaders, and it would be simply naïve to not hear out and understand the unique insights, issues, dilemmas and preferences that our new gen lives with and…
For all those of you who live your life and plan your day based on the digits thrown to you by your weighing machine – here’s a Newsflash – the weighing scale is the most needless piece of equipment in the gym! Your weight should be the last thing that you should be worried about…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”border-top-bottom” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#bbf2fc” css_class=”boxed”]Dr. Rushad Nariman is an acclaimed Prosthodontist and Implantologist, practicing as a Consultant at Godrej Memorial Hospital (Vikhroli), Jain Hospital (Malad) and over 20 dental clinics across Mumbai, in addition to running his own successful private practice, for over five years now. A member of the reputed Indian Society of…
– From 4 Cr To Less Than 4 Lakhs In 3 Decades – On 10th February, 2020, addressing the curtain raiser event for the upcoming ‘13th Conference of Parties’ or ‘COP 13’ of the United Nation Convention on ‘Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals’ (CMS), Union Environment Minister – Prakash Javadekar said that the…
[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] . Death – the hunter, is out with his hound to kill ruthlessly and recklessly anyone and everyone that meets him on the way. This inexorable enemy of…
Saturday, 15th February, 2020 will mark the centenary of the opening of the Sanjan Memorial Column or the Sanjan Stambh to the public. A special Jashan will be held to celebrate the occasion at 10:00 am, followed by breakfast. Humdins are requested to be present for the celebrations of this auspicious occasion. Sanjan Stambh which means…
Auckland based multidisciplinary artist and textile practitioner, Areez Katki’s acclaimed textile-based art exhibition, titled ‘Bildungsroman’, is being exhibited at the famous Otago Museum, in North Dunedin, NZ from 11 January to 9 February, 2020. ‘Bildungsroman’ literally means a narrative dealing with one person’s formative years or spiritual education. Bursting with colour and playfulness, his works of…
If your privacy and confidentiality are prime concerns, Signal Private Messenger is for you. Once you download and install the app, you can communicate instantly, create groups to chat in real time and share media or other files – all in complete privacy. Signal’s servers neither access any of your communication nor store any of…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. She credits her learnings and insights, shared in her articles, to all Zoroastrian priests and scholars whose…
– Tête-à-tête With City Chronicler And Author, Meher Marfatia – . Born and raised in Bombay, Meher Marfatia graduated from St. Xavier’s College with English Literature and Psychology, and holds a Master’s degree in English Literature. She was awarded the Scholarship in Advanced Journalism Studies at the International School of Journalism in Berlin, Germany (1989)….