The main successfully running Agiary in Kanpur, B N Javeri Dar-e-Meher, conducted the muktad prayers for the sixth year in succession, with the support of Behdin Pasbaans affiliated with the M F Cama Athornan Institute Ex-Students’ Association. In the absence of mobeds, Behdin Pasbans from Mumbai, Navsari and Surat take turns in looking after the…
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Rating: 3/5 115 minutes Director: Amar Kaushik In 1967, that talented director Raj Khosla completed his trilogy of suspense films — Woh Kaun Thi (64), Mera Saaya (66) and Anita (67) — all of which had the enigmatic beauty Saadhna in the role of the spooky and elusive woman as the…
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mailparsitimes@gmail.com by 5th September, 2018. Winner: “Romantic Frog: Look into my eyes… you will see… what you mean to me… Parsi Dog: Mmmmm… Frog-legs!!” -By Jimmy G. Postwalla
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Clearing All Doubts There is a lot of misinformation floating around within community circles regarding the BPP “exploiting” its staff and not paying them their Bonus on Parsi New Year and acting “highhandedly” with the Union. Nothing could be further from the truth. For the record, the mischief was initiated by the…
In a first of its kind Western Classical National Singing Competition, ‘Voices of India’, Er. Frazan Adil Kotwal secured the second place and was also adjudged the ‘Top Audience Choice’ award, on 29th August, 2018, at the NCPA. Held over a span of three days, Frazan passionately sang Ibert’s Chanson de la Mort, Handel’s, ‘Why…
18-year-old Ashoi Dantra was recently crowned the ‘Miss Teen SuperModel India 2018’ at the YB Chavan auditorium on 26th August, 2018. A student of BSc (life sciences) from KC College, Ashoi proved her grit and determination in various online contests, as well as a boot camp in Khandala, where contestants had to undergo various activities,…
Known as one of the leading philanthropic organisations that helps sustain the lives and livelihood of the underprivileged of our community, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) recently held its annual Feed-A-Family ‘New Year Special’ program on August 11th, 2018. ZTFI hosted a fun-filled eve with over 450 beneficiaries who thoroughly enjoyed games of…
Myth: Mount Damavand in Iran is a mountain in Northern Iran where a demon is enchained. Therefore, it would be improper to call it holy or to revere it! It is a beautiful mountain. It is the tallest mountain in Iran, but, there is nothing holy about it! Fact: Mount Damavand is indeed the highest…
The Parsi Community has a number of travel and tour operators who provide religious tours as well as vacation travel-packages for visiting our holy places. However, the one name that stands out from the rest is ‘Dini Travels’, founded by 67-year-old Diniar Mehta, who has, for over the past four decades, grown to become the…
Writing original scores that that combine the improvisatory soundscapes of synth-rock and crossover jazz with immersive and deeply personal lyrics, Kitchensink is a refreshing band from New Delhi and an active part of the independent music circuit in India. Their debut album, ‘Harmless Things’, released in July this year features 10 tracks written since the…
CRICKET India Clinch Victory During Third Test Match: Skipper and Man of the Match Virat Kohli’s blistering knocks, coupled with five wicket hauls from Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah ensured India a win by a huge margin of 203 runs during the third Test Match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. On the whole a clinical effort…