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The Legends: Zubin Mehta’s Interview With Rajdeep Sardesai
The Legends | Zubin Mehta's Interview With Rajdeep Sardesai | Republic Day 2026 Special | India TodayWorld-renowned...
Soothe The Soul: Zoroastrian Prayers and Songs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join FEZANA and Zarathushtis worldwide for SOOTHE THE SOUL A virtual gathering of prayer, song and spirit in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic During these uncertain times, a few FEZANA members...
Frazan Kotwal Performs For Hospital Patients in Germany During COVID-19 Pandemic
Our dear friend and amazing musician Frazan Adil Kotwal was invited today to the Robert Bosch Hospital to sing for the corona Virus patients. It was handled very carefully and professionally. He was...
Prayers From Iranshah on Behram Roj Ava Mahino
A message from Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor on the occassion of Behram Roj Ava Mahino As many of us will not be able to visit the Iranshah or any fire temple tomorrow, we can listen to this audio...
Zoroastrian Community Steps Up to Support Their Own in Iran Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Community support for IranArticle by Mahtab Irani On March 26, 2020, Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University Of Medical Science, Iran received the second humanitarian package of medical supplies and safety...
Announced: 12 WZC 2022 Logo Competition Results
The organizing committee of the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress is happy to announce the results of the Logo Design competition that was held recently. Over 175 entries were received from all over...
Fitness Guru Mickey Mehta Shares Diet-Exercise Tips And To Get ‘Mickeymised’ On Janta Curfew Day
Our dearest friend and India’s Holistic Health Guru shares some of his tips to stay fit and healthy during the lockdown days due to COVID-19. Here is on Republic TV with Arnab Goswami,
Zane Commissariat: Virus in the Wind (Corona parody of Candle in the Wind)
Check out Zane Commissariat spending his time at home in a creative manner, and also sending a strong message to COVID-19. Zane is a young Zarathushti growing up in Southern California and along...
Theatre legend Yazdi Karanjia felicitated for keeping Parsi theatre alive in state
“There are just 67,000 Parsis left in the world, but they give an impression of a million because people like Yazdi Karanjia have dedicated their lives for a good cause,’’ said actor and theatre...
The history of Karachi’s Homi Katrak Chambers
If you head to Clifton after passing Sind Club and Frere Hall in Karachi, you’ll come to a traffic signal at Lilly Bridge, with a piece of history on its left: Homi Katrak Chambers. This stunning...
Meet the Messman Sisters who cake-started their entrepreneurial journey with Theobroma
Meet the two sisters who cake-started their entrepreneurial journey with Theobroma Sisters Kainaz Messman Harchandrai and Tina Messman Wykes, the Founders of Theobroma, are a ‘batch made in heaven’!...
Bidding for the revival of Fort’s Parsi Lying-In hospital ‘compromised’
The plan to revive the dilapidated Parsi Lying-In Hospital has run into a disagreement — among the trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. While BPP chairman Yazdi Desai has alleged that the bidding...
The billionaire ‘vaccine king’ taking on the coronavirus
He may not be a household name but from his baronial-style boardroom overlooking his family's horse stud farm in western India, Cyrus Poonawalla oversees a global vaccine empire that touches the...
Agiaries, other religious sites, must be fire-safe
This has evinced shock and anger in the tiny, enterprising community not just in Mumbai but elsewhere too. Community members claim they know of at least three to four more cases where priests have...
This heartfelt film offers a brief history of modern art in India
The iconic Bandra mansion owned by gallerist Kekoo Gandhy gives the name to a new documentary by his daughter, BehrozeIndependent film 'Kekee Manzil: The House of Art' also showcases the life of the...
Parsi Lying-In hospital must serve people once again
The plan to revive the dilapidated Parsi Lying-In hospital has run into problems once again, among the trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP).The BPP has alleged that the bidding process for...
How Parsis shaped India’s taste for soft drinks
A bottle of Pallonji's raspberry soda comes with this helpful disclaimer: "Contains no fruit." Electric red in colour, and syrupy sweet to the taste, the raspberry soda is a beloved cultural icon of...
A Tribute to Mrs. Scylla R. Vatcha A Woman of Substance.
