Parsi Surnames – a humorous look
While most surnames in India reflect caste and lineage, the Parsis had a delightfully modern streak — having landed without caste, history and context, they created identities through professions and...
View ArticleFarokh Fravardin – A month of Good Fortune and Happiness dedicated to the...
Parsi Times brings you our monthly ‘Religion Special: PT Parab Series’, by our religious scholar and cultural expert, the erudite Noshir Dadrawala. Every Month, we share with you a deeper...
View ArticleParsi Fire Temple in Kolkata
The first Parsi Fire Temple in Kolkata. Now abandoned and in ruins, structurally weak too. Needs a renovation & a reuse plan. Will the Rustomji Cowasjee Banaji Fire Temple ever be restored?
View ArticleBelief Hope & Faith
One does not go To a restaurant And pick & choose A religion from the menu What religion one likes After “trying out And testing it” It doesn’t suit one’s “needs” One goes to the “next one”...
View ArticleEffective Parenting
This video is all about producing effective parents. The speaker mostly speaks about certain things to be considered during Parenting – Hiral Shah
View ArticleWZCC Global Meet 2017 – 2nd Preview
8th September, 2017 WZCC Global Meet 2017 In our second preview, leading up to the Annual Global Meet, we introduce two more speakers. DR. RASHNA WRITER, who, by training, is a political scientist and...
View ArticleBEING A PARSI PRIEST IN HONG KONG
Homyar Nasirabadwala, one of the few full-time Parsi priests working outside India, talks about his community, traditions and making sure the dhansak is right Homyar Nasirabadwala has been in Hong...
View ArticleGuess who’s coming to dinner? Zoroastrian priest changed by daughter’s...
Jal Panthaky presides over an interfaith Zoroastrian wedding ceremony. (Tania Mehta/CBC) Jal Panthaky is a Zoroastrian priest, with a love of life and a staunch dedication to his faith. He is both a...
View ArticleDokhmenashini Vs Cremation – A Comparison
Dokhmas are not only for disposal of dead bodies but also to liberate Ravan (soul) from the worldly attachments. (i.e. Maya in Gujarati). Cremation just disposes the body and there is no mechanism to...
View ArticleWorkshop by Astad Deboo
The Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee will be hosting a contemporary dance workshop for budding dancers this Wednesday.Though trained in Kathak and Kathakali, Astad Deboo is considered to...
View ArticleFIRST LOOK: MOOMBAI & CO.
Time Out Dubai checks out the new modern Parsi café at The H Dubai There’s a brand-new Indian restaurant in town – and Time Out Dubai got an exclusive look ahead of its opening. Moombai & Co. is...
View ArticleNANKHATAI RECIPE
The Famous Butter Loaded Biscuit from the Parsi Bakeries Image Credits: Instagram/mellownspicy Everybody knows about the British and Portuguese influence on Indian food, but not a lot know about Dutch...
View ArticleAava supports Swachh Bharat Recycling Machines
As you’re aware, rising plastic waste is a serious issue in today’s world. Being an environment-friendly ISO 14001-2015 brand, we’ve always been committed to safeguard Mother Nature who has blessed us...
View ArticleINTREGITY IS EVERYTHING!
We made a Big Hoopla When the Cyrus Cylinder Was showcased A tiny little Earthen cylinder But on it was inscribed A very simple But a potent Powerful electrifying message No matter how educated...
View ArticleSAXOPHONIST RYAN SADRI
SAXOPHONIST RYAN SADRI ON ADDING A MELODIOUS ZING TO A WEDDING “I don’t perform at too many weddings in a season because I don’t enjoy playing Bollywood stuff — can’t relate!” When you’ve been brought...
View ArticleDelhi Parsi Dharamshala
The Delhi Parsi Dharamshala is centrally located and offers comfortable and affordable accommodation in Delhi. Situated at Delhi Gate Metro Station, close to both the main railway stations, Connaught...
View Article15th ZOCHILDAY
15th ZOCHILDAY MOMENTOUS MILESTONE Sunday, December 3, 2017 is a day to be blocked by all Zoroastrian children. Due to an overwhelming response, all Registration Forms are to be submitted latest by...
View ArticleIndia’s First Teaching Humanoid Robot MONTEA – Monaz Gandhi
SXRC – Bengaluru awards Ms. Monaz V. Gandhi of Mumbai with the SXRC CREATON Award for her privately and sole handedly programmed India’s First Teaching Humanoid Robot MONTEA. Dr. Vikram Aditya Singh,...
View ArticleMedical Appeal cum update – Aspi S. Sepoy
Mr. Aspi Sepoy who met with a railway accident at Udvada Railway Station on Thursday September 14, 2017 Community members are aware about the unfortunate that Mr. Aspi Sepoy met with on September 14,...
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