Established in 1874, the first Dastoor Meherjirana Library in Navsari is named after the first Parsi high priest of India. The most priceless manuscript at the library is a framed original document deed that states 200 ‘vighas’ of land has been granted to Dastoor Meherji Rana by Emperor Akbar. Article by Ashleshaa Khurana | TNN… Continue reading Emperor Akbar’s Parsi counsel
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Book Launch: Lt General Faridoon Bilimoria: His Life & Times
On Monday 25th July, Lt General Bilimoria: His Life & Times – a biography of Lord Karan Bilimoria’s father, was launched at the Nehru Centre, the cultural wing of the High Commission of India, by the Indian High Commissioner, His Excellency Navtej Sarna. The event celebrated the distinguished career of Lt General Faridoon Bilimoria, “Billy”… Continue reading Book Launch: Lt General Faridoon Bilimoria: His Life & Times
Restoration of the Sardar Patel Agiary in Pune
The Sardar Sorabji Ratanji Patel Dar e Meher Agiary Pune is undergoing a massive renovation and restoration, with the final goal to bring the 173 year old Agiary back to its pristine condition. Jehangir Vakil one of the young trustees spearheads the task with able professional guidance from architect (and our dear friend) Kaiyan Khojeste… Continue reading Restoration of the Sardar Patel Agiary in Pune
India’s vanishing people
India’s vanishing people New Delhi: It is a fact that India’s tiny Parsi community is dwindling but the latest census figures show the ethnic group hurtling towards extinction. Parsis are Zoroastrians – one of the world’s oldest religions – from Persia, where it was the official religion for centuries until the advent of Islam. Persecution… Continue reading India’s vanishing people
Khurshid Mehta: From Nonna’s Kitchen – A Trip to Mumbai
Anna Francese Gass runs a website “Heirloom Kitchen” where she chronicles her cooking escapades with grandmothers. One such grandmother she cooked with is Khurshid Mehta of New York. Anna writes… One of my favorite aspects of cooking with Nonnas is not just the recipes I learn but also the stories behind the food. Each dish… Continue reading Khurshid Mehta: From Nonna’s Kitchen – A Trip to Mumbai
Book launches for Dadabhai Naoroij: Selected Private Papers
Zoroastrian scholar and our friend Dinyar Patel informs us about a new book he has co-authored, that will be released soon in India. Dinyar writes… In early August, Oxford University Press will be bringing out a volume of selected correspondence from the papers of Dadabhai Naoroji, co-edited by S.R. Mehrotra and me: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/dadabhai-naoroji-9780198076667?cc=us&lang=en& We will… Continue reading Book launches for Dadabhai Naoroij: Selected Private Papers
Salesman held for selling shoes with Parsi religious symbols
The Tardeo police on Wednesday arrested a 28-year-old salesman from a shop in Heera Panna for selling shoes that had religious symbols of Parsees etched over them. The accused has been booked under section 295(A) of the IPC for deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion… Continue reading Salesman held for selling shoes with Parsi religious symbols
Kaizad Hansotia Co-Founder of GetNatty Provides Platform for Indian Fashion Designers
GetNatty, a young Gujarat-based platform for designers with original creations, to hop on the digital wagon An exhibition is nothing less than a congregation of artists, and the pride you associate with wearing something bought from one is nothing short of feeling like you are sporting a work of art. The ordeal of shoving, nudging… Continue reading Kaizad Hansotia Co-Founder of GetNatty Provides Platform for Indian Fashion Designers
Cricketer Freddy Sidhwa Has a Dream Run at Lord’s
Septuagenarian Sidhwa’s dream feat at Lord’s Left-arm spinner defies age to take the prize wicket of McCullum Although in his seventies now, Freddy Sidhwa continues to be active on the UAE’s domestic cricket circuit, and he has proved yet again that players with an undying passion and devotion for the game don’t have to give… Continue reading Cricketer Freddy Sidhwa Has a Dream Run at Lord’s
