As per news reports, Mumbai’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to finalize a design to conserve the Parsi Gate at Marine Drive. BMC has also submitted the proposal to the Bombay Parsi Panchayat for approval with two viable options – to either relocate the monument towards the south side (near Al-Sabah…
As Zarathushti associations and groups begin to open their doors or put together their plans for limited capacity in-person worship, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) and the North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) have joined forces to offer and reiterate guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on reducing risk exposure to COVID-19…
New Jersey-based Farah Pavri was recently awarded the prestigious ‘Girl Scouts of the USA – Gold Award’ – the highest award that a scout can receive from this century-old institution. When Farah was nine, all she wanted was a dog. Her parents, Yasmin and Cyrus Pavri, had to turn her down because Farah’s younger brother,…
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! Winning Caption and Winner’s Name Will Be Published Next Week. Send in your captions at editor@parsi-times.com by 28th October, 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…
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC), a leading global platform for Zoroastrian entrepreneurs and professionals, with chapters in seven countries worldwide, once again offers Zarathushti entrepreneurs in India the excellent opportunity to secure Interest-Free financial support, with the aim of promoting and facilitating the growth of Zarathushti businesses in India. WZCC offers financial support…
[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] If you’re contemplating having a pet, chances are dogs will always be the obvious choice of preference. It’s true – dogs are top…
In today’s times, more cameras are sold on phones than standalone! To improve upon your photos, log on to https://photoswithphones.com. Most high-end phones come with multiple cameras and a plethora of settings which can enhance your photographs to professional levels. Many of us do not even know the options and settings that exist, and how to…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Dr. Danesh D. Chinoy is a leading Health and Wellness Coach, Sports Physiotherapist and Psychologist. He is dedicated to helping all to heal holistically and remain fighting fit for life. Providing eye-opening and ground-breaking insights into Wellness, Dr. Chinoy’s two-decades’ rich expertise has won him innumerable awards, nationally and globally. His mission…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Our community’s leading business visionary – Dr. Adil Malia has shared his expertise championing diverse roles in Business Management, Law, Human Resources, Marketing and Employee Relations. A much sought-after business coach and mentor, having led companies at the Board level across eclectic industries, Dr. Adil Malia is a philosopher, writer, a voracious…
[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…
Munificent Donor Noshir Gotla Epitomises Saying: ‘Parsi – Thy Name is Charity!’ The morning of 18th October, 2020, marked the auspicious unveiling of the newly renovated Bhabha Bunglis, at the Doongerwadi, in South Mumbai. Present for the inauguration were current and former BPP Trustees as also some of our community’s respected personalities including Kersi Randeria,…