Kainaz Jussawalla from Bandra, an author blogger, journalist, travel vlogger and International flight attendant won the Shiksha award, at the 14 th International Press Community Awards. Her award for literature was given to her for her outstanding contribution to the field of writing, journalism and her recent successful debut novel – Coffee days, Champagne nights.… Continue reading Kainaz Jussawalla Wins Shiksha Award
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Zia Mandviwalla: Kiwi-Indian woman finds spotlight in Netflix series Chef’s Table
A Kiwi-Indian woman and noted short filmmaker Zia Mandviwalla has become the first ever New Zealander to direct an episode of popular Netflix series Chef’s Table. Chef’s Table, a popular Netflix series created by filmmaker David Gilb and Co-Producer Brian McGinn, profiles a world-renowned chef in each episode, with each chef sharing personal stories, inspirations… Continue reading Zia Mandviwalla: Kiwi-Indian woman finds spotlight in Netflix series Chef’s Table
Healing Through Sharing
At the invitation of the Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ervad Zarrir Bhandara represented the Zoroastrian faith accompanied by Xerxes Commissariat representing the FEZANA on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 A Multi-Faith Memorial Commemoration in remembrance, peace and reconciliation of the Khojaly Tragedy was well attended by about 300 distinguished guests at the Church… Continue reading Healing Through Sharing
XYZ VESSEL-A-THON
The amazing folks at XYZ have a fantastic new initiative and if you are local in Mumbai, please do get involved. Our dear friend and XYZ Founder Hoshaang Gotla write Dear members of the community, Our organisation – XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) is organising a MAD (Making A Difference) Initiative called XYZ VESSEL-A-THON which is… Continue reading XYZ VESSEL-A-THON
Behramji Merwanji Malabari: A Parsi in London
Historians have written not just pages, but books on his life; he is a wellknown figure in the Parsi historical hall of fame; it should be a polite yawn by now to read the writings of social reformer, author and poet Behramji Malabari. Article by Sanchia Desouza | Mumbai Mirror Born in Baroda in around… Continue reading Behramji Merwanji Malabari: A Parsi in London
Noel Tata joins Tata Trusts board
Tata Trusts, which controls India’s largest conglomerate, the Tata Group, has inducted chairman Ratan Tata’s half-brother Noel Tata on the board. The appointment is seen as paving the way for a potential successor to the present chairman. Speculation about Noel’s entry has been gathering steam with the small but prominent Parsi community rooting for a… Continue reading Noel Tata joins Tata Trusts board
Zarathushti Women’s Herstories: An Oral History Project
The ZXX study was created as a tribute to Zarthusti women and as a way to celebrate their lives. Our aim was to interview Zarthusti women about their lives in order to gain insight and contribute to the gap in literature surrounding this topic. We also wanted to create an insider participatory action project. Most… Continue reading Zarathushti Women’s Herstories: An Oral History Project
Ronnie Screwvala’s production house RSVP donates 1 crore to Welfare fund for Army widows on Army Day
Ronnie Screwvala’s production house RSVP has kick-started 2019 with a big hit Uri: The Surgical Strike grossing over Rs 46.24 crores over four days of its release. Touted to be the first content film of the year, Uri: The Surgical Strike has been winning hearts emerging to be one of the first hit of 2019… Continue reading Ronnie Screwvala’s production house RSVP donates 1 crore to Welfare fund for Army widows on Army Day
Fake Emails Implicating Parsi Khabar
Dear readers of Parsi Khabar Over the past few months, a series of anonymous emails and Whastapp messages have been floating around that claim to be from Parsi Khabar and make reference to me personally. These are usually on the topic of the Parsee General Hospital new wing proposal. These emails are sent from an… Continue reading Fake Emails Implicating Parsi Khabar
