Expected Launch By September, 2021 Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines by volume and the biggest Covid-19 vaccine maker, is looking to launch the ‘Covovax’ vaccine – developed in partnership with American vaccine developer Novavax, by September 2021, announced CEO Adar Poonawalla, on 27th March, 2021. Adar added that the Covid-19 vaccine…
‘Ardeshir’s Aces’, XYZ’s international group from its Karachi chapter, is one of its newer groups which was birthed during the lockdown, in July 2020, during the lockdown. This small but enthusiastic group has conducted some fun and amazing events in a short period! In December 2020, ‘Ardeshir’s Aces’ conducted an Xmas Hamper project, pleasantly surprising…
In keeping with the surge of the novel coronavirus across Gujarat, the Surat Parsee Panchayat (SPP) decided to support and protect the senior community members residing in Surat. Along with the support of the Surat Municipal Corporation authorities, the SPP arranged for the free vaccination of 90 senior Parsi beneficiaries, including 5 bed-ridden patients, in…
Fun ‘n’ Games with Tambola… and much more! The online efforts and initiatives taken, especially through the lockdown and the ongoing pandemic, by ‘Jiyo Parsi’ – a GoI undertaking, which supports our community’s efforts in arresting the declining Parsi population and aids in its increase – are commendable! Recognizing the increasing need during these times…
All India Radio (AIR) Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai channel brings to you its popular show – ‘SPORTS MAGAZINE’ hosted by our community’s very own dynamic youth icon and Parsi Times Reporter – Binaisha M. Surti. Don’t forget to tune in at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 6th April, 2021, for an exciting episode with former captain…
With every 206 bones in our narcissistic bodies, as humans we are made to believe in the singular, exclusive reality of our existence, not only on the earth, but within and outside the realms of our universe. So, is our universe really unique? Are we to conclude that life, existence and all our realities began…
The caterpillar preys at the heart of the rose and eats the leaves. Time devours everything. It wrecks all. The horizon alludes man’s pursuit and recedes before him. Mirages mock his eyes. Ever-fleeting and ever-flying is time. Time is all-conquering. The proud is laid low in dust by him. The tyrant Zohak, before whom the…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: [/otw_shortcode_info_box] January (Lucky No. 5; Lucky Card: Hierophant): Daily prayers cleanse the soul and soothe the mind, so ensure that you partake of the same. Finances would be stable. You are empowered by…
A reminder App which ensures you never forget an event again by showing you important events at pre-determined intervals in advance. You can store your birthdays, anniversaries, events, trips and vacations and any event which you want to be reminded of. The countdown clock display tells the time to or from any event. The smart…
The community’s leading Tech-guru and entrepreneur, Yazdi Tantra, has been elected the new Chairman of the Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd (ZCBL) in the Board Meeting held on 30th March, 2021. He succeeds former Chairperson Homai Daruwala, who will now continue her association with the bank in the capacity of a Director. Phillie Karkaria, who was…
Senior Advocate Zal Andhyarujina has joined the prestigious Fountain Court in London as a Door Tenant, as per news reports on 27th March, 2021. This makes him only the second Indian lawyer to join Fountain Court, after Senior Advocate Gaurav Pachnanda, in 2016. ‘Fountain Court Chambers’ is a leading set of commercial barristers at the heart of ‘Middle Temple’ – one of…