Know Your Bombay

Know Your Bombay

[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] Mirchi Galli Situated in the busy lanes of Crawford Market, ‘Mirchi Galli’ is one of the oldest and historic spice markets, located closer to Jama Masjid. Selling innumerable spices, the market is known…

Chomp And Cheers: Sweet-n-Spicy Sticky Chicken

Chomp And Cheers: Sweet-n-Spicy Sticky Chicken

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]PT reader Meheru is a banker who loves cooking for her family over weekends. Her special talent lies in innovating new twists in Chinese cuisine. Congratulations Meheru, for your winning recipe![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Sweet-n-Spicy Sticky Chicken Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless – Chicken Breasts, cut into ½ inch strips; half cup – Broccoli florets; one cup…

UCSD New Science Building Named ‘Tata Hall Of Sciences’

UCSD New Science Building Named ‘Tata Hall Of Sciences’

In an exemplary gesture of philanthropy, The Tata Trusts in 2016, gifted $70 million to the University of California (UC), San Diego (SD), USA, to set up an institute for Genetics and Society. On 12th September, 2017, the University declared that the new building for the divisions of biological and physical sciences has been named…

‘Living Legend Award’ For Mahtab Bamji By IUNS

‘Living Legend Award’ For Mahtab Bamji By IUNS

The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) recently elected scientist and fellow at the National Academy of Sciences, India, Mahtab Bamji to receive the ‘Living Legend Award’ at their General Assembly to be held in in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 18th October, 2017. The IUNS Council presents this award to highly experienced individuals who have…

XYZ’s ‘Positivity with Family’ Workshop

XYZ’s ‘Positivity with Family’ Workshop

On 24th September, 2017, twenty children of XYZ’s Jamshed’s Giants (JG) group attended a workshop on ‘Positivity with Family’, conducted by Kerafrid Damania, which commenced with a very creative introductory session, where children introduced themselves using a positive adjective that aptly described their personality. This was followed by short skits where children enacted the challenges…

96th Avan Roj Humbandagi At Bhikha Behram Well

96th Avan Roj Humbandagi At Bhikha Behram Well

The 96th Avan Roj Humbandagi was organised at the Bhikha Behram Well on 25th September, 2017, with a Jasan ceremony performed by Er. Khubcheher Tarachand and his brother Er. Nauzer Tarachand. Hoshaang Gotla, who commenced the Avan Roj Humbandagi eight years ago along with his friend Perzon Zend, said, “We initiated the idea guided by…

Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

Re: Resurrections and Ripple Effects Thank you for your inspiring editorial Resurrections and Ripples. It ignited the spark of my youth and resurrected some ripples even at my age of 73 years! I might maybe call Ms. Desiree for further details for counselling and experience the experience of a Life Coach – till then please…

From The Editor's Desk

From The Editor’s Desk

Bloody Atrocious! Dear Readers, Having been a media professional for over twenty years now, I’ve seen some serious lows to which people can stoop for a few minutes in the media spotlight. And believe me, I’ve witnessed a good amount of preposterous behaviour… verging from the ridiculous to the insane – I thought I’d seen…