When do-gooders, XYZ’s Tehmurasp’s Titans (TT) learnt in July, that the Holy Spirit Hospital in Andheri East required PPE kits to protect its doctors, nurses and staff, even as they selflessly worked towards the recovery of patients suffering from COVID 19, they immediately sprung into action to express their intent in helping and spreading the…
We at Jiyo Parsi are collating information about Matrimonial Services. As a small, diasporic community, we feel the need for our networking to expand globally bringing together our youth to make friends, as well as, possible partners. It would also help with networking about professional development and possible partners in the same profession or with…
With the BCCI having announced that IPL 2020 will be held in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah from, September 19 to November 10, it is now important that cricket-fans are provided a safe, secure and Covid19-proof 13th edition of the game. For the same, BCCI has received an offer from Tata Medical and Diagnostics (TMD), the…
Parsi Times is delighted to share that the very talented ace illustrator, Delzin Choksey, who we introduced to you in April 2017, as the artist behind the extremely popular image of Baby Zarathustra which went super viral – is back with her fabulous new illustrations in her latest children’s book – ‘The Adventures of the…
Facing a common adversity generally brings people together. Unfortunately, when the community should be coming together in these difficult times, recently there was another controversy abuzz on social media and Whatsapp groups concerning prayers carried out at the Prayer Hall at Worli, meant for Parsis who opt for cremation. Community activist, Arzan Ghadially, referring to…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Delzad K Avari is a Le Cordon Bleu, London Alumni. His love for cooking was evident from a very young age. Having completed the Grand Diploma in cuisine and patisserie from the London campus, post his Hotel Management degree from Mumbai’s Sophia Polytechnic. His expertise has been honed with rich and varied…
It is wise for me to confess my ignorance. Successful struggle with ignorance gives me knowledge. Let me close my mind to all outside hinderance and interruption. Let me read to think. Let me be a thinker and a serious thinker. Let me never be content with what I know. Let me never rest. Let…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. She credits her learnings and insights, shared in her articles, to all Zoroastrian priests and scholars whose…
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[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] 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] Sitting, waiting, while days rolled into weeks and gradually into months, we’ve all had time on our hands during this lockdown to understand…
It is said, at the moment of death, people become aware of the importance of the mind. This is because the mental body becomes alert and more perceptive. Psychologist Helen Wambach relates in USA’s ‘Psychic’ magazine (issue dated February, 1977) how she “almost drowned, almost died and came back to life with artificial respiration.” Her account…