Great Articles By Ruby As soon as Parsi Times is out every Saturday, I eagerly scan the paper for articles by Ruby Lilaowala – a brilliant columnist, a fantastic writer. We Parsis are blessed to have her. The article today was a laugh a line type. I and my wife Zarina read this and laughed…
We’re On A Roll! Dear Readers, The past few weeks have augured very well for our community, with the much-needed good news pouring in from all corners! Our community has lots of reason to beam with pride in keeping with the upward swing of news coming in from local, national and global quarters, about Parsis…
Mumbai-based, upcoming actor, Amyra Dastur has her sights set on entrepreneurship as she plans to start a South Bombay based restaurant serving authentic Parsi cuisine, in partnership with her brother, Jehangir Dastur, who recently graduated from London’s prestigious ‘Le Cordon Bleu’. It seems her love for Parsi home-made food as well as that served during…
I have spent more than seven decades on planet earth and have experienced numerous situations during my life. So many young people have died, so many of my age have died and so many people older to me have died. Also, so many who were born rich in life are reduced now to a pitiable…
On 3rd July, 2017, California’s Zoroastrian community lost a stalwart philanthropist, who served the North American and Global Zoroastrian community for three decades, with the passing away of DhunMai Dalal. A long-time resident of Southern California, DhunMai held various positions and roles at the ZAC (Zoroastrian Association of California) and FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations…
The felicitation function of Vada Dasturji Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor, on his prestigious appointment as member to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) representing Parsi Zoroastrians, hosted by the Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust (MEJMT) Dadar, Mumbai, on 2nd July, 2017, witnessed an overwhelming turnout! Nearly forty trusts and associations across Mumbai, including Colaba, Byculla, Lalbaug,…
On 2nd July, 2017, XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) held its Literary Arts and Fine Arts Festival (LAFA) at the JB Vachha High School, Dadar. Over two hundred and sixty four members participated along with fifty volunteers, conducting educative and fun events including debate, impromptu speaking, spelling bee, poetry recitation and crossword-solving. A total of twenty…
The grand 112-year-old, Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Fire Temple, Hyderabad inaugurated their newly renovated Dar-E-Meher, with the ‘Yazashne’ and ‘Vendidad’ ceremonies being conducted in the memory of Late Perin Kersasp Dastoor, by her daughters, Meher Dastoor and Farida Antia and grandchildren, Sanaea Chichgar and Khushro Antia, and performed by Yaozdathregar Mobeds, Er. Adil Bhesania and…
Veteran journalist Freny Manecksha makes her foray as an author with the launch of her book, ‘Behold, I Shine’, on 7th July, 2017 at Mumbai’s Press Club. The book is a narrative that documents the lives of bereaved women and children, in conflict-stricken Kashmir, who live with the wretched reality of being unable to trace…
Andhra Style Green Chilli Chicken Ingredients: For Marinade: 400 gms Chicken (boneless) cut into small pieces; 2 tbsp. Yogurt; 1 tbsp. Ginger Paste; 1 tbsp. Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp. Green Chili Paste; 2 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp. Salt. For Green Masala: 1/2 cup Coriander chopped; 5-6 Curry Leaves; 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds. For Tempering: 1 Onion fine chopped; 1 tbsp. Ghee; 3 Green Chillies; 4 sprigs Curry Leaves; 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce; Salt to taste. Method: Wash chicken, strain the water and mix chicken…
[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] Chhota Kashmir: Chhota Kashmir is a garden with a small lake nestled within Aarey Milk Colony, an extended forest area of Borivali National Park, at Goregaon in Mumbai. Offering boating facilities and place to…