Take a gander at all the businesses the illustrious Poonawalla family owns and manages in the country and beyondThe...
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Timeless Mahindra: Tracing the roots of Mahindra to the new Thar by Adil Jal Darukhanawala
No matter how much you know about Mahindra or how many Mahindra vehicles you've owned, it's only when you read Adil's...
Zend and the midnight concert at Yazdani
Here’s an entertaining story about Yazdani Bakery and Zend Meherwan Zend that was told to me by the blustery Irani baker who passed away on Sunday. He was my friend. And I knew him from when he was...
‘Finally paid off’: Adar Poonawalla thanks PM Modi, DCGI after Covishield gets final approval
Adar Poonawalla, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Serum Institute of India, thanked all stakeholders after Covishield got final nod in India.(REUTERS)‘Finally paid off’: Adar Poonawalla thanks...
A Parsi Love affair: An afternoon with Meher and Dara Hansotia in Parsi Dharamsala Kolkata
Meher Caterers 9 Bow Street Kolkata 700012 contact 9831403863
In passing of Yazdani’s Zend, Mumbai has lost a master baker
“Get rid of your cough, eat my ginger biscuit.” The baker who kneaded such happy prescriptions into Mumbai's gut via the blackboard of the iconic Yazdani bakery in Fort is no more. Zend Meherwan...
‘How To Get Away With Murder,’ ‘The Chi’ Actor Behzad Dabu Signs With A3 Artists Agency
A3 Artists Agency will represent actor Behzad Dabu.Dabu appeared as Simon Drake on How To Get Away with Murder. In the ABC series, Dabu’s character can be seen clashing with the group of interns...
F.E.E.D: An Amazing Initiative By Rukhsheen Vajifdar
Pearl Tirandaz who runs the Good Deeds Project highlights the work of Ruksheen Vajifdar F.E.E.D. - Food and Education to Enrich and Develop A social initiative for the betterment of Street Urchins....
How the Parsis Shaped Theatre in Colonial Bombay
Flops, frauds or community disapproval did not prove obstacles to the growth of the theatre enterprise. Elphinstone Circle in Bombay in the 1870s. Photo: Lee-Warner Collection/Wikimedia Commons, CC...
Co-owner of Fort’s Yazdani Bakery, Zend Meherwan Zend, dies at 86
Food historian Kurush Dalal recalls Zend as the baker who wasn’t afraid to experiment and wished to give his customers quality products.Sitting behind the cash counter or instructing staff by the...
B. Merwan & Co. Bakery in Mumbai
An interesting short documentary on the iconic B. Merwan & Co. Bakery
IPO Tribute to Zubin Mehta
Musicians of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra pay tribute to the genius of Zubin Mehta, who was the Musical Conductor of the IPO for over 50 years.
Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally 2020
Cars are in the Parsi DNA since the day automobiles were invented, or so it seems ! It is no surprise that some of the top automobile restorers, journalists, organizers and most importantly owners...
Indian Health Minister launches Serum Institute Of India’s Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine – Pneumosil
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched India’s first indigenously developed pneumococcal vaccine, 'PNEUMOSIL' manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
Mumbai: Parsis aggrieved as BMC plans to relocate Parsi Gate to facilitate coastal road project
Mumbai: Members of the Parsi community are aggrieved with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as the fate of the iconic 'Parsi Gate' continues to remain uncertain. In order to facilitate...
Tehmina Kaoosji Creating a Platform for Women in Malaysia
A platform for women Media personality Tehmina Kaoosji is creating content to highlight the views and aspirations of women INDEPENDENT broadcast journalist Tehmina Kaoosji is the new face of Money...
"Happy New Year, All Risks Paid Off": Adar Poonawalla On Vaccine Approval
All the risks taken by Serum Institute have finally paid off, tweeted Adar Poonawalla, the chief executive of the Pune-based vaccine manufacturer, shortly after the country's drug regulator cleared...
The Legal Effect Of Declaring A Statute Unconstitutional; Revisiting The Pesikaka Case
What happens to a statute when the Supreme Court declares it unconstitutional, either in its entirety or in part? Does it vanish like a disappearing message on WhatsApp or does it get temporarily...
