Today, we use the word ‘philanthropist’ to describe a multi-millionaire who donates huge sums of money to charitable organisations. Philanthropist is derived from two Greek words – ‘Philas’, which means loving and ‘Anthropos’, which means man. In short, a loving man (or woman). So aren’t we all capable too of becoming more loving by giving…
WZCC’s Women Entrepreneur (WE) wing will hold a seminar on ‘Work Your Way to a Better You – Professionally and Personally’ on Saturday, 31st August, 2019, which will comprise two sessions – ‘Strategies for Mind-Body Equilibrium’ conducted by Dr. Bhavi Mody; and ‘Chair Yoga’ by Shernaz Vatcha, Iyengar Yoga Teacher. The seminar will be held at…
[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 efforts…
When people ask where I get my enthusiasm, I share my secret – ‘Plan your work and life, as you plan your vacation!’ I think this is a great advice for people who are overwhelmed by all the different roles they must play! We all want harmony in our lives and we long for just…
Are You Feeling The Rain Or Just Getting Wet? Dear Readers, It is said people come into our lives for a season or a reason or a lifetime. Ever ponder philosophizing the reason about a season visiting you through your lifetime instead… science and climatology notwithstanding. We’re in the thick of the monsoons – and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]He may have been the eternal bachelor, but Dinyar Contractor never missed on the love, adulation and adoration from his eager, younger colleagues. Parenthood is not the reserve of biology; a father-son relationship doesn’t always warrant flesh-and-blood. In a fitting heartfelt tribute, in our Father’s Day Special issue, Dinyar Contractor’s protégé – actor…
Have you ever wondered why one person is sad and another happy? Why one is joyous and prosperous while another is depressed and poor? Why one has a beautiful, luxurious home while another lives in the slum? Why is one a great success while another, a failure in life? Why is one man a genius and another…
Yes, that’s true! Many of us use our devices in ways that annoy and irritate others – we inadvertently use our cells inappropriately, during the most incorrect times. It’s time to up that Cell-etiquette, but in order to do so, you need to know where you’re going wrong… Making calls on Speakerphone: This is an…
Do You React Or Do You Respond? Dear Readers, As a species blessed with emotions, and a race blessed with the perception of being intelligent, a pertinent question today, that we should definitely be seeking an answer to, is, do we ‘react’ or do we ‘respond’ to things around us? So, what really differentiates a…
Marzipan Easter Eggs Ingredients (makes 4): 100 gms – Broken Cashews Or Almond Powder/bits; 200 gms – Icing Sugar; 1 – Egg White; 2 drops – Almond essence; Food Colouring of your choice. Method: Pulse the cashew nuts. Add a bit of icing sugar and pulse again. The icing sugar will absorb the oil and…
RIP Dear Parvara Our entire community was shocked and devastated upon hearing of the sad demise of little Parvara Kapadia a few weeks ago, in an unfortunate accident. We all stand with the bereaved parents and family in their hour of grief. I would like to share a small poem in the cherished memory of Parvara’s departed…