On 18th June, 2017, Lions Percy Master (Region Manager), Katy Patel (Zonal Manager), Cyrus Surti and 45 Lion members visited Umang – an extension of Bal Anand, run under World Children Welfare Trust, India. Home to over sixteen special children with special needs including cerebral palsy, mental/ physical disabilities, Umang is a 6 ½ acre…
Pandavkada Falls: Pandavkada Falls is a scenic waterfall located amidst the lush green Pandavkada hills at Kharghar. This 351 feet high, ‘plunge’ waterfall derives its name from the Pandavas who bathed at these falls when exiled. Chief nearly attractions include the Buddhist Caves, Kharghar Hills, Belapur Fort and Utsav Chowk. …
Malai Prawn Curry Ingredients: 1 kg de-shelled Prawns; ½ fresh Coconut Milk; 2 Onions; 2 Sticks Cinnamon; 2 Cloves; 4 Green Cardamoms; 2 Bay Leaves; 2 dried Red Chillies; 1 inch of fresh Ginger; 2 tsp. Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp. Cumin Powder; 1 tsp. red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp. Cooking Oil; 2 tbsp. Yoghurt; 2…
South Bombay’s iconic 114-year-old Taj Mahal Palace has just got itself trademarked, making this 114-year-old building India’s first to get such a registration. The Taj Mahal Palace has now joined the exclusive, elite club of trademarked properties in the world – alongside the Empire State Building in New York, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Australia’s Sydney Opera House. Usually,…
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and American defence supplier Lockheed Martin Corp. have signed an agreement to manufacture F-16 fighter jets in India, ahead of the government’s plan to buy more fighter jets. India is likely to need 200 more fighter planes and has sought proposals for single-engine craft. The deal comes days ahead of Prime…
Familiar face in the world of entertainment writers, died of septicaemia Veteran film, television and entertainment journalist, Piroj Wadia passed away in Mumbai on 19th June, 2017, losing her life to septicaemia. In her 60s, Piroj was admitted to the Parsi General Hospital for the past three weeks, after her asthma-related breathing issues aggravated and…
Each year from June 14–18, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries flock to an ancient fire temple at Pir-e-Sabz or Chak Chak village in central Iran (part of Ardakan County in Yazd province), to visit a fire temple considered the most sacred of the mountain shrines of Zoroastrianism. Tradition has it that…
Frohar Films Presents ‘Children Special Episode’ Frohar Films’, ‘Dudh Ma Sakar’ series presents ‘Children Special Episode (Part -2)’ on 25th June, 2017, at 12 noon on DD- Girnar Channel. Jiyo Parsi’s ‘Idea Contest’ To commemorate the 100th death anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji, Jiyo Parsi invites all to participate in the ‘Idea Contest’, on the Jiyo…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times continues to celebrate the successes of our young adults who have done exceedingly well in their academic performances in the Board exams across schools and colleges in India. Kudos to all our bright sparks who make our community proud![/otw_shortcode_info_box] Shazneen Shines! 18-year-old Shazneen Vazifdar of Jasudben ML School, secured 96.2% in…
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 21st June, 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 “‘No Ball’ ni nahi karte BHOOL, toh Pakistan team thai jate GOOL!” – by Firoz Batliwalla …
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The great Dadabhai Naoroji was a multifaceted personality — nationalist, statesman, educationist, economist, social reformer and parliamentarian. Sharing a unique tribute this great icon, Zoroastrian scholar and author, Noshir Dadrawala provides interesting insights into Dadabhai Naoroji’s dynamic persona.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] “All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness…