On Sunday, 5th September, 2021, the Ba Humata (Good Thoughts) Webinar series presents the Webinar titled, ‘Frashokereti – Progressing Together’ comprising the Afringan Farokhshi and related prayers, with distinguished speakers – Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia (india); Er. Jimmy Madon (UK); Ashkan Khosropour (France / Iran); Firoz Pestonji (Australia); alongside Founder, Host and Moderator of Ba…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Earlier this year, in April 2021, the reigns of our community’s only Bank – The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd (ZCBL) – were placed into the able hands of leading tech-guru and dynamic business entrepreneur – Yazdi Tantra. A Chartered Accountant by training, Computer Consultant by Profession, Entrepreneur Developer by hobby, Trainer in…
Recently, veteran industrialist, Adi Godrej announced his retirement as Chairman of Godrej Industries – the holding company of the Godrej Group. Having joined the 124-year-old family business in 1963, the 79-year-old patriarch expanded it exponentially. His brother, 70-year-old Nadir Godrej, will continue as the Managing Director of Godrej Industries, while Adi will continue to be…
On 27th August, 2021, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and others on a petition challenging the alleged discrimination and ostracization of Parsi women, who marry outside the community, as per media reports. The petitioners – a minor named Rian R. Kishnani and his mother – Sanayaa Dalal – have alleged that women…
On 1st September, 2021, (Roj Sarosh, Mah Farvardin), the Prayer Hall located at Worli in Mumbai completed six years in the service of providing facilities and prayers for the last rites of deceased community members. A Jashan commemorating the occasion was performed at 11:00 am, by Worli Prayer Hall coordinator – Er. Framroze Mirza along…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” background_color=”#e8e8e8″] Clause 4 of the NM Wadia Charity Trust reads: IT IS HEREBY AGREED AND DECLARED by and between the said parties to these presents that they the Trustees and each of them according as all of them jointly or any one or more of them shall have the same vested in their…
After successfully completing online classes with multiple batches for students from the age of 4 to 14 years of age, Raell Padamsee’s Academy for Creative Expression (ACE) presents a specially curated, brand-new speech and drama curriculum, exclusively designed for their Online Program. These are not only age-appropriate but also geared to work on areas such…
Small Things And Little Joys Make A Big Difference Dear Readers, How often do you overlook the small things and the little joys in life because you’re always searching for something more, something bigger? Focusing on the big picture and forgetting to appreciate the little joys leaves us feeling inadequate – in a perpetual state…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] In a career spanning four decades, the world’s leading Homoeopath, Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra, has revolutionised the way homeopathy is practiced today. The Founder-Chairman of Dr Batra’s™ Group – the first and largest homeopathy corporate worldwide, he has treated over a million patients, including Presidents, Prime Ministers and prominent film personalities and celebrities….
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 1st September, 2021. [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…
While most dream of contributing to society at large, the Surat Parsi Panchayat (SPP) thanks the XYZ Foundation’s ‘Behram’s Battalion’ for doing just that! The challenges posed by the pandemic have resulted in a pause in children’s education, in remote villages. Online education, which is the new norm, is affordable by few, with many not…