Who are the Parsis? – Sarah Stewart and Juan de Lara
Dr Sarah Stewart, Shapoorji Pallonji Senior Lecturer in Zoroastrianism and co-chair of the Institute of Zoroastrian Studies at SOAS, explores the exciting history of the Parsis, from relgious...
A Film on the life of Nani Palkhivala
Nani - The CrusaderThe film introduces Nani to a generation who never knew him and provides an excellent account of the manifold contributions of this great son of India to the law, business and...
Mubadala | 49th UAE National Day by Hanoz Navder
Hanoz Navder of Dubai UAE, is the video editor on this lovely film celebrating the 49th National Day of the United Arab Emirates. Mubadala | 49th UAE National Day from Hanoz Navdar on Vimeo.Client -...
Last rites: Parsis turn to tech as vulture numbers decline
The Tower of Silence located in Parsi Gutta, the final resting place of the 1,200-strong Parsi community in Hyderabad, now has a solar concentrator to speed up the decomposition of dead bodies due...
Ruzbeh Bacha: In Conversation with CEO of CityFALCON
What is the business and how did it start?Back in 2014 I was investing and found it impossible to easily gather data on the market. I knew there were solutions for this, but they were not cheap....
Maneckji Seth Agiary – Parsi Imprint on Mumbai
Anyone who has lived in or grown up in Mumbai would know at least one Parsi for sure. And if new, you will wonder about the fuss around Bun-Maska (Bun-Butter), Bhurji-Pav (Scrambled eggs-Bread) and...
Video Honours famous Pakistani Artist Jimmy Fali Engineer
WHAT’S ON the newsletter of the Karachi Zarathoshti Banu Mandal informs…Video: “The Servant of Pakistan: Jimmy Engineer” Honours “apro” Jimmy Fali EngineerAs a tribute on the 143rd birth anniversary...
FEZANA Seeks A Social Media Intern
FEZANA Social Media Internship OutreachFEZANA is looking for a part-time social media intern to support our social media team. The intern will work with our Chief Social Media Officer to create and...
India plans immediate production of Oxford vaccine to combat Covid-19
The Serum Institute of India is aiming to have 100 million doses ready by December for an inoculation drive and the country will be given first priority for delivery of the AstraZeneca-Oxford...
Remembering Jehangir Sabavala, the versatile nonconformist
In an exclusive conversation with The Morning Standard, Puneet Shah, Founder of Akara Art, and Curator of the show tells us more.Connoisseurs of Jehangir Sabavala (1922-2011), will take delight that...
Immunity for Humanity: Mickey Mehta in Conversation with Meher Amalsad
The Zoroastrian Association Of California Features Global leading holistic health guru and corporate life coach Dr. Mickey Mehta’s IMMUNITY FOR HUMANITY with Host & Moderator: Meher Amalsad You...
Stanford MedStaff Spotlight: Dr. Zara Patel
Stanford Health Care recently did a spotlight on Dr. Zara Patel Dr. Patel is Associate Professor of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery and Director of...
Ervad Zarrir Bhandara on Good Thoughts, Words and Deeds
Here is an Interesting Sermon Delivered by Ervad Zarrir Bhandara on Good Thoughts, Words and Deeds after the Bui and Hum Bandagi to the Zoroastrians of California and Houston.We always tout that we...
Temi Mehta Shows Us the Importance of Being Real in a Cyber Industry
Temilyn Mehta, VP of Client Services at CMDS for almost eight years, makes digital marketing human. With a background in public relations and in the pharmaceutical industry, her viewpoint is that...
Education Through Inspiration Not InDOCTORination: The IranShah Initiative
CREATION and REACTION Both Have The Same 8-Letters However... Inspiration promotes CREATION which is positive InDOCTORination provokes REACTION which is often negative Article By Noshir Dadrawala...
Truzaar Dordi Amongst 2020’s class of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders
Truzaar Dordi of Waterloo, Canada is one of the top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders in 2020 per the Corporate Knights listing.As COVID-19 swept the globe, #climatestrike marches were cancelled,...
Crossroads by Armeen Kapadia Basavaraju
Crossroads is a delightful window into the Parsi community. This collection explores the day-to-day conversations, emotional landscape and events that alter and shape the lives of different Parsis...
