The Nargol Punjiaji Agairy celebrated its 69th anniversary on 19 April, 2019 with a Jashan performed at 10:00 am by four priests. The Salgreh was attended by a large crowd of over four hundred humdins, alongside the Trustees and the President of the Anjuman. The devotees then proceeded to relish the Ghamber (catered by Diana…
The Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP) Mumbai Headquarters, organized the traditional annual Boss-Secretary Lunch for its members and their respective bosses, on 24th April, 2019, at the President Hotel in Mumbai, marking its 32nd year since inception. This year’s theme, ‘Supporting Leadership Responsibly’, was coined by the dynamic Homai Mehta, President Emeritus….
The Seth Nanabhoy Bejonji Chokshi Dar-e-Meher in Panchgani, one of the world’s geographically highest located Agiary [around 4300ft above MSL], celebrated its 88th Salgreh on 22nd April, 2019. It was heartening to see Zarthostis coming in good numbers for the the Khushali nu Jashan which was performed at 10:00 am by Panthaki Er. Hoshang Bhandara,…
Salsette Parsi Colony’s Gen-Next got together to host two fun-filled, entertaining events – one outdoor and one indoor – across the last weekend. On April 20, 2019, Salsette’s sprightly youth got together at 8:00 am to participate in the first ‘Bacchaas Premier League’ (BPL), where over 25 children between nine and sixteen years of age,…
Through May 1-5, 2019, WZCC (World Zoroastrian Chambers of Commerce) – a global business organization for Zoroastrians, and FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America) – a North American religious/cultural organization, will come together to hold a first ever, historic joint AGM, at Orlando, Florida, USA. Edul Daver, WZCC Global President shared with Parsi Times, “It will be an opportunity for…
New Zealand’s Yohann Irani is on a mission to save the Earth in a rickshaw! Staying true to his India roots, Yohann and seven of his friends have raised funds to be part of the ‘Rickshaw Run 2019’. Three rickshaws of team ‘The Rolled Oats’ will join others in a 3,500 km journey that will…
Eight years ago, I had hoped for Parsi Times to become a household name in our community. It was founded with the aim of representing the true, unbiased and collective voice of our people. As I reminisce the years gone by, I am filled with a great sense of pride and joy in PT’s successful…
[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] Thou, Ahura Mazda, didst desire me to follow Thee faithfully. But forgetfulness fell upon me and I failed Thee. The stately swan arches his neck with majestic pride….
In keeping with tradition, Meherbai’s Mandli met for their annual Mango-party at Meherbai’s house. As elections were in the air, everyone felt like saying something about it. Meherbai placed a huge bowl of chilled, diced mangoes and another of mango ice-cream, along with mango cheese cakes and milk-shakes for the Mandli. She loved feeding her…
17-year-old Vaishta Cooper, living in Mumbai, has indeed done our Community proud over the years with her growing proficiency and constant wins in the field of Karate! Having just appeared for her XII Board exams, Vaishta intends to pursue BMS from her current HR College, where she was declared ‘Best Sports Woman’ (Mumbai) for 2018…
CRICKET IPL 2019: AB de Villiers Helps RCB Beat KXIP: Man of the Match AB de Villiers’ scintillating knock of an unbeaten 82 in 44 deliveries, which included seven sixes and three fours, helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat Kings XI Punjab by 17 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The Royals notched up…