Thermax’s Anu Aga and her daughter Meher Pudumjee see philanthropy as much more than writing out cheques for charity Anu Aga and her daughter Meher Pudumjee, of energy and environment engineering business house Thermax Ltd, are among India’s 100 richest people as per Forbes magazine rankings. The mother and daughter duo sees philanthropy as… Continue reading The Agas on the dynamics of giving
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The Parsi Connection to the US Diwali Stamp
Due to the request of the author quoted in an earlier version of the article, we have removed the author’s note. Here is an interesting Parsi connection to the very first Diwali Stamp issued by the United States Postal Service. The most-awaited Diwali Postal Stamp in recognition of Diwali festival for the Indian community in… Continue reading The Parsi Connection to the US Diwali Stamp
How 100 Parsi Kids Collected 12000+ Shoes under 3 Hours For the Underprivileged in Mumbai
One hundred Parsi children, who are a part of the Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) foundation, have collected 12,199 shoes for the underprivileged within three hours in Mumbai. The shoe collection drive was an event organised as a collaborative initiative with Make A Difference (MAD), titled XYZ Stepping Forward. Article by Gayatri Manu | thebetterindia.com Between… Continue reading How 100 Parsi Kids Collected 12000+ Shoes under 3 Hours For the Underprivileged in Mumbai
Garshasb Soroosh’s NASA Project: Terps in Space
Dr. Behram Pastakia, Chair of FEZANA’s Publication committee, and a dear friend writes in. Garshasb Soroosh, (see Fezana Journal – summer 2016 issue) is part of the Zarathushti Youth Without Borders Program and has represented FEZANA at the United Nations at the High Level Meeting of the World Summit on the Inforamation Sociiety (WSIS+10) in… Continue reading Garshasb Soroosh’s NASA Project: Terps in Space
Feritta – Get Up Now – Official Music Video
A new music video by Feritta was recently launched on youtube. Readers of Parsi Khabar will remember that Feritta has been featured here in the past for her previous music videos and other entrepreneurial pursuits. Feritta’s website bio informs: Feritta is NOT your typical artist. Sometimes when you want to follow a dreams you… Continue reading Feritta – Get Up Now – Official Music Video
Navroze Contractor: The dying culture of ‘kushti’ in akhadas
Navroze Contractor now records the tradition of kushti and akhadas. Navroze Contractor wishes there are more than 24 hours in a day . The veteran cinematographer, known for his work in national award-winning films like Mani Kaul’s Duvidha, Nachiket Patwardhan’s Limited Manuski and documentaries like Martha Stewart’s Are You Listening?, Pierre Hoffmann’s Dreams Of The… Continue reading Navroze Contractor: The dying culture of ‘kushti’ in akhadas
PARZOR Kusti Exhibit On Google Arts & Culture.
The amazing folks at PARZOR under the leadership of Dr. Shernaz Cama have been coming up with virtual online exhibitions on Parsi and Zoroastrian themes. The latest one is on the Kusti. Kusti Weaving and Sudreh Making are part of living Zoroastrian Heritage, which links crafts and art to religious traditions. Parzor’s first researcher, Ashdeen… Continue reading PARZOR Kusti Exhibit On Google Arts & Culture.
The Parsi Directory Android App
Our dear friend Yazdi Tantra informs us of a new Android app that he has launched called The Parsi Directory. TheParsiDirectory.com has been around for over 10 years now, with more than 79,000+ live registrations, making it the Largest, Free, Worldwide Listing of Parsis, Iranis, Zoroastrians across the world. -Over the years, thousands of Zoroastrians… Continue reading The Parsi Directory Android App
Adil Jal Darukhanawala, the man who eats, sleeps and drinks automobiles!
Circa 1983, Nehru Stadium, Pune. A couple of days before the start of Pune’s first ever International Motocross event. The roar of the dirt-track motorcycles, clouds of dust and the inimitable smell of 93 octane enveloped us. Swedish riders on their extremely light, yet powerful Yamaha YZ 125s were flying over the whoop-de-doos, berms and… Continue reading Adil Jal Darukhanawala, the man who eats, sleeps and drinks automobiles!
