One of India’s oldest and most prominent Parsi magazines, Parsiana, will publish its final issue this week, closing after a six-decade run of chronicling the country’s declining Zoroastrian minority population. Founded in 1964 by Pestonji Warden, a Parsi doctor and entrepreneur, Parsiana was for the first nine years focused largely on religious, historic, and academic… Continue reading India’s iconic Parsi magazine closes after 6 decades
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Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87
Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87, Akshay Kumar and Vindu Dara Singh pay tribute She was known for her immense contributions to cinema and was often compared to legendary performers of the golden era, including Helen. Veteran Indian actress and acclaimed dancer Madhumati took her last breath today, October 15, 2025. She… Continue reading Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87
Parsi Community Fails To Stop Sale Of Sanjan Sanatorium
The meeting, held on Tuesday at the office of a prominent law firm in Mumbai, saw Mehta offering Rs 2.9 crore to keep the sanatorium within the community. However, the WZO reportedly received higher offers ranging from Rs 12 to 15 crore, leading to the rejection of Mehta’s bid. Article in the Free Press Journal… Continue reading Parsi Community Fails To Stop Sale Of Sanjan Sanatorium
As ‘Parsiana’ closes, Indian journalism loses a small but important voice
The final edition of Parsiana has rolled off the presses. Established in 1964, the semi-monthly magazine was a vital institution for the shrinking tribe of Parsis and Zoroastrians around the world. Its pages chronicled the stories, achievements, and roiling disputes of a lakh-strong diaspora which made its mark from Mumbai to Manhattan, from Navsari to… Continue reading As ‘Parsiana’ closes, Indian journalism loses a small but important voice
Rayomand J. Patell Launches New Venture — Firestarter
Rayomand J. Patell, a senior creative professional with a career spanning three decades across advertising and technology, has announced the launch of Firestarter, a new integrated brand communication and technology agency in India. Firestarter is designed to serve both brand founders and decisive CMOs and CEOs seeking holistic creative and technological solutions. The agency positions… Continue reading Rayomand J. Patell Launches New Venture — Firestarter
When A Mobed Becomes the Victim: ₹17 Crore Share Fraud Rocks Mumbai
Mumbai police have filed an FIR against three individuals accused of forging a Parsi priest’s signature to transfer shares worth ₹16.9 crore. The complainant, Framroze Dadi Vaccha, 52, from Jogeshwari, alleged that the accused — Lohrasp, Dilbar, and Atush Kalyaniwala — illegally moved shares from a joint demat account originally opened with his late aunt,… Continue reading When A Mobed Becomes the Victim: ₹17 Crore Share Fraud Rocks Mumbai
Why the Parsi community is fading away| From the India Today archives
This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated September 27, 2004 The wooden steps leading to the maternity hospital are dusty and rickety. A century-old stone building that once reverberated with the cries of newborn babies is now deserted. The only sign of life is an old nurse who hobbles across the… Continue reading Why the Parsi community is fading away| From the India Today archives
Mahabaleshwar Parsi Gymkhana set to reopen with halt on commercial activities
Satara district collector Santosh Patil has ordered reopening of the Parsi Gymkhana property in Mahabaleshwar and halted commercial activities on the premises, which would violate the govt lease terms. The order, issued on Aug 28, directed that the 41,200 square metre govt-leased property (C.S. no. 233) be handed back to Parsi Gymkhana Trust, but only… Continue reading Mahabaleshwar Parsi Gymkhana set to reopen with halt on commercial activities
Luxury Watches & Legacy | Aviva & Hormuz Pundole on 117 Years of C.T. Pundole
CT Pundole & Sons, India’s oldest watch retailer, has marked 117 years of trust, tradition, and expertise. In a city that has changed dramatically over the decades, CT Pundole has remained a consistent benchmark of quality and reliability. Why CT Pundole Stands Out From luxury wristwatches to the largest collection of wall clocks in India,… Continue reading Luxury Watches & Legacy | Aviva & Hormuz Pundole on 117 Years of C.T. Pundole
