Real estate in prime Parsi colonies seem to rake in more than current market rates of swanky apartments anywhere else! Fascinating, isn’t it? Born, bred and ‘buttered’ a true colony Bawi, I’ve indeed experienced the appeal of living in one, for the better part of my life. I view my lifestyle in and amongst the…
WAPIZ partnered with N K Dhabhar Cancer Foundation and OnCare to spread awareness on Cancer on 4th December, 2022, at the Dadar Madressa Hall in Mumbai. It was presided over by Chief Guest – legendary actor and recipient of the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – Aruna Irani, as also eminent ghazal singer and artist –…
Besides our love for food, drink, humour and all things good in life, the Parsi community has a special fondness for dogs – know to be ‘man’s best friend’. Most Parsis go the extra mile for their pet dog/s as their favourite family member! Many also feed stray dogs occasionally or even every day. We…
On 3rd December, 2022, Parsee Gymkhana organised the fifth edition of one of its most popular and sought after events – the 5th All Zoroastrian Arm Wrestling Competition. The event, which drew a large and excited audience of around 600 people, was graced by Chief Guest – Justice Shahrukh J. Kathawalla (ret’d). Though the Guest…
Dear Readers, Come December and the already festive spirit reaches its peak, even as one’s social calendar starts running out of available dates, amid parties and gatherings and ceremonies and receptions – with everyone enthusiastically celebrating various crucial and/or fun events. December also marks the season of giving – making us more prone to opening…
Doha resident, 9-year-old Dalysya Avari, recently had the honour of escorting the captain of Netherland team – Virgil Van Dijk – during their match against Senegal at the FIFA Football World Cup, 2022, held in Qatar. Dalysya, who is a student at Park House English School, along with her fellow-student and elder sister – Kianne…
Xtremely Young Zoroastrians, the community’s premiere association for kids and young adults, held its annual Leadership Camp on 26th and 27th November, 2022, at Talegaon. A keenly awaited event, the Leadership Camp comprised 45 participants including XYZ Seniors, volunteers, office bearers and executive committee. Day 1 started with ice breakers and fun Gujarati introductions, followed…
The Cusrow Baug United Sports & Welfare League organised SPARK 2022 – a literary arts and fine arts event, for the colony children, on 19th November, 2022 at the Cusrow Baug Pavilion. Divided into age groups – ‘Under 5’, ‘Under 8’ and ‘Under 16’, the children confidently showcased their creativity, through activities including colouring competitions,…
It was that time of the year when X’Mas was near and Parsi NRIs came to Mumbai in droves for the festive season and the Lagan-Navjote na patras. One such NRI was Anahita Andoos from Australia, who was in the same school as Meherbai’s daughter and hence, Meherbai loved her and even called her ‘baby’ since she brought out…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] 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. 3; Lucky Card: Empress): You are advised to follow your intuition. The month ahead will be good for your health. Travel is on the cards. A change in your…
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