Burzin Bulsara is a young Zoroastrian youth living in Plano, a suburb of Dallas, Texas in the United States. in 2020 Burzin will be participating in the Texas 4000 challenge where he will cycle from Texas to Alaska to raise money to fight cancer. Burzin writes… Hi there! I am a second year Mechanical Engineering… Continue reading Burzin Bulsara to Pedal from Texas to Alaska to Raise Money for Cancer Research
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Understanding 20th century Parsi theatre
During 1857- 1930 big theatre companies which were largely owned by Parsi business community flourished which used to showcase plays in Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu languages. In the early 1900s, some Parsi theatre producer switched off to new media called by bioscope and ultimately became film producers. Parsi communities life has theatre as its integral… Continue reading Understanding 20th century Parsi theatre
A Peek Inside Actor Boman Irani’s House
Boman Irani takes us inside his ‘noisy, full and loving’ house, reveals Anil Kapoor’s advice behind his purchase. Boman Irani shows a glimpse of his ‘noisy, full and loving’ house which has been jointly done by him and his wife. Article in the Hindustan Times Boman Irani takes us on a video tour of his… Continue reading A Peek Inside Actor Boman Irani’s House
Udvada Gets New Railway Station Building
Udvada Railway Station recently got a massive facelift. Below is an article on the history of the Udvada Station by eminent historian and our dear friend Marzban Giara. Marzban writes… There was no separate railway station for Udwada on Bombay Baroda B. B. & C .I. Railway. One had to alight at Pardi station and… Continue reading Udvada Gets New Railway Station Building
“The 1886 Trophy”: A Matter Of Pride For The Cricketing Fraternity
(Extraordinary lovers of the game called cricket are all geared up and excited to be a part of the tournament “The 1886 Trophy” and are saying it aloud that they are proud of the heritage where it all began. CricFit author and Sports Media Specialist Binaisha M. Surti brings you a pre- view of all… Continue reading “The 1886 Trophy”: A Matter Of Pride For The Cricketing Fraternity
Part and Parsi of Madras
This Madras Day, members from one of the oldest communities in the city speak through their traditions, roots, cuisines and culture. Amid the clamour of a bustling Royapuram lies the Parsi fire temple, offering a moment of tranquillity from the chaos outside. The porch is dotted with simple chalk images of fish and flowers. The… Continue reading Part and Parsi of Madras
Tracing a Parsi trail through Gujarat
For Zoroastrian heritage, the shadows may be lengthening, but at least the flame continues to flicker. Article by Meher Mirza CN Traveller An old Parsi house in Navsari. Photo: Dinodia Photos/Alamy Stock Photo I draw into Surat’s railway station on a claggy sort of evening; the sky is quiet, lidded with grey clouds, and the windows… Continue reading Tracing a Parsi trail through Gujarat
The legacy of Rowena Irani – daughter, sister, student and children’s advocate
It was a momentous day for Officer Rooshad Irani — the day he knew he’d finally made it. He’d recently picked up his degree in criminal justice from Wichita State and was finally starting his career. On October 3, 2014, his dream of becoming a police officer became a reality. Article by Audrey Korte |… Continue reading The legacy of Rowena Irani – daughter, sister, student and children’s advocate
2019 Iranshah Udvada Utsav Announced
We are thrilled to learn that the the third edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav shall be held in December 2019. Readers of Parsi Khabar will remember our reports from IUU 2015 and IUU 2017 and we look forward to being present and covering the 2019 edition. Bookings should open soon. Stay tuned.
