When Amyra Dastur walked the ramp in a pant suit for designer Vanessa Pandita at Golfer’s Shot, Good Life Soiree at Morbagh farms in Delhi, it was hard to believe that the new-age actress is actually a desi food lover and her first love was with Parsi cuisine. Article by Rishabh Raj | Times of… Continue reading I cannot live without Parsi food: Amyra Dastur
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A navjote that divided the Parsi community
Parsi businessman holds ceremony for nephew and niece over objections of community members A navjote – the ritual through which a Parsi is inducted into the Zoroastrian religion – of the nephew and niece of a prominent Parsi in Mumbai has led to divisions in the community, with recriminations flying back and forth. The ceremony… Continue reading A navjote that divided the Parsi community
Colaba agiary cancels navjote for two kids of non-Parsi father after backlash
A week after news of the proposed navjote or religious initiation of two children born to a non-Parsi father, sparked a debate in the Parsi-Zoroastrian community, the Jeejeebhoy Dadabhoy Agiary at Colaba, where the ceremony was scheduled to take place, denied it was hosting the function. Article by Yesha Kotak | Hindustan Times This came… Continue reading Colaba agiary cancels navjote for two kids of non-Parsi father after backlash
CJ Mody runs for Superior Judge in San Diego California
Cawas Jehangir (CJ) Mody is running for the Superior Judge elections in San Diego county in California, USA. CJ shares the following information with Parsi Khabar… CJ Mody writes… I was born in Bombay and lived there for 12 years when my parents decided to move to the United States. We moved to San Diego… Continue reading CJ Mody runs for Superior Judge in San Diego California
Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 closes with a flourish
The second day of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav began on Saturday December 28, 2019 to bright blue skies and a slight chill in the air. The morning was dedicated to various activies. A treasure hunt organized by XYZ Foundation under the leadership of Hoshaang Gotla had 30 teams compete for the top prize. Heritage walks… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 closes with a flourish
Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 off to a flying start
India’s biggest Parsi culture festival begins: The Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 The third edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav was off to a flying start last evening here at the Gymkhana grounds in Udvada. The third edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav commenced today in the heart of Udvada, Gujarat – the religious center point… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 off to a flying start
Gujarat Gears Up For Parsi Festival
Gujarat is gearing up for a Parsi festival, Iranshah Udvada Utsav, in the holy town of Udvada from December 27 to 29. The event is hosted by Foundation for Development, Udvada, Gujarat Tourism and Dr Cyrus S Poonawalla. Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani said, “The Iranshah Udvada Utsav is an initiative that was envisioned by… Continue reading Gujarat Gears Up For Parsi Festival
River by Navroze Godrej
Navroze Godrej recently put out his first solo music single. The song titled River is a beautifully composed ballad with Navroze’s soulful and free voice enhanced by some fantastic music.
Indian Govt bats to retain Parsi jury system to protect customs
After enacting a law to make triple talaq a punishable offence, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that jury system to adjudicate matrimonial disputes, including divorce and child custody, through a jury system needed to be retained for the Parsi community. Article by Dhananjay Mahapatra | TNN In response to a Parsi woman’s… Continue reading Indian Govt bats to retain Parsi jury system to protect customs
