Satara (Maharashtra): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, travelled to Maharashtra to attend the funeral of Raiyan B. Banaji, son of leading Mumbai ophthalmologist Dr Burjor P. Banaji, official sources said here. A sports enthusiast and an online trader, Raiyan Banaji, 35, passed away a few days ago when he had gone to… Continue reading Rahul Gandhi attends funeral of Raiyan Banaji, son of top Mumbai ophthalmologist
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Iran’s Zoroastrian Leader Dr Mehraban Puladi Visits Bhikha Behram Well At Churchgate
The head of Iran’s Zoroastrian community, Dr. Mehraban Puladi, is on a religious and cultural tour in India. On Monday, he visited the three-century-old Bhikha Behram well at Churchgate, an important place of worship of the local Parsi-Zoroastrian community. The visitors with trustees of the Bhikha Behram well and members of the local Parsi community… Continue reading Iran’s Zoroastrian Leader Dr Mehraban Puladi Visits Bhikha Behram Well At Churchgate
Parsi Dharamsala in Secunderabad comes alive with winter fest
Members of all communities attended in large numbers to join in the fun and frolic and make this event a huge success By Beyniaz Edulji | News Meter Heritage Parsi Dharamsala in Secunderabad comes alive with winter fest Hyderabad: The Zoroastrian Club organized their Second Winter Fest this year on December 15 at the Parsi… Continue reading Parsi Dharamsala in Secunderabad comes alive with winter fest
Cancer surgeon Dr. Shahriyour Andaz Receives Prestigious Mary Pearson Award
Under a canopy of stars at The Lannin in Eisenhower Park, the 2024 Soirée Under the Stars annual fundraising gala celebrated excellence and dedication in healthcare on Saturday, November 9. Dr. Shahriyour Andaz, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Director of Thoracic Oncology, was the recipient of the esteemed Mary Pearson Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to… Continue reading Cancer surgeon Dr. Shahriyour Andaz Receives Prestigious Mary Pearson Award
Designer Ashdeen Lilaowala’s latest collection displays the best of Indian craft
The designer’s new edit, Fragments of Time, is replete with the famed Parsi Gara embroidery depicted in modern silhouettes Ashdeen’s new collection Fragments of Time Article by Sharmistha Ghosal | Indulge Express Known for his single-minded dedication to promote Parsi Gara embroidery, designer Ashdeen Lilaowala has ensured that the craft is constantly in the limelight.… Continue reading Designer Ashdeen Lilaowala’s latest collection displays the best of Indian craft
Udvada, The Iranshah, and Rebirth: Ervad Sheherazad Pavri In Conversation
In the third episode of Season 2, Zoroverse features Ervad Sheherazad Pavri, a prominent, celebrated priest in the global Zoroastrian community. The location of the podcast is a beautiful beach in Udvada, Gujarat, less than a kilometre from the Holy Iranshah, one of the most scared Zoroastrian fire temples in the world. Sheherazad, like Veera,… Continue reading Udvada, The Iranshah, and Rebirth: Ervad Sheherazad Pavri In Conversation
Sheroo Kanga Spearheads Another Successful St. Judes Walk in 2024
Our dearest friend Sheroo Kanga a long time resident of New Jersey and a lifelong active member of the Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) has led a team in the Annual St. Judes Walk/Run for many years. She is ably supported by her husband Vispi and members of the ZAGNY Community. Why Sheroo… Continue reading Sheroo Kanga Spearheads Another Successful St. Judes Walk in 2024
Surat’s Parsi Family Opens Darshan For 199-Year-Old Turban of Lord Swaminarayan
When Lord Swaminarayan visited Surat in 1881, he presented his turban and Shriphal to Parsi Kotwal Ardesar. The turban has remained with the Parsi family for 199 years The turban is displayed annually for darshan on Bhai Dooj. A crowd of devotees gathered on Bhai Dooj in Ghodapur to view the turban given by Lord… Continue reading Surat’s Parsi Family Opens Darshan For 199-Year-Old Turban of Lord Swaminarayan
Ratan Tata, Noel Tata and their lineage to Tata Group founder Jamshedji Tata
Ratan Tata, Noel Tata related to Tata Group founder Jamshedji Tata? New book claims their father was… Navajbai Tata, the wife of Sir Ratan Tata — Jamshedji’s second son– had adopted Naval Tata after her husband passed away. Naval Tata was the father of Ratan Tata and his half-brother Ratan Tata. Updated: November 3, 2024… Continue reading Ratan Tata, Noel Tata and their lineage to Tata Group founder Jamshedji Tata
