The Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata is known for winning millions of hearts with his diverse posts over his Instagram feed on social media. From throwback pictures to inspiring quotes, the kohinoor of our community always endears himself greatly to all netizens alike! This time too, the industrialist whose heart beats for the…
An increasing number of countries have resumed international commercial flights with India, since mid-August. Multiple countries and multiple carriers are in preparedness to welcome Indian passengers. No matter how remote your destination or how far the shores, Indians love to travel and have always left their indelible imprints on every foreign land. For air travel…
The J D Amaria (Sodawaterwalla) Agiary, at Marine Lines in Mumbai, was in need of urgent repairs and restoration for a while. Plants were seen growing from the walls, causing big cracks. Heavy leakage had corroded the beams and windows were broken. The interiors were gloomy with peeling paint, plaster fallings at places and columns…
– ALL FIVE HIGH PRIESTS ADDRESS GLOBAL COMMUNITY – [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Last Saturday, 4th September, 2021, proved to indeed be a rare and historic occasion, when ALL FIVE OF OUR HIGHLY REVERED AND ESTEEMED HIGH PRIESTS / VADA DASTURJIS – Dasturji Dr. Firoze M. Kotwal; Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor of Iranshah – Udwada; Dasturji Keki…
The AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals, Tansa Forest, Ganeshpuri, is home to almost eighty beautiful canines and felines. Parsi Times patrons have been very supportive towards the animals under our care over the years, especially during the ongoing pandemic crisis which has been very challenging for the Ashram. Our space is home senior/geriatric animals with…
‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings you ‘Sports Magazine’ hosted by our very own Binaisha M. Surti. Tune in to join her at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 7th September, 2021, for an exciting ‘Fans Special Episode 1’ featuring the most loved group of cricket supporters and enthusiasts – The ‘North Stand…
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 8th September 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…
Why Wait Till The Year End? Dear Readers, As we approach the final phase of 2021, how about we pre-empt those ‘Shoulda–Woulda–Coulda’ (should-have, would-have, could-have) moments that most of us experience during the year-end? These are those moments riddled in guilt, where we regret the lack of initiative and action to achieve those January resolutions…
In July 2020, the young and inspiring author, Mehrzaad Mogrelia, published his debut book, ‘A Quest Called Life’ – an anthology of poems depicting events, moments and people that influence and shape the direction of our lives. The book was well received and after a year of being published, has brought much recognition and awards…
On 25th August 2021, Lion Daara B Patel was honoured with the prestigious International President’s Award, for his yeoman service to the underprivileged, the migrants as well as the city and state Police Force, for the past two years and through the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, Lion Daara helped over 500 people get vaccinated. This…
Meheregan, the largest Iranian festival after Noruz, dates back to ancient times when the start of autumn brought the start of the new year. Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism is developing a dossier for the possible inscription of Mehregan on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Persian festival marks friendship, affection, and…