The Union textiles and information and broadcasting minister Smriti Irani dedicated an entrance gate which depicts Parsi culture at Udvada in Valsad district to the people of the village on Sunday. National Commission for Minorities member Vada Dasturji Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor and district collector C R Kharsan were also present at the function. Article in… Continue reading Streets of Udvada to get CCTV cameras, free Wi-Fi zones
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Cyrus Broacha: In Conversation with Arzan Sam Wadia
On this episode of Cyrus Says, architect and urban designer Farzan Wadia, talks to Cyrus about: The unique smells that set Mumbai apart. Why he got thrown off a train in Austria. How many Parisis live in New York. The many things he does to promote the Zoroastrian culture. parsikhabar · Cyrus Says #225 feat.… Continue reading Cyrus Broacha: In Conversation with Arzan Sam Wadia
Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2017 A Resounding Success
The second edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav was a resounding succes, bringing 2000 Zarathushtis from near and far together for a 3 day celebration. Zarathushtis from Udvada were joined by those from towns and cities in Gujarat, Mumbai, other parts of India and from Zarathushtis all over the world, many of whom had come… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2017 A Resounding Success
Youth of Parsi diaspora arrive in India to explore roots
Members of the Parsi diaspora have joined community members in India to devise a guided tour for youngsters who wish to explore their roots in this country. Article by Bella Jaisinghani | TNN The fourth edition of the Zoroastrian ‘Return To Roots’ programme began December 22. For the next 15 days, 25 Parsi youngsters from… Continue reading Youth of Parsi diaspora arrive in India to explore roots
Some members of Parsi community protest the Udvada Utsav,
Some members of Parsi community protest the Udvada Utsav, as it ‘violates the sanctity of the place’ The festival, sponsored by the Gujarat government, is held in Udvava, which has long been considered a major site of pilgrimage for Zoroastrians. The Iranshah Udvada Utsav (IUU), a biennial religious Zoroastrian festival to be held from Saturday… Continue reading Some members of Parsi community protest the Udvada Utsav,
Global Working Group Meet 2017, Mumbai India: Press Release
Leaders from the worldwide Zoroastrian diaspora met for the annual Global Working Group meeting at the Banaji Atashbehram Hall on December 20th, 2017. The meeting was chaired by Yazdi Desai, the chair of the Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, the hosts for this meeting. The meeting began with a benediction by Vada Dasturji Khurshed… Continue reading Global Working Group Meet 2017, Mumbai India: Press Release
Global Initiative to Support Iranshah Atashbehram Udvada
In an email announcement Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) announced a Global Initiative to Support the Iranshah Atashbehram in Udvada, Gujarat, India. FEZANA informs… Under the blessing of our Pak IranShah and the esteemed guidance of our Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, High Priest of IranShah Udvada this Project is officially launched today, December 24,… Continue reading Global Initiative to Support Iranshah Atashbehram Udvada
Who is a Zoroastrian?
The court is showing that it is all too eager to meddle in the affairs of religions. Article written by Dinsha Mistree | Indian Express While many voice concern over Narendra Modi and the Hindu Right, it is ironically the SC that seems keen to interfere with religious practice. My Parsi-Zoroastrian ancestors came to India… Continue reading Who is a Zoroastrian?
Narges Kakalia Named One of Leading Woman Lawyers of New York City
Our very dear friend Narges Kakalia has been named to the inaugural class of the Leading Women Lawyers in New York City. Narges, more power to you in the years to come. Mintz Levin is pleased to announce that Narges M. Kakalia has been named to the inaugural “Leading Women Lawyers in New York City”… Continue reading Narges Kakalia Named One of Leading Woman Lawyers of New York City
