Gandhi discusses his latest film Paswaar, the Parsi community, loneliness, and more Data from the Elders Helpline that was published earlier this year has revealed that 70% of the elders who reached out to the helpline reported abuse from 2022 to 2025. Filmmaker Shayar Gandhi addresses this important issue in his mid-length film, Paswaar (Caress… Continue reading Shayar Gandhi on Paswaar: Loneliness is a result of the current socio-economic conditions
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Victorian Leader Dilnaz Billimoria Honoured for Promoting Multiculturalism
Melbourne’s Zoroastrian community has reason to celebrate as Dilnaz Billimoria was recognised with the Promotion of Multiculturalism Award at the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, held at Government House on October 22, 2025. Image: Victorian senior Dilnaz Billimoria (in purple sari) recognised for community leadership and advocacy (Source: LinkedIn – Daniele Noel) A… Continue reading Victorian Leader Dilnaz Billimoria Honoured for Promoting Multiculturalism
The Bizarre Connection Between a Cow Painkiller and the Disappearance of India’s Vultures
On a hill in Mumbai surrounded by banyan trees lies the Doongerwadi grounds. It is home to the city’s ancient Towers of Silence. For centuries, members of India’s small Parsi community brought their dead here for one final act of faith. In keeping with Zoroastrian belief, the body, considered impure after death, was placed atop… Continue reading The Bizarre Connection Between a Cow Painkiller and the Disappearance of India’s Vultures
Mira Mehta named to Bloomberg New Economy’s 2025 “Catalyst” class
Mira Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Tomato Jos in Nigeria, has been named to Bloomberg New Economy’s 2025 “Catalyst” class — a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, scientists, and innovators shaping a more resilient and inclusive global future. Her inclusion recognizes her work transforming the tomato supply chain in West Africa. Through Tomato Jos, Mehta has… Continue reading Mira Mehta named to Bloomberg New Economy’s 2025 “Catalyst” class
Parsi community divided over sale of historic Sanjan Sanatorium
The proposed sale of a 2.5-acre sanatorium in Sanjan — a site of immense historical significance to the Parsi-Irani Zoroastrian community — has triggered an emotional debate within the community, reported Nauzar Bharucha of TOI. Situated around 150 kilometres from Mumbai, Sanjan holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning: it was one of the first landing… Continue reading Parsi community divided over sale of historic Sanjan Sanatorium
Cobra Beers founder Karan Bilimoria: ‘The business nearly failed three times’
The first Parsi Zoroastrian to be appointed to the House of Lords on ‘the worst global crisis since World War II’ and not letting fear of failure stop him Article in Financial News London Financial News’s inaugural South Asian Power Brokers list celebrates trailblazers in finance and related sectors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and… Continue reading Cobra Beers founder Karan Bilimoria: ‘The business nearly failed three times’
Chronicler Of A Community: Parsiana’s Final Issue Marks The End Of An Era
For sixty years, Parsiana has documented the everyday and the extraordinary within the Parsi world — from births and weddings to debates on faith, identity and change. As the magazine prepares to close this month, it leaves behind an unmatched record of a community that has both preserved and transformed its traditions. Article by Pritha… Continue reading Chronicler Of A Community: Parsiana’s Final Issue Marks The End Of An Era
Love in the time of loneliness: Paswaar spotlights Parsi elders’ lives
The Gujarati-language film Paswaar puts a story about elder care and India’s Parsi community front and centre Dr Homi, an ageing Parsi man, waits for his nephew to visit. At his home, where he lives alone, his caretaker, Lali, prepares some fish. Before she leaves for the day, Homi says, “Lali, mane paswaar ne…” She… Continue reading Love in the time of loneliness: Paswaar spotlights Parsi elders’ lives
Jiji Irani Cup: A Perfect Match: Parsis Celebrate Cricket, Culture & Bonding
This innings was built over 37 years, and many partnerships were stitched not only on the pitch, but also off it. Here, smiles matter more than the scoreboard and partnerships flourish not just between batsmen, but between cities, families — and sometimes, even hearts. FIle Photo: January 2025, Jiji Irani Cup. What began as a… Continue reading Jiji Irani Cup: A Perfect Match: Parsis Celebrate Cricket, Culture & Bonding
