Two weeks ago, over 8000 people gathered in Toronto for the 7th edition of the Parliament of World’s Religions. The Zoroastrian flag was flown by under the aegis of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA). Zoroastrians participated as speakers at the Opening ceremony, Plenery Sessions, Taskforces, and more than two dozen panels… Continue reading Zoroastrians Soar at the 2018 Parliament of World’s Religions in Toronto
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Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates 2nd Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
The 2nd Salgreh of Zoroastrian Association of California Atashkadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor on November 13th. The day started with Zerkxis Bhandara doing Chowk and with the Bui ceremony. In the evening a one kg pure Sandalwood Hama Anjuman Machi was offered to the holy fire which was followed by a Hama Anjuman… Continue reading Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates 2nd Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
Freddie Mercury – The Early Years
In the countdown to the cinema release of Bohemian Rhapsody, this short film looks at the early years of Freddie’s life including his birthplace of Zanzibar, his schooling and first musical endeavours in India and his move to London. Directed by Simon Lupton. Freddie Mercury; lead singer of Queen and solo artist in his own… Continue reading Freddie Mercury – The Early Years
Parsee General Hospital: Hong Kong couple may not invest Rs 162 cr in new hospital
Some community members say charity commissioner’s nod was not taken for deal. BD Petit Parsee General Hospital’s (PGH) bid to beat financial blues by opening a new hospital for all on its premises has hit a rough patch with a Hong Kong-based philanthropist couple saying they would withdraw their pledge of donating $22.5 million (around… Continue reading Parsee General Hospital: Hong Kong couple may not invest Rs 162 cr in new hospital
A Persian Popinjay. A Review of the Film Bohemian Rhapsody
The Demands of the Narrative The film opens with a close-up of star Rami Malek’s eye, a circlet of pale blue-grey iris clearly visible around a wide black pupil. The actor probably chose to eschew the tinted contact lenses that would have given him Freddie’s chocolate eyes because he found them uncomfortable. But I like… Continue reading A Persian Popinjay. A Review of the Film Bohemian Rhapsody
Perfect Letter for All Eeda (Egg) Loving Bawajis
A write up by a parsi mother to her son! Perfect letter for all eeda (Eggs) loving bawas!! Dear Son, Today I am writing to you about a strange topic. Eggs. After all, what kind of a Parsi caterer would I be if I didn’t try to squeeze in our favourite ‘Eedu’ into just about… Continue reading Perfect Letter for All Eeda (Egg) Loving Bawajis
Inside House of Daaruwala, the café inspired by a Mumbai institution
The all-day café in Andheri pays homage to the legacy of Irani cafés that once dotted every prominent corner of the city Article by Kermin Bhot | Architectural Digest Mumbai’s House of Daaruwala is a new-age adaptation of the old: The classic Irani café bentwood chairs here are made of wood for sturdiness, rather than… Continue reading Inside House of Daaruwala, the café inspired by a Mumbai institution
Jiyo Parsi scheme gains ground in Gujarat
The dwindling population of Parsi community nationwide has long been a cause of concern and was the primary motivation for the Jiyo Parsi scheme. Funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, and conceived and promoted by Parzor Foundation of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and the federation of Zoroastrian Anjumans… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi scheme gains ground in Gujarat
Neomi Rao: First Parsi Judge Nominated on the D.C. Circuit Court in the United States.
Neomi Rao, Trump’s Deregulatory Leader, Gets DC Circuit Nod to Replace Kavanaugh Neomi Rao, who has led the Trump administration’s push to curtail agency regulations, would succeed Brett Kavanaugh on the D.C. Circuit, whose docket is teeming with administrative disputes. White House regulatory czar Neomi Rao will be nominated to fill the vacancy left by… Continue reading Neomi Rao: First Parsi Judge Nominated on the D.C. Circuit Court in the United States.
