This is a first of a three part series by The IranShah Initiative The first part is titled “Education With Vision 2020” The IranShah Initiative provides a Precious Avenue to build a Priceless Life through the medium of Education With Vision 2020. If understood with right knowledge and practised with innate wisdom, the precepts and practices of… Continue reading Have an Iranshah Query ? Ask NOSHIR
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How to cover our heads as Zoroastrians
Some people have asked why we cover our heads as Zoroastrians. I was perturbed to hear a Parsi grandmother telling her grandkids that it was a symbolic act of submission and humility, thus appropriating our religion to Jewish and Hindu ideas. Our religion professes active practice over passive symbolism. The main reason for head coverings… Continue reading How to cover our heads as Zoroastrians
Covid-19: Mumbai’s Parsi community enraged over denial of ancient traditional funeral rites
Parsi victims of Covid-19 are being denied their ancient traditional funeral rites and forcibly cremated, leaving families traumatized and a community enraged against its leaders. Over the past month, more than half-a-dozen such cases were reported in Mumbai and a few more in Vadodara and Ahmedabad. Some of the distressed relatives of the deceased have… Continue reading Covid-19: Mumbai’s Parsi community enraged over denial of ancient traditional funeral rites
We are Zoroastrians: Chaiye Hame Zarthoshti English Version
In 2016 the FEZANA Annual General Meeting was hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Michigan in Detroit, USA. At the Gala Event, one of the most interesting events was the rendition of the song Chaiye Hame Zarathoshti in a fully new english version. Titled We are Zoroastrians, the song was performed by young children of… Continue reading We are Zoroastrians: Chaiye Hame Zarthoshti English Version
Unity in Adversity: The Abu Dhabi Bawa Gang
Parsis first migrated to the UAE long before its unification in 1971. While Dubai is where the majority settled, it’s capital, Abu Dhabi hosted a smaller but equally thriving community now rising to about 30 plus families. Each weekend, our close-knit group would meet for pot-lucks on Thursday’s and bowling on Fridays, the only requirements… Continue reading Unity in Adversity: The Abu Dhabi Bawa Gang
Parsi Dharamshala in Calcutta: A Short Film
Born in Bombay, Jaimin Rajani is a documentary filmmaker and singer-songwriter now residing in Calcutta. He has extensively written about the Parsi cuisine. The Parsi Dharmshala in Central Calcutta has been fermenting for about 110 years now. A historical marvel of art, architecture and culture kept under wraps, this heritage guest house is home to… Continue reading Parsi Dharamshala in Calcutta: A Short Film
The Five Questions Series: Jimmy Mistry
In a series organized by India Today Homes….our dear friend and eminent designer and hospitality man Jimmy Mistry answers 5 questions. The questions are posed by his daughter Pearl Mistry who is a director at the Della Group.
Darius Ferzandi of Byculla Restaurant and Bakery Passes Away
We are saddened to hear about the passing away of Darius Ferzandi, the owner of Byculla Restaurant And Bakery which closed down earlier this year. In a social media post Bombaywalla Historical Works writes We are sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Darius Ferzandi, senior partner of Byculla Restaurant & Bakery, which shut… Continue reading Darius Ferzandi of Byculla Restaurant and Bakery Passes Away
Niloufer Mavalvala’s Food videos featured on FOODEOS
Our dear friend and ace chef and cookbook author Niloufer Mavalvala is featured on The Cook’s Cook FOODEOS video series. Also a big shoutout to my dearest friend and professional videographer and producer Tanya Hoshi who created these videos. Check out Tanya’s work on her website. The video links are Spicy Prawns Potato and Egg… Continue reading Niloufer Mavalvala’s Food videos featured on FOODEOS
