A sea-loving Parsi family moved to Port Blair 35 years ago, to a house that had no electricity, no toilets, and on one occasion, no roof. Today, they run a thriving homestay, a spice farm and a kayaking tour company Tanaz, Shiraz and Dinaz on his wedding day Article by Ekta Mohta Mid-Day In 1985,… Continue reading The Noble Family of Port Blair: Only Parsis in a 1000 km radius
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Parsi Cafes, A Centuries-Old Tradition In India, Are Vanishing
Boman Kohinoor, 97, has spent the past eight decades committed to his beloved Britannia & Co., one of Mumbai’s last Parsi cafes. Here, he proudly holds up a photo of himself with two members of the British royal family: the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and the former Kate Middleton. Article by Rebecca… Continue reading Parsi Cafes, A Centuries-Old Tradition In India, Are Vanishing
The Language We Pray In: Maya Joshi
Maya Joshi shares with us something she wrote for a writing contest. The piece is called “Do You Speak My Language”. Maya writes… The Language We Pray In My grandmother closes her eyes in the dawn light and croons her prayers to the awakening world like a secret not meant to be kept. My father… Continue reading The Language We Pray In: Maya Joshi
Who Is Your Wedding Caterer, Dikra?: Not Just Dhansak Ep 06 Featuring Kaizad Patel
This week we dive into the elusive Parsi wedding and the delicacies one can find there. Bawi Bride, Perzen Patel talks to Kaizad Patel from Kaizad Patel Caterers about all the food traditions associated with a Parsi wedding and why the menu never changes. He shares his journey of taking over his father’s business and… Continue reading Who Is Your Wedding Caterer, Dikra?: Not Just Dhansak Ep 06 Featuring Kaizad Patel
When Parsis Bake Cakes: Not Just Dhansak Ep 05 Featuring Kainaz Messman
On this episode, Bawi Bride Perzen Patel is in conversation with Kainaz Messman, Founder of the famous Indian brand Theobroma Patisserie. Kainaz shares stories of her idyllic childhood where midnight feasts cooked by her mom developed her love for food. What are the Parsi roots and habits that influence her style of cooking and baking?… Continue reading When Parsis Bake Cakes: Not Just Dhansak Ep 05 Featuring Kainaz Messman
Ervad Verzan Karkaria Ordained as Navar in Mumbai
9 -year old Er. Verzan Karkaria, son of proud parents Jennifer and Er.Cherag Sam Karkaria, was ordained Navar on 2nd June, 2019 at Kappawalla Agiary, Tardeo under the able guidance of Panthaki Er.Zubin Dalal, Er. Adil Bhesania and Er. Farshid Dalal. Verzan is thankful to his parents, grand-parents and Er. Khushroo Kanga for teaching him… Continue reading Ervad Verzan Karkaria Ordained as Navar in Mumbai
Everyday Heroes: The Pavri Family and their Hemophilia Walks
Our dear friend Nerina Rustomji writes in… Under the canopy of trees in Riverside Park overlooking the Hudson River, the energetic crowd was ready to get going. There in the midst was our Yasmin and Cyrus Pavri with their children Porus and Farah and their puppy Rustom too! The Hemophiliac Walk in New York City… Continue reading Everyday Heroes: The Pavri Family and their Hemophilia Walks
Actor-Comedian Dinyar Contractor Dies At 79
Veteran actor-comedian Dinyar Contractor died in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, reported news agency ANI. The actor was 79. The actor died because of old age related ailments, reported news agency PTI, citing family sources. The funeral is scheduled to take place at Worli Crematorium today afternoon, said PTI. Dinyar Contractor is best known for featuring… Continue reading Actor-Comedian Dinyar Contractor Dies At 79
18th Vada Dasturji Meherjirana Appointed
Eminent community historian and our dear friend Marzban Jamshedji Giara writes in The uthamna ceremony of the late Vada Dasturji Kaikhushru Navroji Dastoor Meherjirana was held at the Mody Hall of the Navsari Atash Behram on Roz Daepdin Mah Dae Y.Z. 1388, Wednesday 5th June 2019. 15 priests including Vada Dasturji Khurshed Kekobad Dastoor of… Continue reading 18th Vada Dasturji Meherjirana Appointed
