Vada Dasturji Meherjirana’s Write-up Frame At Navsari Atash Behram
As per his wishes, Vada Dasturji K N Dastur Meherjirana’s framed write-up was inaugurated, instead of his photo, in the Navsari Atash Behram hall.
Plumarz Ferzandi, Of Byculla Pharmacy & Stores, Passes Away
Plumarz Ferzandi, of the famous Byculla Pharmacy & Stores, passed away on 3rd June, 2020, just days after his elder brother, Darius of Byculla Restaurant & Bakery, passed away on 23rd May, 2020. In keeping with his popularity and large number of friends and well-wishers, his family released a touching statement on social media, “It…
32nd West Bombay Scouts Keeps Activities Going During Lockdown
Despite the ongoing Lockdown, the 32nd West Bombay Pioneer Scouts kept activities going, by connecting the Cubs and Scouts online and carrying on the routine activities like Stay-at-home message; On-the-spot cooking, helping parents at home and celebrating Mother’s Day too (which was much appreciated by the mums), Quiz competition and the regular Sunday games too…
I Miss Hugging My Friends
If you ask me what I’m missing the most during this coronavirus menace, I’ll say HUGS. You see, I’ve this habit of hugging all my lady friends and children. I’m not talking of an obligatory hug! No! I’m talking of what we Parsis call a ‘daabiney-koti‘ – a big bear-hug. Youngsters come to me for…
I Will Give Thee My Very Best – Myself, Ahura Mazda!
Who am I to give Thee anything? What have I that I can give Thee? Verily nothing have I to give to the giver of all. My heart alone is all that I can call my own and willingly will I dedicate it to Thee. In my simplicity I thought that I pleased Thee by…
TechKnow With Tantra: TickTick
TickTick is a simple and effective to-do list and task manager app which helps you make schedules, manage time, give deadline reminders and organize life in general. It is easy to get started with its intuitive design and personalized features – add tasks and reminders in seconds and focus on important work. The app syncs…
Caption This – 6th June
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 10th June, 2020. [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 vein, which…
Numero Tarot By Dr. Jasvi
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#c2b3c2″ css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s monthly column on her unique Numero-Tarot readings [/otw_shortcode_info_box] January (Lucky No. 19; Lucky Card: Sun): You will find success and victory in all the things you do this month. Don’t get confused – stay grounded and rational. You will receive divine blessings. February (Lucky No. 17;…
From the Editor’s Desk
Only Respect Will Restore The Balance Dear Readers, Mumbai heaved a massive sigh of relief when Cyclone Nisarga chose its own, much appreciated form of social-distancing from this Maximum City, a few days ago. Nearly felt like Mother Nature applying the ‘carrot and stick’ method, betwixt Her ongoing ‘Human-Detox’ phase, that has gripped humanity in…
WZO Trusts: Update On Covid Relief And Rehabilitation Programme
Our last update was shared on May 10, 2020 with donors, well-wishers and community members to apprise them of efforts undertaken by WZO Trusts to extend support poor Zoroastrians affected financially due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Our initial focus was on providing food grains to Zoroastrian families in cities, towns and villages predominantly in Gujarat,…
COVID-19 Offices In 2020: What To Expect When You Return To Work
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Er. Dinshah Aspi Anklesvaria is a practicing priest and a Human Resources professional, working with the house of Tatas. He commands over thirteen years of experience in the hospitality and culinary sector in various capacities and expertise in the areas of Human Resources and Training. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] While many of us are coping with…