The Bai Jerbai Baug Sports League (BJBSL) organised a Treasure Hunt for its members on 3rd December, 2017, with 50 participants ranging from 16 to 70 years fighting it out in a team of five each. The teams set out in their cars to solve 21 clues and accomplish 12 tasks, which included eating street…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Leading Canine Behaviourist Shirin Merchant shares with us relevant FAQs put forth by our readers and dog owners for the wellbeing of their loving pets.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . Reader’s Query: Our two and a half year old Weimeraner, Roger, loves running out of the house and eating off the garbage bin in our compound. Every…
23rd November, 2017 was a Red Letter Day for the Parsi/ Irani Zoroastrian Community of a tiny hamlet called Vesu Village, which has now metamorphosed into a growing landscape with conveniences unseen or unheard in the vicinity, some ten fifteen years ago. In the midst of the old and new, Vesu Village is seeing a…
No one can prevent old age, since we cannot stop the biological clock within us. However, by making the biological clock tick a little slower, we CAN delay old age. There is nothing vain or egoistic or narcissistic about defying old age. For years, we have been brainwashed to ‘grow old gracefully’. Why not refuse to grow…
After rounds of ramp walks, photo shoots and introductory sessions, 30-year-old Khushrav Bharucha has been shortlisted for the upcoming ‘Mr. Dubai 2017’ male pageant. Working with a healthcare firm in Abu Dhabi UAE, Khushrav says, “Initially I was never inclined towards modelling. But with the constant encouragement from my wife, Delnaz and friends, I decided…
On 4th December, 2017, The Experiment in International Living (EIL) – Bombay Chapter celebrated ‘UNO Day’ in a South Bombay Hotel, in keeping with its consultative status with UNESCO since 1978. It was presided over by dynamic Community Chairperson Dr. Lily K. Mistry who highlighted the importance of UNO Day and was hosted by immediate Past…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Born in Surat on 22nd August, 1969, Er. Nozer Mehenty completed his Navar (age14 years) and Martab Ceremony (age 15 years) from at Surat Modi ji Atashbehram under guidance of Er. Jehangirji and Fardoonji Turel. He performed two Nirangdins, many Vandidads, two nani Hamayas, Ijasne, Navar and Martab ceremonies and served at the…
Dear Readers, The topic of the hour – the reconsidered stand taken by the Valsad Parsi Anjuman, on the urging of the Supreme Court to allow intermarried Parsi women into places of religious worship – has, as expected, garnered conflicting reactions from our Community. The move, which is feared as the racial nemesis and religious…
[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] . Daena is thine, Ahura Mazda. It is Thy divine voice that whispers and speaks to me through my conscience. It is the guardian and watchman of my…
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 20th December, 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 “Amit Shah: ‘G’ for? Modi: ‘G’ for Gujarat! Amit Shah: No! ‘G’ for ‘Gone’gress!!” – By Piran C. Tarapore [/otw_shortcode_info_box]
The Dadar Athornan Institute commemorated its 98th Annual Prize Distribution ceremony and the 100th birth anniversary of its Ex- Principal Late Er. Rustomji Noshirwan Panthaki, on 10th December 2017, at the Mancherji Joshi Hall, with Principal of JB Vachha High School, Bannu Makoojina as the Chief Guest. Attended by President of the Athornan Mandal, Vada…