A new book revisits the untold, illustrious life of a renowned academician, Zenobia Mistri, who steered a French revolution in Bombay When the late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and veteran scientist, said he wanted to be remembered as a “good teacher”, it might have seemed strange that a man with… Continue reading Tracing the journey of a Parsi who brought French Revolution in Bombay
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Ailing Zubin Mehta to skip farewell U.S. tour with Israel Philharmonic
Conductor Zubin Mehta will not join the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra on a U.S. tour that was to be his last here as orchestra leader, a step attributed to Mehta’s health by tour organizers who announced a replacement conductor Friday. The tour — six stops including concerts at New York’s Carnegie Hall on Feb. 3, West… Continue reading Ailing Zubin Mehta to skip farewell U.S. tour with Israel Philharmonic
The incredible history of the traditional Parsi Gara sari
The timeless elegance of a traditional Parsi Gara is undeniable. Embroidered to life with photorealistic precision, the Gara sari is a unique member in the exhaustive variety of crafts found in the country. Predominantly worn by the Parsi community during weddings and special occasions, the exquisite Gara sari deserves not to be stashed away just… Continue reading The incredible history of the traditional Parsi Gara sari
From Persia with love: How an Empress transformed Iran with art
From Persia with love: How an Empress transformed Iran with art Dubbed “the Jackie Kennedy of the Middle East”, Farah Pahlavi built a world-class collection of modern art before she and her husband were exiled. Now 80, she reflects on her beloved country. Farah Pahlavi, Iran’s first and last Empress, in the late 1970s. “When… Continue reading From Persia with love: How an Empress transformed Iran with art
Ervad Freyaan K. Vimadalal of Houston ordained as Navar
Parsi Khabar is happy to announce that the son of our dear friends Khushroo and Parynaz Vimadalal was ordained as a Navar this past week. Ervad Freyaan K. Vimadalal was born in New Jersey USA and lived there till very recently when he and his family relocated to Houston a year and a half ago… Continue reading Ervad Freyaan K. Vimadalal of Houston ordained as Navar
Tower of Silence out of bound for drones, aviation ministry to mark it as prohibited area
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has ruled against flying drones around Tower of Silence in Malabar Hills, where the Parsi community carries out last rites for their departed. The MoCA has also said that flying drones will not be permitted in 5-km radius of Mumbai Airport and 3-km radius of Juhu Airport. From December… Continue reading Tower of Silence out of bound for drones, aviation ministry to mark it as prohibited area
Majority of Bombay Parsi punchayet trustees want chairman out
Four of seven Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) trustees have voted to file a no confidence motion against chairman Yazdi Desai for allegations ranging from protecting a non-Parsi trespasser to promoting his wife as a “shadow chairman”. The BPP is considered the largest private landlord in Mumbai, controlling around 5,500 community flats in Parsi baugs such… Continue reading Majority of Bombay Parsi punchayet trustees want chairman out
Experimental Treatment Helps Maryland Woman Beat Lymphoma
Our dear friend Dr. Pashna Munshi is part of the team that is working on this experimental treatment for Lymphoman. A Maryland woman who suffered a lengthy battle with stage-three non-Hodgkin lymphoma is now in complete remission after receiving a promising new treatment that uses a patient’s own cells to fight cancer. Daisy Diggs, 67,… Continue reading Experimental Treatment Helps Maryland Woman Beat Lymphoma
Mumbai’s Parsi Dairy milks modern retail, with nostalgia and social media
Once an iconic Mumbai landmark and cafe, the 102-year-old brand is reinventing itself Article by Amritha Pillay | Business Standard Parsi Dairy Farm, set up by Nariman Ardeshir in 1916 is redolent of an era when the city beat to a different tune. Set in the heart of what used to be Mumbai’s busy trade… Continue reading Mumbai’s Parsi Dairy milks modern retail, with nostalgia and social media
