“Every man needs a profession, which is preferably his domain of expertise. A profession that he loves, simply because it is a profession that allows his talents to achieve EXCELLENCE. But, what completes him is a HOBBY that he loves with all his heart – a hobby that takes him away from his beloved profession for…
For over 80 years now, the Gamadia Boys Hostel at Tardeo, Mumbai, has been providing a safe haven (boarding and lodging) at extremely subsidised prices, to all our young Parsi/Irani boys, especially those who come in from India’s rural and small towns, with ambitions of studying and making a successful career in Mumbai. The hostel…
A teenager usually has a myriad chores and obligations that he/she might have to fulfil, be it academic, social or extra-curricular. Religion, spirituality and thought under normal circumstances are of no apparent aid. They appear to be ubiquitously used, yet are paradoxical and loosely defined concepts that seem to be growing seemingly distant from the…
16th November, 2017, witnessed the centenary celebrations of Sanjan Day with Community members across India gathering in the jasan hall to commemorate the occasion. Commencing with a jasan ceremony led by Vada Dasturji of Udvada, Khurshed Dastoor at 10am, followed by a Humbandagi at 11am, the celebrations moved to the grounds, where the function continued…
Ingredients: 2 cups – Basmati Rice; 1 cup – frozen American Sweet Corn; 450 gms – Medium-sized Prawns without shell; 2 – Medium Onions, thinly sliced; 2 Tsp – Ginger-garlic paste; ½ Tsp. each of masala powders – coriander, cumin, black pepper corn, red chilli, garam-masala; pinch of Turmeric; 4 – Cloves; 2 inch –…
We spend a third of our lives asleep, so why not explore the messages that your unconscious self is sending you? We dream in symbols and what those symbols mean to us can be interpreted in so many different ways. Take an apple for example. Let’s say three persons see an apple in their dreams….
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you lesser known, amusing facts about our beloved Bombay. Explore this city’s history with these informational nuggets![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue: The Jewish prayer house and heritage edifice, Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, is located in Mumbai’s Fort area. The old orthodox synagogue, designed by famous architects – Gostling and Morris, is painted…
Calling all our readers to caption this picture! The wittiest caption will win a fabulous prize! Send in your captions at mail.parsitimes@gmail.com by 15th November, 2017. [otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-blue-border” border_style=”bordered” rounded_corners=”rounded-10″ background_color=”#c4dbff”] Winning Caption “Duckie: “They say I’m ‘barking’ up the wrong tree!” Doggie: “Don’t believe them – they’re all ‘quacks’!!”” – By Hutoxy J….
CRICKET India Wins 3rd T20 Against New Zealand And Clinch Series: Splendid bowling performances from Jasprit Bumrah (2-9), Kuldeep Yadav (1-10), and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1-18) along with Yuzvendra Chahal who gave away just 8 runs in his 2 overs spell helped India win a thriller by 6 runs in a match that was reduced to…
The FOZAWAC All Parsees Snooker and Billiards competition 2017 was held from 2nd to 5th November, 2017, at the Dadar Parsee Gymkhana. With over 40 entries in billiards, 56 entries in snooker and 5 entries in the team Championship, the billiards format included a game of 200 in quarters and semi-finals with the finals being…
Well-known poet and short-story writer, Keki Daruwalla will be felicitated with the ‘Tata Literature Live! Poet Laureate 2017’ award on 16th November, 2017, at NCPA, Mumbai. The award, which carries a citation, plaque and a cash prize, will be presented to Daruwalla on the inaugural day of the fest, in recognition to his bitter, satirical…