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Sindh High Court Grants Stay Order Protecting Sukkur’s Mama Parsi Temple from Demolition

Sindh High Court Grants Stay Order Protecting Sukkur’s Mama Parsi Temple from Demolition

Jul 10, 2026 | News

SUKKUR: The Sukkur bench of the Sindh High Court has granted a stay order restraining the potential demolition of a century-old Zoroastrian Agiary belonging to the Parsi community, in a rare legal win for one of Pakistan’s most fragile pieces of Parsi heritage....

Straits of God? Of a ‘Parsi peg’ & whisky brand called ‘Hor­muz’!

Straits of God? Of a ‘Parsi peg’ & whisky brand called ‘Hor­muz’!

Jul 7, 2026 | Opinion

Mumbai’s Parsis, Iran refugees from centuries ago, have a justice folklore

Mumbai’s Parsis, Iran refugees from centuries ago, have a justice folklore

Jul 7, 2026 | History

Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji Named a Carnegie “Great Immigrant, Great American”

Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji Named a Carnegie “Great Immigrant, Great American”

Jul 1, 2026 | News

Why Mazda Is Literally A God-Tier Name For A Car Company

Why Mazda Is Literally A God-Tier Name For A Car Company

Jun 30, 2026 | News

Want to fix the Parsi birth rate? Protect the women: Nawaz Merchant

Want to fix the Parsi birth rate? Protect the women: Nawaz Merchant

Jun 30, 2026 | Opinion

Parsi Journalist Feroza Mehta To Represent Minnesota At Mrs. International 2026

Parsi Journalist Feroza Mehta To Represent Minnesota At Mrs. International 2026

Jun 27, 2026 | News

How two men refused to bend to press censorship during the Emergency

How two men refused to bend to press censorship during the Emergency

Jun 26, 2026 | History, India

Rhea Mogul: A century-old rule shuts my daughter out of her own community. A court case could change that

Rhea Mogul: A century-old rule shuts my daughter out of her own community. A court case could change that

