[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] A Man Of Courage And Integrity, A Formidable Colleague, A True Parsi Yazdi and I started off with differing ideologies, but over a period of time, we came to truly respect and appreciate each other. Yazdi always stood up for what was right, against all the odds. He was truly courageous, he…
When we heard the news about the passing away of Yazdi Hosi Desai, the words of the American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly – Kinky Friedman, came to mind. Friedman famously said, “Find what you love and let it kill you. Let it drain you of your all. Let…
On 2nd November, 2021, the community lost one of its foremost ‘Rathestars’ in the passing of former BPP Chairman, Yazdi Desai – a man who’s heart truly beat for the community… a man who prioritized the welfare of his beloved Parsi/Irani Zarthosti community over all else… a man who dedicated his life to serving those…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Born in Bombay and settled in Sydney, Kersi Meher-Homji is a retired Virologist. He has published 16 books on cricket in Australia, and has been freelancing for top newspapers and magazines in India and Australia. He shares an amusing account of his talks with Sydney’s cabbies! [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Like most Australian cities, Sydney…
Let There Be Light… Please! Dear Readers, Just last week the community was finally relieved of the ongoing BPP hubbub, with the announcement that all five current Trustees, had, on their word, signed a consent agreement, to collectively resign and hold brand new elections for all seven trustee seats, next March. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly,…
Ahmedabad resident, Sarosh Parvez Vandriwala, who works in Zydus Cadila as an Associate Manager in the Research and Development of Vaccines, was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation, for his valuable contributions in the development of nCOV-19 Plasmid DNA Vaccine ZYCOV-D, by Zydus Cadila, Ahmedabad. “We are working on many different vaccines, with special focus…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Chalo Lagan Kariye! Join the first ever, online Matrimony meet for Parsi/Irani Youth residing in India organized by Jiyo Parsi, Dhanjishaw and Manijeh Gamir Charitable Trust and Parsi Youth League of Ahmedabad (PYLA). Sit in the comfort of your home and connect with like-minded Parsi/Irani youth, strictly between the ages of 21…
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 3rd November 2021. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Disclaimer: Some of our ‘Caption This’ Contest photos are taken from freely available, public online resources and are published in a light and humorous…
The last few decades have seen a significant rise in Singledom… a product of choice, priorities, divorce and the upswing trend of live-in relationships. More and more women are opting for an independent lifestyle without the constraints of marriage. In India it is noteworthy to accept that one does not only marry the person, but…
As always, the young-at-heart Mandli (all in their second childhood), met at their favourite club in South Mumbai. This time, Meherwanji’s childhood friend, Edulji Aadhaar-card and his wife Rati Ration-card were also invited. To test their intelligence, Jhangoo-genius asked, “As far as Covid goes, tell us, which is the safest nation?” Edulji Aadhaar: Simple – Vaccination!!…
Google meet is a new, safe and reliable tool for virtual meetings. You can securely connect from anywhere and create and join high-quality video meetings for up to 250 people, free. You can host unlimited high-definition video meetings with in-built safety – all video meetings are encrypted in transit and proactive anti-abuse measures help keep…