The Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat (APP) hosted a community dinner as per the wishes of late Parvez and Freny Borka at Naoroji Vakil Sanatorium premises on 14th April, 2018. The function commenced with a jasan in the memory of the donors at 6:15 pm, followed by Secretary of APP, Cyrus Sabawala delivering the welcome address. Trustees…
11th April, 2018 marks the 187th Birth Anniversary of our most revered, loved and worshipped saint, Jamshedji Sohrabji Kukadaru Saheb. Known as the Zarthosti Saint of the 19th Century, Dasturji Kukadaru was born on 26th May, 1831 in Surat, Gujarat, (Zamyad Roj, Avan Mahino) and is as well known for his humility and simplicity as he is worshipped…
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Sci-fi Rating: 3.5/5 90 minutes Director: John Krasinski ‘The Eerie Sounds of Silence’ While the title ‘A Quiet Place’ could be a misnomer; it’s definitely an understatement of sorts. The premise begs the question: “What if – – -?” “What if aliens take over the world, as Hollywood has been threatening…
Bombay boy, Jehangir Mehta is named by the famed Michelin as New York City’s ‘Most Sustainable Chef’ for his unique graffiti he displays in every plate that he serves at his twenty-seater, ‘Graffiti Earth’ restaurant, inside the Duane Hotel. “Graffiti is my style – it’s my aspect of life growing up, as well as what…
The Daman Vapi Doongerwadi will soon have a new bungli built in its premise for the use of our community. The old bungle, which had been used to carry out the final rites of the deceased, had been in a dilapidated state for a while and hence, the Daman Vapi Parsi Jarthosty Anjuman’s decision to…
Managing Director of Piramal Finance Limited and Piramal Housing Finance Limited, Khushru Jijina was recently awarded ‘The Global Indian of the Year 2016-2017’ by AsiaOne – a pan-Asia, B2B magazine, under the ‘Business Leadership (Finance)’ category, on 9th October, 2017. Shortlisted through primary, market driven research by the AsiaOne editorial team and an eminent jury,…
Benafsha Soonawalla seems to be fitting in just right in the house of reality show, Big Boss-Season 11, aired on Colors channel. After tasting a bit of fame in MTV shows Roadies and Trackstar, Benafsha, a resident of Godrej Baug, was all smiles during the opening episode when host Salman Khan asked her in his…
The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) organised a ‘Housie Eve’ on 7th October, 2017, with numerous stalls serving home-made delicacies. Filled with fun, cheer and prizes, the overall event with its games, food and beverages was arranged and managed by the residents, as also a dance performance by the Cusrow Baug children…
District Governor 2008-09, Lion Daara Patel with Lion Katy Patel organized ‘Parsi Nite Celebrations’ for the Lions of District 3231 A1, at Cama Baug, on 1st September, 2017. Attended by one hundred and sixty people, the event commenced with a jasan ceremony performed by Er. Aspandiar Dadachanji who delivered a thought provoking address, followed by singer Ruzbeh…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]On the occasion of Khordad Saal, we bring you a special article celebrating the life and the teachings of our glorious prophet, Zarathushtra.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Asho Zarathushtra is universally regarded as the First Prophet. He was the first to receive Ahura Mazda’s message and yet, there is so little, we, his followers who call ourselves…
Parsi Times – The Perfect Family Weekly I would like to share a few words of praise for Parsi Times because it has truly become the absolute favourite of the family with its articles gaining great popularity with all members of the family, immaterial of our varying ages or, even including something every week for…