Jun 22, 2026 | Issues, News

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Sindh High Court Grants Stay Order Protecting Sukk Sindh High Court Grants Stay Order Protecting Sukkur's Mama Parsi Temple from Demolition SUKKUR: The Sukkur bench of the Sindh High Court has granted a stay order restraining the potential demolition of a century-old Zoroastrian Agiary belonging to the Parsi community, in a rare legal win for one of Pakistan's most fragile pieces of Parsi heritage.Locally known as the "Mama Parsi Temple," the site sits opposite the fire brigade station near Dua Chowk in Sukkur, on what was once known as Wallace Road. The court's intervention follows a constitutional petition seeking the immediate protection and restoration of the site, which dates back to 1923.The petitioner, Shokat Ali Mahar, approached the court to address the severe deterioration of the temple compound, which also houses the Khan Bahadur Marker Parsi Dharamshala and an old school building — together forming what was historically called the Parsi Compound. The petition states that while the site once stood as a testament to the Parsi community's contributions to Sukkur's trade, commerce, and social development, it now faces an existential threat from neglect and illegal occupation.The petition contends that after the Parsi community migrated from Sukkur, the abandoned premises were illegally occupied by private individuals for residential use. The site has fallen into ruin — cracked walls, broken windowpanes, locked sections — despite still bearing evidence of its original architectural beauty.
Straits of God? Of a ‘Parsi peg’ & whisky brand ca Straits of God? Of a ‘Parsi peg’ & whisky brand called ‘Hor­muz’! “The sun is sink­ing in the West,Din­ner dishes go down in the sink —Sauvignon Blanc is undoubtedly best —It’s time for a writer to drink!Orange skies — a radi­ant sun­setWhich calm the emo­tions to see —Those ones I saw and won’t for­getLook­ing at skies — just her and me?”— From The Songs of Rose Leyti, by BachchooArticle by Farrukh Dhondy Regime change looms ahead in the UK, and so, gentle reader, it’s reas­on­able to expect my spec­u­la­tion about the dir­ec­tion Andy Burnham’s premi­er­ship will take. But no.
Few things represent life in Mumbai better than th Few things represent life in Mumbai better than the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).The colossal, 19th-century railway station sees thousands – students, office-goers, tourists, vendors — flit in and out at all hours, giving a glimpse of not only the city’s famed fast pace but also its ‘melting pot spirit’ that makes way for people of different cultures and standings despite the acute lack of space.But right at this cacophonous spot, only a few centuries ago, silence reigned supreme: the silence of death.Article by Ishika Gupta | Indian ExpressBefore the Gothic arches, the gargoyles and stained-glass windows came up, the place served as Phansi Talao or the pond of death by hanging. Though there is little evidence of any water body now, there is the death of one particular figure here that is regularly invoked by a community without whom the story of Mumbai, then Bombay, would be incomplete.The man was Homa Jamshed, a Parsi, and the year was 1783 — almost 100 years before the Victoria Terminus (VT), as the CSMT was earlier known, came up.Britannia Restaurant reflects Mumbai’s layered past. Its walls display both Iranian and Indian flags, echoing Parsi-Iranian roots and cosmopolitan tastes.(Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)The weaver from Bharuch (now part of Gujarat) was sentenced to death after, what many in the community believe, being wrongfully accused of kicking a pregnant woman, a fellow Parsi, resulting in a miscarriage.The lore of Bazaar gateUntil the advent of the Railways, the area surrounding the CSMT was known as Bazaar Gate. It was a bustling marketplace where imported goods arrived, exports departed and merchants crowded narrow lanes leading towards the harbour – a sharp contrast to the scene at the gallows that stood right at the market’s edge.According to community lore, in 1782, a pregnant woman had accused Jamshed of kicking her. Jamshed had denied the allegation.
Parsi-American Scholar Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji Hono Parsi-American Scholar Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji Honored by Carnegie Foundation Harvard social psychologist, author, and 12th World Zoroastrian Congress speaker honored as the United States marks its 250th anniversary. Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji, the distinguished Parsi-American social psychologist whose work has transformed public understanding of implicit bias, has been named to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation’s 2026 class of “Great Immigrants, Great Americans.” The annual Carnegie recognition honors 25 naturalized citizens whose contributions have strengthened American life across fields including science, medicine, education, business, technology, the arts, and public service. This year’s honorees were announced as the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For the global Parsi-Zoroastrian community, the recognition is a source of particular pride. Dr. Banaji’s journey from India to the highest ranks of American academic life reflects a career devoted to rigorous scholarship, public education, and a clearer understanding of human behavior. mahzarine-banaji-parsi-khabar A Parsi Childhood and an Academic Journey from India to Harvard Born and raised in Secunderabad, India, in a Parsi family, Dr. Banaji studied at Nizam College and later earned a master’s degree in psychology from Osmania University in Hyderabad. She came to the United States for advanced study and received her Ph.D. in social psychology from Ohio State University in 1986. Dr. Banaji went on to teach at Yale University for 15 years before joining Harvard University, where she is the Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics in the Department of Psychology. Over several decades, she has become one of the world’s most influential scholars in social psychology, particularly in the field of implicit social cognition: the study of attitudes and associations that can influence judgment and behavior without conscious awareness. Understanding Implicit Bias and the Human Mind Much of Dr. Banaji’s work addresses a difficult but essential question: why do people who sincerely value fairness sometimes make decisions that do not reflect those values?