Our dear Dinshaw K. Tamboly writes a beautiful obituary on his association with Scylla R. Vatcha who passed away last week. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die; dear Scylla donned...
Quiet Navroze celebrations observed in Karachi
KARACHI: “Yes, we are celebrating Navroze, but quietly in our homes, no functions, no gatherings,” said well-known rally driver Tushna Patel, who also happens to be a proud member of Karachi’s Parsi...
COVID-19 hits Navroz celebrations in Mumbai
This year, the traditional festivities, which include a lavish bhonu of Parsi delicacies and a visit to the agiary, were toned down, in keeping with advisories to tackle the spread of COVID-19 in...
Jamshedi Navroz Mubarak 2020
Parsi Khabar wishes you, and your loved ones, family and friends a very happy, prosperous and healthy Jamshedi Navroze 2020. These are trying times like the world has not see in modern day. COVID-19...
Vahbiz Dorabjee on Navroze celebrations: To curb Coronavirus, it will be a simple affair
Vahbiz Dorabjee says, "Every year is usually a nice lavish celebration for us, but right now due to the home quarantine implement to curb the ongoing coronavirus, we are being safe and taking...
6th Return to Roots 2020 Kicks off in Mumbai India
18 youth from USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Pakistan and India gathered today morning at the Cusrow Baug Pavilion in Colaba, Mumbai for the start of the 6th Return To Roots Trip. RTR had its first trip in...
Adar Poonawalla takes bite of cookie business
Billionaire vaccine maker Cyrus Poonawalla’s son Adar has made his maiden investment in India’s food service sector by acquiring a stake in Sweetish House Mafia, a cookie speciality cafe, founded by...
Serum Institute: Indian company 1st to test coronavirus vaccine on animals, human trials expected in 6 months
The vaccine candidate developed by Serum Institute of India (SII), in partnership with American Biotechnology firm Codagenix, has progressed to the pre-clinical tests phase, i.e. the animal trial...
Mumbai: Daughter of dentist killed in BDL lift mishap gets BMC job
Ten months after Dr Arnavaz Havewala was killed in an accident at the Bhau Daji Lad museum, her daughter posted as house officer in the dental department at Sion hospital Article by Arita Sarkar |...
Freddie Mercury Close street sign unveiled where the World Zoroastrian Organisation’s HQ is located
A short secluded section of Hanworth Road, starting outside World Zoroastrian House (WZH) in Feltham has been renamed after one of its most famous residents. 'Freddie Mercury Close’ was officially...
University of Toronto FEZANA Professorship Proposal
Dear friends, For several years, our own Ervad Jehan Bagli and the FEZANA team has worked hard to establish an academic program for advanced studies and research in the Zoroastrian religion, and...
Rustomji Cowasji Banaji: A friend of Dwarkanath Tagore, this Parsi Babu loved Calcutta
Rustomji Cowasji Banaji, who brought his family by sea in 1838, played a major role in the making of the modern cityArticle By Prochy N. Mehta | The TelegraphThis is the story of “intrepid men who...
Pallan Ichaporia: Obituary
FEZANA is saddened to announce that scholar and author Pallan Rustomji Ichaporia passed away on February 22, 2020 at a nursing home in Oklahoma City. Husband of late Hutoxi Ichaporia, he is survived...
Peshawar’s Zoroastrian cemetery vulnerable to land grab
THE boundary walls of the historic Parsi graveyard located in Peshawar Cantonment are under threat of encroachment as it has become a safe haven for drug addicts and junkyard for the people residing...
Design Thinking by Jimmy Mistry at ISME, ISDI, ISDI WPP and DICE Hospitality
Our dear friend Jimmy Mistry was invited to give a talk and lead an interactive discussion titled “Design Thinking” as a management tool to the students of ISDI and ISME Mr. Jimmy Mistry, CMD, Della...
Ervad Rustom Kaikhushroo Bhedwar: Obituary
Malcolm Deboo, President of ZTFE informs us….It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved Honorary Life Member & Trustee Ervad Rustom KaiKhusroo Bhedwar, passed away at Northwick...
Tanya Balsara: Computer Literacy More Important For The Blind
Our dear friend Lara Balsara, Tanya’s sister also informs usI am happy to inform you that yesterday we had the 13th Convocation of Tanya Computer Centre, founded by my sister Tanya who is visually...
