Prayer For The Dead

Prayer For The Dead

[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] Death of our dear ones destroys the radiant joy of our home and plunges us in deep distress. We look unto Thee, Ahura Mazda, for the relief of…

Chomp And Cheers: Chicken Kheema Pulav And Choco Mocha Shake

Chomp And Cheers: Chicken Kheema Pulav And Choco Mocha Shake

Chicken Kheema Pulav: Ingredients: 1 cup Rice; 250 gms Chicken mince; 4 tbsp. Oil; 2 Green cardamoms; 1 tsp. Cumin seeds; 2 Cloves; 1/2 inch Cinnamon stick; 8-10 Black peppercorns; 3 medium Onions sliced; 3-4 Green chillies; 2 Tomatoes chopped; 1 tbsp. Ginger garlic paste; 1 tsp. Red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp. Garam masala powder;…

Know Your Bombay! – 18th February 2017

Know Your Bombay! – 18th February 2017

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you interesting facts about our beloved Bombay! Explore this city’s amusing history and get to know why and how so many streets and places got their names with KYB![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Parel Parel was originally one of the seven islands of Bombay and was linked up with the other islands in the…

TechKnow With Tantra: ‘ColorFeel’ -Coloring Book 2017

TechKnow With Tantra: ‘ColorFeel’ -Coloring Book 2017

This is one of the best coloring books online on your Android. Hours of enjoyment for your little ones. And also for you, when you are stressed. Explore the detailed illustrations and drawings and bring them to life using colorful palettes fired by your imagination. Just open a pre-drawn picture of your choice, expand it,…

The Bored Dog

The Bored Dog

Most of us lead busy lives and have hectic working schedules. Children are busy with computers and television and our pet pooches are left alone at home for extended periods. When the family returns home after a hard day they are so tired that they just do not have time for their pet. After greeting…

Run Adil Run!

Run Adil Run!

47-year-old HR professional from New Delhi, Adil Nargolwala, was recently listed in the ‘Limca Book of Records’ as the national holder of running the maximum long distance races between 1st July, 2015 and 30th June, 2016 (calendar followed by Limca Records). Adil started participating in marathons in 2009, in Mumbai and has so far run…

Lions Club International Hosts Region- 1 Conference

Lions Club International Hosts Region- 1 Conference

On the 14th of January, 2017, Region Manager of Lions Club International, Lion Percy Master hosted a Region Conference of Region 1, District 323A1, at Worli, which garnered over two hundred and fifty delegates and guests from the thirteen clubs from the Region I, Zones I and II, and dignitaries from 323 A1. Chief Guest…

Kudos Zuleika Homavazir!

Kudos Zuleika Homavazir!

On 15th February, 2017, Zuleika Homavazir was awarded ‘The Best Educationist Award’ by IIEM, and ‘The National Mahila Rattan Gold Medal Award’ by The Solidarity Council of India in New Delhi. The awards were presented along with a ‘Certificate of Education Excellence’. On 18th February, 2017, she will also be awarded with The Education Leadership…

Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

Kudos Noshir! Parsi Times dated February 10th has an article by Noshir Dadrawala regarding Valentine Day, written beautifully. I always look forward to his articles, which are well-researched and interesting to read. Apart from being a historian he has phenomenal knowledge about Iran and our religion. Thank you Noshir! Nergish Dordi. (nergishdordi@hotmail.com) . . Ruby’s…

From The Editor's Desk

From The Editor’s Desk

Dear Readers, It’s been a week of celebrations in our community in Mumbai, and Parsi Times, as always looks forward to further the noble and never-underestimated cause of such ‘fun with a cause’ community events. These jamborees, which fit seamlessly into our positive default preference for fun and entertainment, foster a sense of the much-needed…