Meherbai loved Merwanji especially because of his chivalry and good manners. Feminist Freny hated Merwanji opening car-doors, pulling chairs and standing-up when a lady entered the room. Freny called it chibagiri but Merwanji called it chivalry. Freny: But you are doing it all wrong, Meherwan! The old code of conduct says be nice to damsels in distress. Well, we are…
Porus Khambatta, a master mariner by profession was sipping his cup of coffee reading through a finance page of a leading daily when suddenly a piece of news caught his attention, causing him worry. He immediately sought explanation on the amendment to the PPF Scheme, 1968, “If a resident, who opened a PPF account under…
“Arf! Woof! Awhhooo! Rrruff!” It’s 5 am and that wretched dog is at it again! Fuming you wonder what has triggered off the barking frenzy this time. But before you fling your pillow at him, stop and listen. Perhaps he is trying to tell you something. Dogs are social creatures and use barking as a…
On the occasion of Secunderabad’s Bai Ratanbai J. Chenoy Parsi High School’s Annual Sports Day on 19th January, 2018, the People’s Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. (PCCSL), Hyderabad, provided scholarships worth Rs.72,460/- to deserving students of the school, in addition to a cheque of Rs. 5,000/- towards teachers’ welfare. The cheques were presented to School Secretary,…
The Annual Prize Distribution Function of Bai Bhikhaijee Shapoorjee Bengallee Girls’ High School was held at Sheth Goculdas Tejpal Auditorium on 19th January 2018, with criminal lawyer and theatre personality, Huzan Wadia gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Attended by President of Parsee Girls’ School Association (PGSA), Minoo Bilimoria; Honorary Treasurer, Kersi Commissariat; Trustee,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered”]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] . Ahura Mazda, Thou dost create man; Thou dost not create his character. It is man’s own creation. Man is its maker and it springs from within him. It…
Be prepared for and accept whatever challenges you may attract in life For these are meant to make you grow in strength and wisdom These experiences should make you better, not bitter. For centuries, men and women the world over, across race and creed, have asked the question, “Why, God, why?”, when disaster strikes. And,…
Three Cheers! Dear Readers, It’s been a good week for the community – we have three delightful reasons to rejoice! The first, of course being our very own Police Inspector Cyrus Boman Irani bringing great pride onto our community for being awarded the distinguished ‘President’s Police Medal For Meritorious Service’, on the occasion of our…
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 31st January, 2018. [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 “Kejriwal: “Hmmm… let’s see… how do I fudge the budget?” Rahul: “Hmmm… let’s see… how do I budge from fudging things!”…
History is seldom recorded by the vanquished and, as such, is frequently inaccurate. The film opens to a slew of disclaimers, no doubt prompted by the dictates of the censors to appease the ‘senas’ who had objected to the inaccuracies in the film, which is inspired by the Sufi poet, Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s 1540 epic poem,…
Leading Canine Behaviourist and Trainer, and Parsi Times columnist (Pet Puja) Shirin Merchant was recently felicitated with the ‘First Women Award’, organized by Ministry of Women and Child Development at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 20th January, 2018. Hosted by Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Shirin was felicitated by the Hon’ble President of…