In the movie, ‘Home Alone’, a little boy (protagonist) wishes his family would disappear and his mother warns him to be careful about what he wishes as it could come true! Sure enough, the next day he wakes up to find himself all alone at home, without his family. Subjective perception is essentially mental. The…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Veera is a published Author (‘Endured’ and ‘#LoveBitesLifeHacks’) and Columnist; a passionate Educator and Counsellor; Poet and Philosopher… but most of all, a lover of all things literary. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] As we go through life, we accumulate wisdom – about what and who we really are. Wisdom comes with age but if you’re…
This site helps brush up your grammar online, be it a basic or complex topic. Just glance at topics on the left panel, like adjectives, adverbs, business writing, creative writing, etc. and get to learn the nuances with lots of examples and quizzes. You can also download grammar lessons and share them with friends. There…
Bollywood star and critically acclaimed actor, Jim Sarbh, who has given brilliant performances in blockbuster Bollywood films including ‘Neerja’ and ‘Padmaavat’, will be portraying the role of Indian Nuclear Scientist – Homi Jehangir Bhabha (1909-1966), in the oncoming SonyLIV web-series, titled ‘Rocket Boys’. The series is based on the lives of Indian nuclear researchers –…
The legacy and glory of our illustrious forefathers continue to bring pride and worldwide reverence to our small community, even today! Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the late founder of the Tata Group, topped the prestigious ‘2021 EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century’ rankings, with his donations currently valued at $102.4 Billion, including all his key endowments,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] ‘Kem Na Mazda’ is a powerful prayer which invokes Dadar Ahura Mazda’s protection and compassion. It is also a powerful Nirang which can be recited as a stand-alone prayer. It stands next only to the ‘Yatha Ahu Vairyo’ in terms of its protective powers. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] ‘Kem Na Mazda’ is the third prayer…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Parsis have been the pioneers of cricket in India, paving the path from 1886, showing future generations the way forward to progress in the sporting world of cricket, through their innovative vision and passion for the game. It is a huge honor for India and a matter of absolute pride for our…
PT Presents ‘Parsi-Preneurs’! Dear Readers, Our community has always been hailed for its inimitable acumen in entrepreneurship and enterprise. The grit, hard work and determination of our visionary forefathers, who settled in this magical nation, catapulted and redefined our presence as a small community with large contributions – having delivered numerous pioneers of modern India….
(1) Painting of a Parsi Couple on the walls of Dockyard Road Railway Station, Mumbai (left of the picture) (2) Painting of Parsi Agyari on the walls of Dockyard Road Railway Station, Mumbai (right of the picture).
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 23rd June 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…
Launches ‘FEZANA Professorship of Zoroastrian Languages and Literature’ At its 34th AGM held in June 2021, FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America) announced it had reached its matching fundraising goal of $1.1 million (USD), in partnership with the University of Toronto, officially establishing the ‘FEZANA Professorship of Zoroastrian Languages and Literature’, here. This milestone…