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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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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.
India's iconic Parsi magazine to shut after 60 yea India's iconic Parsi magazine to shut after 60 years In an old, neo-gothic building in Fort, an upmarket area in India's financial capital Mumbai, is a run-down office that produces one of country's oldest and most prominent Parsi magazines - Parsiana.Article by Cherylann Mollan BBC News, MumbaiThe magazine was started in 1964 by Pestonji Warden, a Parsi doctor who also dabbled in the sandalwood trade, to chronicle the community in the city.Since then, the magazine has grown in subscribers and reach. For many Parsis, it has offered a window into the goings-on in the community, helping members across the world feel connected and seen as their numbers dwindled and dispersed.After 60 years, Parsiana will shut this October due to dwindling subscribers, lack of funds, and no successor to run it.The news has saddened not just subscribers but also those who knew of the magazine's legacy."It's like the end of an era," says Sushant Singh, 18, a student. "We used to joke about how you weren't a "true Parsi" if you didn't know about Parsiana or wax eloquent Jehangir Patel led the magazine since buying it for just one rupee in 1973Since the news of the magazine's closing was announced in one of its editorials in August, tributes have been pouring in.In its September edition, a reader in Mumbai writes: "To think that such a small community as ours could be chronicled with such diligence and passion seems a daunting endevour.
Mumbai’s Parsi housing community is engaged in an Mumbai’s Parsi housing community is engaged in an important conversation on a matter that touches many families across Bombay Parsi Punchayet baugs and colonies: the proposed conversion of certain leave-and-licence arrangements into tenancy rights.The issue, long discussed within the community, has returned to public attention after the BPP Board reportedly cleared a process allowing eligible long-standing leave-and-licence residents to apply for conversion to tenancy. For many families, the proposal represents a path toward greater housing security and dignity. For others within the Trust’s leadership, it is a decision that requires careful documentation, legal clarity and a transparent framework.At its heart, this is not merely an administrative matter. It is about how the community balances compassion for residents with the responsibility of protecting and stewarding valuable community assets for future generations.What Has Been ProposedAccording to public statements and newspaper reports, the BPP has not proposed an automatic or blanket conversion of all leave-and-licence residents into tenants. Rather, the process appears to allow eligible licensees who were allotted flats without paying a deposit to apply for conversion into tenancy.Each application would reportedly be considered by the BPP Board on its own merits. The stated eligibility conditions include that the applicant should be a Parsi family, should not fall within categories restricted by the Trust’s housing criteria, and should not have a history of litigation against the Punchayet.BPP Chairman Viraf Mehta has explained that the Trust would not charge residents a conversion fee beyond mandatory stamp duty and regulatory charges. https://parsikhabar.net/bombay-parsi-panchayat/bpps-leave-and-licence-to-tenancy-proposal-a-community-conversation-on-housing-security-and-trust-stewardship/31606/
Javid Canteenwala Appointed OBE in King’s Birthday Javid Canteenwala Appointed OBE in King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 Parsi Khabar extends heartiest congratulations to Javid Soli Canteenwala, a good friend of Parsi Khabar, on being appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026. The honour recognises Javid’s outstanding services to philanthropy and charity, and marks a significant national acknowledgement of more than three decades of sustained contribution to charitable governance, community service and public life, alongside a distinguished professional career in international finance. The official announcement notes Javid’s service as Trustee and Honorary Treasurer of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), and as Trustee and Chair of the Audit, Finance and Investment Committee of the Coutts Foundation. In a message shared by ZTFE, the organisation stated: “Our heartiest congratulations to our ZTFE Trustee and Honorary Treasurer Javid Canteenwala on being honoured by being conferred with the appointment of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), as per the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026. We express our gratitude to Javid for his several years of dedicated service. In addition, we sincerely appreciate the commitment of his family, wife Jenaz, son Zal and daughter Ava, who stand strongly behind him.” Javid has served as trustee and treasurer of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe for over twenty years.

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