India’s most celebrated music conductor, Zubin Mehta was in town to launch the paperback edition of his autobiography, The Score of My Life. Article by Lamya Karachiwala | DNA India Anil Dharker, founder and director of Literature Live and the moderator for the evening was a little worried when he came to know about the… Continue reading Zubin Mehta’s ‘The Score of My Life’ launched on Saturday
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Pallavi Shroff: An Introduction in to Zoroastrianism
This video by Pallavi Shroff is an attempt to inform people about the basic customs, traditions and beliefs of one of the world religions – Zoroastrianism
Shireen Khushroo Kiash: India’s Most Versatile Sportsperson
What is common between C. Ramaswami, Sir Vivian Richards and Jonty Rhodes? They all represented their country in more than one sporting discipline. Closer home, three Indians are notable for their sporting prowess namely, Sohini Kumari (Tennis and Squash), Somnath Chopra (Athletics & Volleyball) and Iftikhan Ali Khan Pataudi (Cricket & Hockey) represented India in… Continue reading Shireen Khushroo Kiash: India’s Most Versatile Sportsperson
Zarathushtis of Los Angeles Break Ground for their new Atash Kadeh
The Zarathushtis of Los Angeles have broken ground on their Atash Kadeh in Orange County. This is truly a momentous occasion and a continuation of the trend of Zoroastrianism spreading and finding permanency and a home in the diaspora, especially in North America. Our good friend Tehmi Damania, President of the Zoroastrian Association of California… Continue reading Zarathushtis of Los Angeles Break Ground for their new Atash Kadeh
Family Qualities & Mental Health of Zoroastrian Young Adults: A Study
Family Qualities & Mental Health of Zoroastrian Young Adults is the title of a very detailed and interesting research exercise conducted by Farin Bakhtiari and and Scott Plunkett. ADOLESCENT AND ADULT ADJUSTMENT (A LAB) RESEARCH PROJECT The A Lab Research Project (http://www.csun.edu/plunk/alab) at California State University Northridge was designed to enhance the understanding of successful… Continue reading Family Qualities & Mental Health of Zoroastrian Young Adults: A Study
The Z Factor Exhibition by Zerbanoo Gifford
The amazing Zerbanoo Gifford has put together the Z Factor exhibition and has kindly shared the panels with us. She writes The Z Factor Exhibition celebrates some amazing Zoroastrians. They are the followers of Zoroaster, the first prophet to teach the path of Asha, the Way of Righteousness, that there is One God, and that… Continue reading The Z Factor Exhibition by Zerbanoo Gifford
Birds and Bees: Growing Up
The girl gang consisting of tweens was growing up fast. Every evening and earlier on holidays, we would meet, talk, play, cycle around, exchange school news and happily pass our time together. In fact, whenever we had to go out with our parents there would be protests and resistance. We hated missing out on the… Continue reading Birds and Bees: Growing Up
Lord Karan Bilimoria: UK should welcome people from overseas
As a 19-year-old in India in 1981, Karan Bilimoria was unusual in wanting to study in the UK. Many of his contemporaries were headed for the US. He remembers them asking: “What are you doing going to Britain? It ‘s a loser of a country. ” Family and friends told him that if he stayed… Continue reading Lord Karan Bilimoria: UK should welcome people from overseas
Results of 2015 Bombay Parsi Punchayet Trustee Elections
The Bombay Parsi Punchayet Trustee’s Election 2015 Results The Bombay Parsi Punchayet Trustee’s Election 2015 were held on 18-10-2015 at the following venues: Sir Shapoorji Bharucha Baug, Andheri (West) Cusrow Baug, Colaba Khareghat Memorial Hall, Khareghat Colony Dadar Parsi Gymkhana, Dadar Rustom Baug, Byculla In all there were 23 candidates. Candidates secured votes as follows: … Continue reading Results of 2015 Bombay Parsi Punchayet Trustee Elections
