Dinyar Patel’s splendidly researched, elegantly written book traces the life of a memorable pioneer. ‘A Parsee is no more a representative of Indians, than a Nestorian Christian would be of Ottomans.’ — The Spectator Dadabhai Naoroji, Dinyar Patel writes in this splendidly researched, elegantly written book, made at least two whistle-stop tours across most of… Continue reading At Last, a Biography of India’s Grand Old Man
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Art of Persia: Time to question Alexander’s Eurocentric history
Cyrus, a declared Zoroastrian and follower of the single god Ahura Mazda is mentioned in several instances in the Old Testament. Article by Farrukh Dhondy | Asian Age OF CABBAGES AND KINGS “Rhyming is the occupation of foolsLanguage and music have so many other toolsBut Bachchoo, you, in this foolishness are stuckYou can’t even find… Continue reading Art of Persia: Time to question Alexander’s Eurocentric history
Kolkata: Zoroastrian community rings in the new year on virtual platform in Covid times
From little Anush Parsi Subbawala, who is under two, to nonagenarian Roshan Burge, better known as the “21 plus” among themselves, everyone was roped in as the Zoroastrian community celebrated its new year on Sunday. So what if they didn’t physically meet and dine? They did everything virtually from Saturday onwards to make the Corona… Continue reading Kolkata: Zoroastrian community rings in the new year on virtual platform in Covid times
Meherwan Irani Wants to Change Stereotypes About the South, Starting With Dinner
In Person of Interest, we talk to the people catching our eye right now about what they’re doing, eating, reading, and loving. Next up is Meherwan Irani, a chef and the founder of Brown in the South, a dinner series that aims to bridge the American South with South Asia. Article by Elyse Inamine |… Continue reading Meherwan Irani Wants to Change Stereotypes About the South, Starting With Dinner
Nergis Mavalvala named MIT School of Science dean
Astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala has been named the new dean of MIT’s School of Science, effective Sept. 1. She will succeed Michael Sipser, who will return to the faculty as the Donner Professor of Mathematics, after six years of service. Mavalvala, the Curtis and Kathleen Marble Professor of Astrophysics, is renowned for her pioneering work in… Continue reading Nergis Mavalvala named MIT School of Science dean
As Covid separates, Karachi’s Parsis grow closer with online Humbandagi prayers
Natasha Mavalvala is standing on the upper floor of the H. J. Behrana agiari in Karachi’s Saddar, singing hymns for the souls of the departed. Her audience is a camera, recording her recitations of the Humbandagi prayer. The hall, which used to be packed with Parsis, echoes with her solo voice. Article by Anushae Engineer… Continue reading As Covid separates, Karachi’s Parsis grow closer with online Humbandagi prayers
Fravash Chothia: 2019 Muktads Documented in Toronto
Fravash Chothia is a young Zarathushti based in Toronto. Fravash is a budding filmmaker and he put out this really interesting video capturing the 2019 Muktad times in Toronto. Fravash writes This year since we are observing the Shahanshahi Muktads virtually, I wanted to share this documentary I made last year. This video highlights the… Continue reading Fravash Chothia: 2019 Muktads Documented in Toronto
19 days later, Tardeo family still living with landslide rubble
A portion of a stone wall crashed right outside Adil Driver’s bedroom window in Parsi colony, but rain is impeding clearance; he wants permanent relocation. Each time it rains, Adil Behram Driver rushes to his bedroom window and warily eyes a hillock 3 ft away. Nineteen days after a landslide sent a portion of a… Continue reading 19 days later, Tardeo family still living with landslide rubble
Everyday Parsi: The Tombstone Edition
On the last Gatha at the end of this Muktad period, I would like to share an #everydayParsi story of a different kind. While the last few authors have all shared their memories of muktad as “Everday Parsis” like you and me, today we remember the Everyday Parsis of yore who have passed away, some… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: The Tombstone Edition
