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Intelligent Conservatism Can Improve Parsi Survival Prospects

This is the text of a talk given by Berjis Desai at the recently concluded 11th World Zoroastrian Congress in Perth Australia. Berjis is an eminent legal counsel, journalist and columnist residing in Mumbai India. The text of the article is published with his permission. 1. WHAT IS INTELLIGENT CONSERVATISM 1.1 While the Zoroastrian faith… Continue reading Intelligent Conservatism Can Improve Parsi Survival Prospects

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How Queen Front Man Freddie Mercury’s Zoroastrian Faith Shaped His Music

Unless you have been living in a cave, you know the rock band, Queen. For the last forty years, their music has been played at sports stadiums, movies, radio stations, and personal music players. The new film Bohemian Rhapdosy will explore the creation of the band and the life of Freddie Mercury. The songwriter and… Continue reading How Queen Front Man Freddie Mercury’s Zoroastrian Faith Shaped His Music

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Introduction to Movement Therapy By Dilshad Patel

We are happy to bring you an exclusive Introduction to Movement Therapy by our good friend Dilshad Patel To become the best possible version of ourselves; we must develop a grounded understanding of self-concept and self-awareness. What better way to discover our humanness, strengths, weaknesses, the good and the bad than by effectively using the… Continue reading Introduction to Movement Therapy By Dilshad Patel

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Karachi’s Parsi community hopes for change through elections

Present today only in hundreds, the Parsi community of Pakistan, especially in Karachi, yearn for positive change and an inclusive atmosphere for all minorities. This hope stems from the upcoming general elections. Time and again, members of the community have confessed to fleeing abroad in the face of the ‘insecurities’ that minorities face in the… Continue reading Karachi’s Parsi community hopes for change through elections

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Vada Dasturji Dr. Firoz Kotwal Explains Muktad Rituals and Prayers

The eminent Vada Dasturji, Dasturji Dr Firoze Kotwal enthralled the packed hall at the Empowering Powering Mobeds program on July 22, 2018 with his talk on the highly technical aspects of the Muktads. He commenced his speech with a rider that the aim was an ” attempt to give knowledge and not issue any kind… Continue reading Vada Dasturji Dr. Firoz Kotwal Explains Muktad Rituals and Prayers

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Legendary maestro Zubin Mehta looks back on six decades of conducting

Even at 82 years old, famed maestro Zubin Mehta conducts with the same vigor and passion that have brought him worldwide fame. Last year, Mehta announced his plans to step down as music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, a post he’s held for 40 years. He sat down with CBS News’ Jamie Wax ahead… Continue reading Legendary maestro Zubin Mehta looks back on six decades of conducting

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Bombay House: Iconic Tata headquarters to reopen after a year of renovations

After nearly a year of delicate refurbishment and some touches of modernity, Tata Group’s iconic headquarters near Flora Fountain, the Bombay House, will reopen on July 29, the 114th birth anniversary of JRD Tata. Article by Vijay Tagore | Mumbai Mirror Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata and group boss N Chandrasekaran will inaugurate the renovated… Continue reading Bombay House: Iconic Tata headquarters to reopen after a year of renovations

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