Today's Memorial Service for Field Marshal Sam Ma Today's Memorial Service for Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, conducted by the Army and the Parsis of the Nilgiris, at the Parsi Aramgarh in Ooty.
Parsi Journalist Feroza Mehta To Represent Minneso Parsi Journalist Feroza Mehta To Represent Minnesota At Mrs. International 2026 Feroza Mehta, a Parsi journalist, community volunteer, and autism advocate, will represent Minnesota at the Mrs. International 2026 pageant this July after being crowned Mrs. Minnesota International 2026.The national competition, taking place July 23–24 in Skokie, Illinois, brings together married women from across the United States for a program that emphasizes interview, fitness, eveningwear, personal achievement, and service. For Mehta, the opportunity is not simply about fulfilling a longtime dream of competing onstage. It is also a chance to bring greater attention to an issue close to her heart: late autism diagnosis in women.Mehta’s platform, Never Too Late, grew from her own experience. Diagnosed with autism at age 37, she has spoken openly about how women and girls are often overlooked because autism can present differently than it does in boys. Through talks, community events, and her pageant work, she is encouraging women, families, educators, and medical professionals to consider autism as a possibility when long-standing challenges have gone unexplained.Her message is grounded in the belief that a diagnosis can be clarifying and empowering. By sharing her own story, Mehta hopes to help other women feel recognized, supported, and less alone.Born to Indian immigrant parents and raised in Calgary, Canada, Mehta built her career in journalism before moving to the United States.
How two men refused to bend to press censorship du How two men refused to bend to press censorship during the Emergency Dhun Mehta hollered a greeting as he passed by the compound of our office on the morning of June 26, 1975. Were we aware, he inquired, that prominent opposition leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan, Morarji Desai, Jyoti Basu, LK Advani and others had been arrested, censorship imposed and a state of emergency declared in the country?We confessed total ignorance.Article by Jehangir R Patel | ScrollThe morning papers had made no mention of any such developments. Mehta, a former neighbour, said he had heard the news on BBC Radio earlier that day.There was no reason to doubt the veracity of his startling announcement. Jayaprakash Narayan had been demanding Prime Minister Indira Gandhi resign office after the Allahabad High Court on June 12 had found her guilty of electoral malpractices while contesting her parliamentary seat from Rai Bareilly in the 1971 general elections.She had appealed the verdict and appointed noted lawyer and civil rights advocate Nani Palkhivala to argue her case. Much to the surprise and chagrin of many civic-minded libertarians, Palkhivala had agreed. Indira Gandhi’s younger son, Sanjay, reportedly urged his mother to adopt a more contrarian stance.Sadly, fearful of losing her legal appeal, the beleaguered Indira Gandhi succumbed despite Palkhivala assuring her she had a good case. She opted to suspend the civil liberties of all Indians.
How Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm built a 109-year How Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm built a 109-year legacy of trust and purity How Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm built a 109-year legacy of trust and purityDebolina BiswasFourth generation entrepreneurs of Parsi Dairy Farm at the revamped store in Marine Lines: Sarfaraz K Irani, Zeenia K Patel, Parvana S Mistry, Bakhtyar K Irani (L-R)Before the era of 10-minute deliveries, mornings began with a walk to the neighbourhood dairy for the day’s fresh milk. For countless Mumbai households, that dairy was Parsi Dairy Farm. Founded in 1916 by Nariman Arsheshir, then an 18-year-old, Parsi Dairy Farm’s journey started with a single can of milk. Nariman’s objective was simple—to provide pure, trust-worthy milk to the families of Mumbai (then Bombay). Gradually, he started a home delivery service for milk—an innovative idea and an unusual service in pre-Independence India. Nariman Ardeshir, Founder of Parsi Dairy FarmWhat began as a small over-the-counter milk delivery service for a store in Marine Lines, an upmarket locality in South Mumbai, soon diversified to other dairy products. Over time, the distribution network grew from Marine Lines to Thane and expanded into a multi-generational business that continues to blend tradition with innovation. “The process, the ingredients, the purity, those never changed. They are still the same as when our great-grandfather started it,” says Sarfaraz K Irani, who now helms the business along with sibling Bakhtyar K Irani, and cousins Zeenia K Patel, and Parvana S Mistry.

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