Every person’s life is like a story. Some stories are sad, some are funny, some full of challenges and yet, at the core, every life has all of these. As human beings, we love to tell our stories and in doing so, we recognise the entire gamut of human emotions which are part and parcel…
The 18th of May, 2017 was an important day for the Parsis of Igatpuri as they celebrated the 130th Salgreh of the Igatpuri Anjuman Dar-E-Meher. Speaking to PT Reporter, Khushroo Mehta, the Panthaki expressed gratitude and pride for Parsi Times, on behalf of the entire Karanjia family, for the support given to the Igatpuri Agiary…
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India’s leading Health and Fitness Guru, our very own Dr. Mickey Mehta, was felicitated by the Mumbai Police Commissioner, Dattatray Padsalgikar, who hosted a dinner for all the IPS officers and their wives, to honor Dr. Mehta’s expertise and achievements, on the 15th of May, 2017, at the Police Hall at Azad Maidan, Mumbai. Aapro…
11 -year-old, Jehaan Bhadha, son of Charmayne and Er. Khushroo Bhadha was ordained a Navar at Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary, Jogeshwari, on 14th May, 2017, Roj Hormazd, Mah Dae. Er. Jehaan learnt his prayers under the guidance of Er. Keki Panthaki, while the Navar ceremony was performed under the leadership of Er. Eric Dastur and…
75th Anniversary Celebrations of Bai Jerbai Baug Sports League The Bai Jerbai Baug Sports League is organising a ‘Gala Evening’ in celebration of 75 glorious years, with a fun-filled evening full of entertaining performances, followed by a contributory dinner buffet (veg & non-veg), on 20th May, 2017, from 6:00 pm onwards. To purchase dinner coupons,…
The Dadar Parsi Colony’s ‘The Annual Flood-lit Throwball and Indirect Volleyball Tournament’ energetic finale on 14th May, 2017, culminated with the boys of DPCSWA (Dadar Parsi Colony Sports Welfare Association) lifting the trophy as the ‘Indirect Volleyball Champions’ defeating Godrej Baug; while the girls of ‘Malcolm Baug A’ grabbed the Throwball Trophy, beating ‘Malcolm Baug…
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 24th May, 2017. . . . . .[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “Farcha na dabba ne ek aur time haut lagavyu… toh tu khale jo je!” – by Danesh…
26th May, 2017 marks the 186th Birth Anniversary of one of our most revered, prayed-to and loved saints, Jamshedji Sohrabji Kukadaru Saheb. Known as the Zarthosti Saint of the 19th Century, Dasturji Kukadaru’s life is exemplary about unparalleled devotion to Ahura Mazda, Zarathustra and their beautiful creation – the Mazdayasni-Zarthosti Religion. Born on 26th May,…
Every year, Dae Mahino, Khorshed Roj is observed as Zarthost-No-Diso, or the day that our beloved prophet, Zarathustra left the earthly, mortal life. This year, Zarthost-No-Diso falls on Wednesday, the 24th of May, 2017. Special prayer sessions are organized on this day, with prayers and religious discourses focusing on the life and works of our…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]This week marks the 61st Death Anniversary of Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla, the author of this column which shares excerpts from his acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’. Born on 27th September, 1875, Dasturji Dhalla practiced as a High Priest in Karachi, and held a doctorate in Literature. He believed and advocated…