On a dark and stormy night, a ship full of Zoroastrian refugees from Persia was lashed by the wind, rain and waves off the west coast of India. The refugees in the ship, fearful for their lives, prayed to Ahura Mazda and Behram Yazad (the Zoroastrian Angel of Victory) and promised to build a fire… Continue reading Sanjan: Digging Deep into History
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Jamva Chaloji: A Treat for ZAC Los Angeles community
A Gala celebration in 30 years ! On August 24th, ZACLA members had the rare opportunity to enjoy a “Lagan Nu Patru” in the good ol’ USA. The Jamva Chaloji event was attended by 190 very happy, satiated people who enjoyed a traditional Parsi meal, made only more wonderful by the fact that it was… Continue reading Jamva Chaloji: A Treat for ZAC Los Angeles community
Adil Mama Awarded Medal of Distinction by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada
The National Ethnic Press and Media Council Of Canada recently honoured and Awarded Adil D. Mama with their Medal for his many years of Distinguished and Outstanding Services to The People and the Government of Canada and was given all the rights, privileges and honours afforded as an Honorary Member of the Board of Directors.… Continue reading Adil Mama Awarded Medal of Distinction by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada
Huafrid Billimoria In Conversation with Hrishi K
Hrishi K with Huafrid Billimoria – 1st Indian with Dystonia to complete Olympic Distance Triathlon With a debilitating neurological disorder Dystonia coupled with OCD & ADHD you would think he would give up. No way! Huafrid Billimoria has run marathons, swam swimathons, done a triathlon, graduated from IHM & done a post grad from Tata… Continue reading Huafrid Billimoria In Conversation with Hrishi K
Dikra, this is how you woo a woman
Editors Note: Recently the hugely successful and fantastically run initiative Jiyo Parsi teamed up with one of India’s oldest newspapers, and the bastion of Parsi news Jam-e-Jamshed; to have a personality development and grooming workshop for Parsi males between the ages of 18-45. While the advertisement could have done with some of the brilliant wordsmithy… Continue reading Dikra, this is how you woo a woman
Mother takes on Dadar Parsi Gymkhana over membership for son
The Dadar Parsi Colony Gymkhana management has landed in the middle of a controversy over a membership demand of 36-year-old Sanaya Dalal for her son, who has a half Parsi father. The authorities concerned have refused to provide Dalal’s son membership since they say that the club’s rules doesn’t allow non-Parsis to be members. On… Continue reading Mother takes on Dadar Parsi Gymkhana over membership for son
Jamshedji Framji Madan: The Indian Theatre Magnate
Jamshedji Framji Madan, professionally called J.F.Madan was an Indian theatre and film magnate who was the pioneer of film production in India. He was born to a Parsi family in Mumbai in the year 1857, April 27. He dropped school and joined a dramatic club as a prop boy in 1868. Article on IWMBuzz He… Continue reading Jamshedji Framji Madan: The Indian Theatre Magnate
Friends in need: Parsis care for their elderly in Calcutta
Friends in need: Parsis care for their elderly A group of caregivers headed by Sam Medora has been looking after elderly Parsis in Calcutta for nearly two decades When Ava Mehta flew down from England to visit her parents in the city during Navroz last month, her mother Tina Mehta hosted a tea party for… Continue reading Friends in need: Parsis care for their elderly in Calcutta
Global Working Group Renews Amelioration And Welfare Scheme of Senior Mobeds And Widows of Senior Mobeds
Our dear friend and mentor Dinshaw K. Tamboly informs… Community members are aware that Global Working Group (GWG) – comprising the elected Parsi Irani Zoroastrian Federations, Associations in countries that do not have Federations and some prominent Zoroastrians – in keeping with the economic challenges faced by Mobeds (Priests) and widows of Mobeds, 60 years… Continue reading Global Working Group Renews Amelioration And Welfare Scheme of Senior Mobeds And Widows of Senior Mobeds