Three parties show interest in reviving Parsi Lying-In Hospital
BPP, hospital’s managing committee invite tenders In an attempt to give a new life to the defunct and dilapidated Parsi Lying-In Hospital (PLIH) in Fort, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) and the...
A reborn Persian Empire captured Rome’s lands—and its emperor
Inspired by their powerful ancestors, the Sassanian dynasty restored Persia to imperial glory, ruling lands that stretched from Turkey to Pakistan.By Miguel Ángel Andrés-Toledo | National...
Sooni Taraporevala’s Netflix debut, Yeh Ballet proves that talent has no boundaries
A coming-of-age film about two male ballet dancers, Sooni Taraporevala was so inspired by these boys that she told their story twiceTake a closer look at the films that have dominated box offices in...
Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of India at Jamshedpur.
Our dear friend and eminent Parsi historian Marzban Giara writes…Lord Chelmsford the Viceroy of India visited the Tata Steel plant in 1919 after the First World War. Sakchi Village in Bihar was...
Marazban Erucshah Wadia Enthralls with Music and Song
Our dear friend and eminent Parsi historian and author Marzban Giara sends us the following update https://youtu.be/4d3FIVdZ6wg https://youtu.be/v2FvZhkz-CM https://youtu.be/Y6sQIc9wN6Y...
Empowering Mobeds Conduct Second Offsite Workshop in Sanjan
Last weekend the Empowering Mobeds hosted an offsite workshop at the WZO Sanatorium in Sanjan. Over two days, young mobeds from the Dadar Athornan Institute gathered along with some of their dads,...
Numbers shrinking, Parsis appeal for preserving their legacy in Lucknow
Members of Parsi community in Lucknow on Monday urged the administration to free their properties of encroachments and help in its preservation. Speaking at the book launch of ‘Bharat Ka Parsi...
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu releases commemorative postal stamp and coffee table book to commemorate 100 years of Jamshedpur
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu releases commemorative postal stamp and coffee table book to commemorate 100 years of Jamshedpur Applauds Tata group`s ethical approach to business Jamshedpur, Feb 17:...
Ratan Tata awarded honorary doctorate by University of Manchester
Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Manchester for his contribution to innovation and philanthropy.The UK university said the award...
‘Pioneering Parsis of Calcutta’ launched in city
A book launched in Calcutta on Tuesday speaks about “intrepid men who had left settled homes in the west to journey to Calcutta to start a new life” two centuries ago. It goes back to men “who made...
Hand painted Glass Art by Binaifer Medhora Mehta
B-Creative Hand painted Glass Art By Binaifer On a background of beautifully textured art glass, my creations are painstakingly hand painted and come ready to display with an aesthetically...
Kainaz Amaria Wins the John Long Ethics Award from the NPPA
We are happy to announce that our friend Kainaz Amaria is the winner of this year’s Jong Long Ethics Award. Per the award’s website….The John Long Ethics Award is awarded to Kainaz Amaria, an...
Manekji Limji Hataria
Tomorrow 15th February is the baj of Manekji Limji Hataria, the Parsi missionary to Iran. A jashan will be performed at Wadiaji Atash Behram 1st floor hall in the morning at 10 a.m.Below is an...
Yeh Ballet Directed by Sooni Taraporevala On Netflix India
Our dear friend Sooni Taraporevala has been extremely busy over the last few months and the reason is for everyone to see. Yeh Ballet, her latest project that she has directed shall “drop” on...
Muncherji Murzban and the Restoration of Lal Chimney: Parsi Social Housing
TO practice conservation in Mumbai, one must be lucky to have the right client who understands and sympathizes with the word ‘conservation’. I was fortunate to have one such client, the Garib...
Book Launch: Honour Bound By Sarosh Zaiwalla
IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry had organized a Book Launch of the book “Honour Bound : Adventures of an Indian Lawyer in the English Courts” authored by Mr. Sarosh Zaiwalla, Sr. Partner...
Artistic lineage: Chronicling The Legacy Of Khorshed and Kekoo Gandhy.
The London filmmaker on chronicling the legacy of Khorshed and Kekoo Gandhy.As a young woman, Behroze Gandhy tried hard to maintain a distance from her artistic lineage. “Growing up, I didn’t want...