In a limited relief to members of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat (BPP), the Bombay high court has permitted them to hold prayer meetings at the Doongerwadi Tower of Silence at Kemps Corner on September 3 from 7 am to 4.30 pm on the occasion of Farvardin Roj. Article by K. A. Y Dodhiya | Hindustan… Continue reading Bombay HC allows Parsis to pray for their dead on Farvardin Roj with restrictions
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Naoroji Rustomji Manek: This Surat Man Sued East India Co. & Won
He was the first Zoroastrian to sail to England from India; not to mention the first Indian who sued the British and won! He sailed back in victory with his cause vindicated and putting his entrepreneur skills upfront, he was received with great respect. Article by Ashleshaa Khurana Naoroji Rustomji Manek Seth (1662-1732) was the… Continue reading Naoroji Rustomji Manek: This Surat Man Sued East India Co. & Won
High Court Tells Maharashtra Govt to Consider Parsi Petition for Farvardegan Prayers at Doongarwadi
Observing that both sides must be reasonable, the Bombay high court on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to consider a representation by the Bombay Parsi Punchayet to allow community members to hold the annual Farvardegan prayers for the dead on September 3 at Doongerwadi at Malabar Hill in Mumbai. Article by Rosy Sequeira | Times… Continue reading High Court Tells Maharashtra Govt to Consider Parsi Petition for Farvardegan Prayers at Doongarwadi
Farhad Sahiar Awarded the John A. Tamisiea Award by Aerospace Medical Association
Farhad Sahiar, M.D., M.S., FAsMA, received the 2020 John A. Tamisiea Award for his dedication to the advancement of aerospace medicine. His career has spanned many years and many facets of aerospace medicine and his contributions to this field have been substantial. Since 2015, Dr. Sahiar has been the Manager of the Medical Officers’ Branch… Continue reading Farhad Sahiar Awarded the John A. Tamisiea Award by Aerospace Medical Association
Mickey Mehta Celebrates 50 Years of Yoga on his 59th Birthday
Parsi Khabar congratulates our dearest friend and mentor Dr. Mickey Mehta on the completion of 50 glorious years in Yoga; on the occasion of his 59th Birthday. Happy birthday dear Mickey and may you continue to shine and share your knowledge of health and wellness with the world for years to come. DR. MICKEY MEHTA’S… Continue reading Mickey Mehta Celebrates 50 Years of Yoga on his 59th Birthday
Neville Medhora: 8 Ways to be a Little Happier Today
Neville Medhora in conversation with Noah Kagan shares some simple ways to be a little happier every day. Noah Kagan writes…. A lot of entrepreneurs work hard. A lot of entrepreneurs make money. Few are REALLY consistenly, deeply happy. Today you get to learn from one. I hung out with my homie Neville again for… Continue reading Neville Medhora: 8 Ways to be a Little Happier Today
A Film: Zoroastrianism – The World’s Oldest Monotheistic Religion
Our dear friend, and FEZANA’s Chief Social Media Officer Tanya Hoshi has put out another fantastic video titled “Zoroastrianism – The World’s Oldest Monotheistic Religion”. In this video Mobed Kerman Katrak, Mobed Cyrus F. Khory, and Mobedyar Mahshad Khosraviani discuss various aspects of our faith. Zoroastrianism is an ancient-Iranian religion that at one point was… Continue reading A Film: Zoroastrianism – The World’s Oldest Monotheistic Religion
Memories of Living in Kashmere Gate: The Old Parsee Hub of Delhi
I was born in 1937 in The Lady Hardinge Hospital, New Delhi and spent the first two years at my maternal uncle’s house in Kasmeri Gate, Old Delhi, as it was known those days. Kashmere Gate or Kashmiri Gate is a gate located in Delhi; it is the Northern gateway to the historic walled city… Continue reading Memories of Living in Kashmere Gate: The Old Parsee Hub of Delhi
Nowrojee General Store In McLeodganj shuts shop after 160 years
Business turns unviable for Delhi-based Parsi owner as one of the oldest stores of the British era in Himachal Pradesh closes down in September Dharamshala: Located in the heart of McLeodganj town and barely a kilometre from Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama’s abode, the iconic Nowrojee & Sons General Merchants will shut shop next… Continue reading Nowrojee General Store In McLeodganj shuts shop after 160 years
