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When many fell silent in difficult times, Fali Nariman was nation’s voice: CJI DY Chandrachud
The CJI was speaking at a full-court reference held at the Supreme Court today in honour of Fali Nariman, who passed...
Parsi Food Bazar 2024 At The Calcutta Parsee Club
In pictures: A dash of dhansak, sprinkle of spice and the thrill of treasure hunt at Parsi Food BazarThe afternoon fair at Calcutta Parsee Club was a medley of Parsi food, fun and frolicBy Jaismita...
Hormusji N Cama Awarded Padma Bhushan in 2024
Hormusji N Cama, the Managing Director of the Mumbai Samachar was awarded the Padma Bhushan Award on the eve of the Republic Day 2024Hormusji N Cama, Director, Mumbai Samachar has served as the...
Dr. Yazdi Maneksha Italia Awarded Padma Shri in 2024
Dr. Yazdi Maneksha Italia, renowned microbiologist who pioneered the development of India's inaugural Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program has been awarded the Padma Shri Award on the eve of Republic...
Why the Parsi community is divided over special prayers for the Ram temple
There is uneasiness over rituals being held for a Hindu temple as well as the message it sends out to another minority group.Article by Tabassum Barnagarwala | Scroll A special prayer for the Ram...
BNHS to re-introduce Vultures Into Doongarwadi Again
Plans are on to have vultures flock Doongerwadi once againThe Bombay Natural History Society plans to work with Mumbai's Parsi community to introduce vultures in Tower of Silence to counteract the...
Zubin Mehta to be Given Munich’s Golden Medal of Honor
Mehta, aged 87, is one of the most distinguished conductors of our time Conductor Zubin Mehta will be honored for a lifetime's work on January 26, 2024, when he will receive the Golden Medal of...
Passing of Dr. Maneck J. Kotwal
Maneck Kotwal ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home - New Hartford on Jan. 15, 2024.Dr. Maneck J. Kotwal passed away peacefully on Sunday, January...
Opera Singer Minoo Golvala Passes Away
Minoo Golvala, an opera singer who was called ‘Mario Lanza of Bombay’, passed away in London on Friday. He was 88.Born into a Parsi household in 1936 in Mumbai, Golvala, who studied at St Xavier’s...
Ervad Zarrir Bhandara Takes Center Stage at Orange City California Epiphany Gathering
Historic Moment: Parsi Priest originally from Mumbai Takes Center Stage at Orange City CA USA Epiphany Gatheringhttps://cityoforange.granicus.com/player/clip/781(Orange, CA – January 11, 2024): In a...
Worli Crematorium’s Prayer Hall, Facilitating Post-Death Rites For Parsi-Zoroastrians, Celebrates 8 Years Of Service
Worli Crematorium's Prayer Hall, Facilitating Post-Death Rites For Parsi-Zoroastrians, Celebrates 8 Years Of ServiceBodies that were interred in the Dakhmas, or Tower of Silence, in a system called...
Though I am Parsi, I love Punjabi culture: Khushi Sadry
Actress and singer Khushi Sadry, who is a Parsi by nativity, says she made a Punjabi debut in singing because of her love for the Punjabi culture and her friends who are largely from this...
Firdaus Kharas Appointed Officer of the Order Of Canada
Indian-born Parsi Awarded High Honour By CanadaOttawa, December 28, 2023: The Governor-General of Canada Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon announced the appointment of Indian-born...
Secret Lives of the Wise Men
The scene of three ornately dressed potentates handing out the very first Christmas presents has been depicted in countless ways -- in classical paintings, greeting cards and town-square tableaux.We...
V. Victoria Shroff Recognized with Kings’ Counsel, in British Columbia for her pioneering work in animal law
V. Victoria Shroff is humbled and grateful to be appointed K.C., King's Counsel, for her contributions to the legal profession. Being recognized with the KC designation is a tremendous honour...
Persis Ahrestani Named in Business in Vancouver’s 2024 “40 Under 40” List
Business in Vancouver has named Persis Ahrestani, Chief Financial Officer at Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, as one of the "40 under 40" business leaders for 2024. This prestigious award...
In War and Peace – The Life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, MC
in 2003 UNESCO’s PARZOR Project produced “In War and Peace” a documentary abou tthe life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Directed by Jessica Gupta, the documentary travels back in time...