These landscapes from Jehangir Sabavala’s new solo reveal the luminous beauty of his art
A master of light and play, with a blend of Impressionist and Cubist elements, Jehangir Sabavala's blue-chip art has inspired a sense of wonder and awe. Akara Art's latest show revives the late...
Nazneen Contractor Makes History As The First South Asian Lead In The Hallmark Channel Film, “The Christmas Ring”
Nazneen Contractor is making history as being the first South Asian to lead a Hallmark movie. The Christmas Ring airs on Hallmark Channel on November 7th at 10 PM EST and on the W Network on...
An Ethnographic Study of Neo-Zoroastrian Settlements
An Ethnographic Study of Neo-Zoroastrian Settlements; and Survey of the Attitudinal Patterns of Zoroastrians towards Neo-ZoroastriansThese anonymous surveys are part of the doctoral project of Mr....
Mithuben Hormusji Petit: Indian Freedom Fighter
MITHUBEN PETIT, WHO FOUGHT FOR INDIA’s FREEDOM WITH GANDHIJI, RENOUNCED HER COMFORTS AND LUXURIES Petit surname has its roots in the French word ‘petit’ (meaning physically small). One of the women...
Zoroastrians And USA Voting: Ava Damri in Conversation with Tanya Hoshi
The United States will be voting in a couple of days to elect its next President. Two Zoroastrian youth discuss voting, its importance and the consequences thereof in this very interesting instagram...
Mobeds and Fire Hazards
Problems, Suggestions, Solutions & Action Article by WZO Trusts & Empowering Mobeds The Cause The recent incident of a young Mobed performing the boye ceremony being severely burnt due to...
This Artwork Changed My Life: Pestonji Bomanji’s “Feeding the Parrot”
Elephant and Artsy have come together to present This Artwork Changed My Life, a creative collaboration that shares the stories of life-changing encounters with art. A new piece will be published...
Perzen Patel on Radio New Zealand
Our dear friend Perzen Patel was recently featured on Radio New Zealand. Per RNZ… NZ Made: Perzen Patel of Dolly Mumma Each week we talk to a small New Zealand business and this week we're talking...
From Tendon Transplants to Eradication of Smallpox: What Pesi Did: A Surgeon’s Story
From Tendon Transplants to Eradication of SmallpoxEngaging and lively memoir of an outstanding surgeon and humanitarian‘What Pesi Did: A Surgeon’s Story’ by Dr Azmy Birdi tells the story of Dr Pesi...
Paving the way for young Zoroastrian women | Faith Matters
As perhaps the oldest, though smallest, monotheistic world religion, Zoroastrianism’s patriarchy also influenced Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Women were second-class citizens and frozen out of...
This is not the end. Apocalyptic comfort from ancient Iran
At its height, around 620 CE, the Sasanian empire ruled over a territory stretching from Jerusalem in the west to Samarkand in the east. The royal court at the ancient city of Ctesiphon, near...
History With Cy: Cyrus the Great and the Birth of the Achaemenid Persian Empire
Cyrus Cama launches a new learning series online. This is an in depth, fantastically researched presentation for young kids and adults. Cyrus writes... With this video we start a series of programs...
Establishment of North American Institute of Zoroastrian Studies
It is now more than two score and ten years since Zoroastrians from various parts of the world have settled in North America, bringing with them their religious practices, traditions and cultures...
Zoroastrian priests have masked for millennia | Faith Matters
“Dad, everyone’s wearing a mask!” exclaimed the son of Adi Sidhwa, a Zoroastrian priest, about the COVID mask requirement. “Is it different than yours?”The boy wasn’t referring to his father’s COVID...
Zoroastrians: Iran’s forgotten minority
The decline of this ancient community is a tragedy not just for Iran, but for human civilization writ large It is disheartening, but the adherents of the world’s first monotheistic religion appear...
Mystery Murder Story Set in Colonial Bombay
Set in 1892, Murder in Old Bombay addresses issues prevalent at the turn of the 20th century which are very present today: discrimination against those who do not belong to our ‘in’ group, misogyny,...
FEZANA, NORTH AMERICAN MOBEDS COUNCIL ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT ON COVID-19 RISK MITIGATION FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP
FEZANA, NORTH AMERICAN MOBEDS COUNCIL ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT REITTERATING CDC GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 RISK MITIGATION FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP As Zarathushti associations and groups begin to open their...