XYZ LAFA 2021 Is Here

XYZ LAFA 2021 Is Here

XYZ’s (Xtremely Young Zoraostrians) oncoming inter-group event – ‘XYZ LAFA – Literary Arts and Fine Arts Festival’ will be held on 26th September, 2021, from 10:00 am onwards, in the online format, on Zoom. The event will see XYZs perform across 3 age categories – Under-9, Under-12 and Under-16. Each age group will compete in…

ZWAS Celebrates Festive Spirit With Exciting Competitions

ZWAS Celebrates Festive Spirit With Exciting Competitions

Celebrating the festive and religious spirit during the days of Gatha and Muktad, Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly of Surat (ZWAS) united the Zarthosti community in true entertainment mood in Surat, with five exciting competitions held online and offline, which had almost 70 children participating. On the occasion, ZWAS also honoured and felicitated two prominent personalities on…

Binaisha Chats with ‘North Stand Gang’ Members On AIR!

Binaisha Chats with ‘North Stand Gang’ Members On AIR!

‘All India Radio’ (AIR)- ‘Akashvani Samvadita Mumbai’ channel brings you ‘Sports Magazine’ hosted by our very own Special PT Reporter and Sports personality – Binaisha M. Surti. Tune in to join her at 9:45 am IST, on Tuesday, 14th September, 2021, for an exciting ‘Fans Special Episode 2’, in continuation with the most loved group…

Meherbai’s Mandli Goes To Lonavla!

Meherbai’s Mandli Goes To Lonavla!

As soon as the lockdown was partially lifted, Meherbai’s Mandli, which was totally pent-up and frustrated confined to their homes, arranged a short trip to Lonavla. They met early morning at the designated place in Dadar Parsi Colony, where their cheer-leader Rusi-the-rock-star awaited them. Dhanji had worn a ganji and shorts to look natty. Farida-fuiji was bursting…

Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

Thank You For Announcement of Behram Yazad Jasan Thank you for the announcement of Behram Yazd Jasan and the speeches to be delivered thereafter, on 4th Sept, 2021, in Parsi Times. The Jashan performed for bringing about good times back, in view of religious places being closed and the threat of pandemic’s third wave looming large…

Ratan Tata Plans To Pursue Playing The Piano At 83!

Ratan Tata Plans To Pursue Playing The Piano At 83!

The Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata is known for winning millions of hearts with his diverse posts over his Instagram feed on social media. From throwback pictures to inspiring quotes, the kohinoor of our community always endears himself greatly to all netizens alike! This time too, the industrialist whose heart beats for the…

Fasten Your Seatbelts, Ladies And Gentlemen… We Are Ready For Take-Off!

Fasten Your Seatbelts, Ladies And Gentlemen… We Are Ready For Take-Off!

An increasing number of countries have resumed international commercial flights with India, since mid-August. Multiple countries and multiple carriers are in preparedness to welcome Indian passengers. No matter how remote your destination or how far the shores, Indians love to travel and have always left their indelible imprints on every foreign land. For air travel…

Donor’s Magnanimity Restores Sodawaterwalla Agiary To Its Former Glory

Donor’s Magnanimity Restores Sodawaterwalla Agiary To Its Former Glory

The J D Amaria (Sodawaterwalla) Agiary, at Marine Lines in Mumbai, was in need of urgent repairs and restoration for a while. Plants were seen growing from the walls, causing big cracks. Heavy leakage had corroded the beams and windows were broken. The interiors were gloomy with peeling paint, plaster fallings at places and columns…

ZAC Holds Divine Jashan For Worldwide Zarthostis

ZAC Holds Divine Jashan For Worldwide Zarthostis

– ALL FIVE HIGH PRIESTS ADDRESS GLOBAL COMMUNITY – [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Last Saturday, 4th September, 2021, proved to indeed be a rare and historic occasion, when ALL FIVE OF OUR HIGHLY REVERED AND ESTEEMED HIGH PRIESTS / VADA DASTURJIS – Dasturji Dr. Firoze M. Kotwal; Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor of Iranshah – Udwada; Dasturji Keki…

Appeal: AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals

Appeal: AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals

The AWARE Foundation Ashram for Animals, Tansa Forest, Ganeshpuri, is home to almost eighty beautiful canines and felines. Parsi Times patrons have been very supportive towards the animals under our care over the years, especially during the ongoing pandemic crisis which has been very challenging for the Ashram. Our space is home senior/geriatric animals with…