Ba Humata Lecture Series: December 2023
The December 2023 Ba Humata Lecture series shall be on the topic “CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR FUTURE GENERATION With reference to Yasna 28.2 & Yasna 29”Speakers:...
Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 7th Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
A Day of CelebrationThe 7th Salgreh of the Zoroastrian Association of California‘s (a FEZANA Member Association) Atash Kadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor and Parsi gusto on the 12th of...
Mumbai Samachar, since 1822: Know about India’s oldest continuously published newspaper
Mumbai Samachar had its humble origins in the form of a handwritten weekly publication.Article by Khushboo Ali | KnocksenseMumbai Samachar stands as India's enduring beacon of information. Embarking...
The Faravahar Soars: Parsis in the Indian Air Force
Prepare to be amazed by the Parsi community’s extraordinary journey in the Indian Air Force! From soaring heights to gallant tales, their legacy is an awe-inspiring testament to the spirit of...
The Navjote Book By Delzin Choksey
Our friend and brilliant ilustrator and author Delzin Choksey of Crispy Doodles fame has come out with a new title called “The Navjote Book”An activity book for young Zoroastrians. Interactive...
Malcolm Baug hits a century!
Mumbai's Malcolm Baug, a Parsi colony, celebrated its centenary this year, with residents praising its serene atmosphere and self-contained amenities.Mumbai: Going past the many tabelas that...
BJPC Institute: Mumbai’s Parsi heritage school draws admiring glances after restoration
An elegant, historic school building opposite Charni Road railway station has been drawing admiring glances from train commuters after it was recently restored to its former glory. The 132-year-old...
Tata, Godrej, And Other Parsi-Led Companies To Organise Special Screening Of Sam Bahadur For Employees
As Sam Manekshaw belonged to the Parsi community, in a heartfelt tribute - major companies with Parsi leadership will be organising special screenings of the film for their employees.Article in Free...
Parsi Dairy Farm to open its third outlet in Mumbai’s Borivali on November 25 2023
The newest outpost in Borivali will be the third outlet, after opening their second outlet in Ghatkopar on October 25Parsi Dairy Farm's outlet on Princess Street in Marine Lines. Photo Courtesy:...
Conservation & Restoration of Large Pavilion at Bombay Doongerwadi
Conservation & Restoration at Doongerwadi Large Pavilion Renovated in Honor of Roda & Noshir PardiwalaThe Conservation and Restoration of the Large Pavilion, officially known as the...
Hyderabad Parsis meet with National Minorities Commission to Escalate their Greviances
The National Commission for Minorities , Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of india on 8th November 2023 virtually heard the complaints filed by Jehangir Bisney & Nianaaz Darabna...
Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate arrival of their ancestors
SANJAN: On Wednesday, a few hundred Parsis descended in Sanjan, a tiny town in south Gujarat, about 150-kms from Mumbai, to commemorate the arrival of their ancestors here about 1,300 years...
Parsi, pride, public, peril: The historical significance of Agiaries in Hyderabad and their problems
The presence of Parsis is etched in local places like Parsigutta and the Chenoy Trade Centre, which bear witness to their historical prominence in the city.Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy...
Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day
Sanjan Day holds deep significance for the Parsi community worldwide, symbolizing a journey of resilience, assimilation, and the rich amalgamation of cultures. The event attracts Parsis from across...
Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood
In a leafy neighborhood of central Mumbai, classic “Parsi-style” bungalows with their deep porches and balconies adorn the streets, a historic Parsi school has been recently renovated and at the...
Mumbai’s Parsi Gate To Be Restored At 75m From Original Location
Here’s Why It Is So Sacred For ParsisIf you’ve been to Marine Drive before it was arrested by the development of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, you must have noticed two brown pillars standing...
Malcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony: A Century of Tranquility Amidst Mumbai’s Hustle and Bustle
Later this month, the colony will hold its centennial celebrations.Mumbai: As you exit the traffic-clogged S V Road near Jogeshwari railway station and enter the metal arches of the Malcolm Baug...
Parsis celebrate Silver jubilee function of ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ in a grand way in Ahmedabad
The fourth of November went down as a memorable day for the Parsi families of Ahmedabad. On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the NGO ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ a grand function was organised...
Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetry
Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetryBorn in 1940, pursuing medicine for most of his adult life, turning to art in his twenties and acquiring cultish respect in...
Ba Humata November 2023 Lecture Series
Theme: IN LIFE THE CHOICES ARE NONE, WHEN YOU ARE PART OF THE ONE With reference to Yasna 30.3 & 48.4 and other Zarathushti PrayersSunday, 05 November 2023Speakers:Ervad Kaivan Antia...
Navjote ceremony of child of Hindu father and Parsi mother in Nagpur challenge community norms
The announcement of a Navjote ceremony of a child born to Hindu father and Parsi mother in Nagpur, has sparked a heated debate within the Parsi community. The ceremony is scheduled for November...
More than a designer, I see myself as a keeper of stories,’ says Ashdeen Lilaowala on completing a decade
Ashdeen's latest collection is called 'The Birth of Venus'Article by Surbhi Shah | New Indian ExprssDesigner Ashdeen Lilaowala recently celebrated a milestone of 10 years as a Parsi Gara revivalist....
Mumbai City’s Parking Woes In Spotlight as Wadiaji Atashbehram Security Guards Accused of Allowing Illegal Parking in Compound
The trustees of the Wadiaji Atash Behram fire temple have called for a meeting on Monday after receiving complaints from devotees. Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press JournalMumbai: City's parking woes...
Scylla Vatcha’s Portrait Unveiled at Navsari Senior Citizen Center.
UNVEILING OF SCYLLA VATCHA’s PORTRAIT AT BAI MANECKBAI P. B. JEEJEEBHOY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE, NAVSARI & GENESIS OF THE INSTITUTION- TEAM WZO TRUST FUNDSWZO Trust Funds unveiled a portrait of...
Heritage Parsi Bhikha Behram Well In Churchgate Ready To Defy Monsoon Flooding
This fresh-water well, situated adjacent to Cross Maidan, holds significant historical and cultural value for Parsi-Zoroastrians and is a designated landmark on Mumbai's urban heritage list. Article...
Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Hyderabad Affected by Sewage Backflow Amid Hotel Expansion
HYDERABAD: Officials of the Bai Maneckbai fire temple, a holy place for the Zoroastrian community, located in Abids, alleged that a popular restaurant had blocked the sewage line passing from behind...
Mumbai: Proposed Dandiya Event At Doongerwadi Stirs Up Debate
Some residents of the area have claimed that the ground is part of the 300-year-old cemetery and the proposed dance event on October 23 will destroy the sanctity of the sacred place. Article Manoj...
Faith and festivity: Durga Puja through the eyes of Kolkata’s Zoroastrian community
A true community festival to the greatest art show — Parsi author Prochy Mehta shares her insights on Puja, and those from family & friendsArticle by Prochy N. Mehta | Telegraphc IndiaDurga...
This Hindu-Zoroastrian wedding in Tuscany was a celebration of culture, food and music
Ahilya Kaul and Yashan Cama’s two-day summer wedding in Tuscany combined Indian traditions with Italian elementsArticle By Praachi RaniwalaWhen you can get married anywhere in the world, how do you...
Mumbai’s Parsi sahibs have an inconvenient secret—tribal cousins in distant Gujarat villages
There’s a subtle caste system in place. Most Mumbai Parsis don’t want to discuss their tribal brethren. Priests refuse to live in the villages and no fire temples have been built.Article by...
Soli Sorabjee was secular, an independent Attorney General and strong opponent of hate speech: Justice KV Viswanathan
If he were a judge, Sorabjee would have considered hate speech as verbal violence, Justice Viswanathan added.Justice KV ViswanathanArticle by Debayan Roy | Bar and BenchSupreme Court judge Justice...
In The Heart Of Secunderabad Lies A 176-YO Parsi Temple With Splendour Architecture & History
The Parsi community has had a profound impact on the cultural and economic landscape of the country. Over the centuries, they have preserved their unique culture, traditions, and Zoroastrian faith....
Facets of Faith: Ancient religion Zoroastrianism set to celebrate a special time for thanking God
One of Zoroastrianism’s Gahambar celebrations is being observed through Monday. Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion that developed in the areas now called Iran and India.By Aby Leila Pitchford |...
Parsi Wells in Navsari become Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
News 18 Gujarat has a video segment on the topic Parsi's foresight, wells became rainwater harvesting tanksThe segment is in Gujarati, but explains the historic nature of the wells in Parsi...