From a gated community for her Zoroastrian faith in Pakistan’s megacity Karachi, 22-year-old Elisha Amra has waved goodbye to many friends migrating abroad as the ancient Parsi community dwindles. Soon the film student hopes to join them — becoming one more loss to Pakistan’s ageing Zoroastrian Parsi people, a community who trace their roots back… Continue reading Pakistan’s Parsi community dwindles as young migrate
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As Mumbai’s Parsi ‘wishing well’ turns 300, the story of the merchant who sunk it
The ‘Bhikha Behram no kuvo’ enshrines the name of the man who sank it in 1725. Article by Bachi Karkaria | Scroll Members of the Parsi community at the Bhika Behram well in Mumbai’s Churchgate area. | Hoshaang Gotla You’ve passed it many a time, emerging from Churchgate station on your way to Fountain. You’ve… Continue reading As Mumbai’s Parsi ‘wishing well’ turns 300, the story of the merchant who sunk it
Vintage Zoroastrian Bikers of Bombay: Parsi Bikers With An Insane Vintage Bike Collection
Parsis have a unique connection with their motorcycles, treating them like family and keeping them in pristine condition for generations. In this episode of History on Wheels with the Vintage Zoroastrian Bikers of Bombay, we explore their love for bikes, the adventures they’ve had, and the legacy they hope to pass on.
Of Navroz And Declining Population Of Parsis
Even as the Parsis celebrate Navroz on Friday by visiting fire temples, decorating homes, wearing traditional attire and spending time with the family, in Sanjan, South Gujarat, from where it all began several centuries ago, only a few Parsi families reside. Located in Umargam taluka of Valsad district, once upon a time nearly 100 families… Continue reading Of Navroz And Declining Population Of Parsis
Time and Talent Club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food
This iconic Mumbai Parsi community culture club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food Established in 1934, a cultural club spearheaded by the Parsi community looks back upon the illustrious journey as it celebrates its 90th anniversary Article by Devashish Kamble | Mid Day Zubin Mehta embraces the Club founder-president Gool Shavaksha in… Continue reading Time and Talent Club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food
Justice Rohinton Nariman Delivers Talk to Hyderabad and Secunderabad Parsis
Rohinton Nariman: A brilliant mind and a fearless judge On February 14, the Parsi community of Secunderabad and Hyderabad felicitated Delhi-based Retired Justice Nariman at the Parsi Dharamsala By Beyniaz Edulji | News Meter Hyderabad: If it weren’t the judge’s gavel, it would have been a conductor’s baton for Western music lover Rohinton Nariman. But… Continue reading Justice Rohinton Nariman Delivers Talk to Hyderabad and Secunderabad Parsis
World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025 UK
ZASHA Retreat 2025 World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025: Embracing Sacred Leadership After the resounding success of the World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum, we invite you to be part of an extraordinary women’s summit. The ZASHA Retreat is creating a sacred space for Zoroastrian women leaders to unite, inspire, and empower one another. Join us… Continue reading World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025 UK
Burglary in 100-Year-Old Palace of Parsi Seth in Hansot
A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav village, Hansot taluka, where smugglers stole cash and silver ornaments worth ₹1.36 lakh. A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav village, Hansot taluka, where smugglers stole cash and silver ornaments worth ₹1.36 lakh. The Hansot police have registered a case and initiated… Continue reading Burglary in 100-Year-Old Palace of Parsi Seth in Hansot
First-of-a-kind group insurance scheme for Parsis in making
For the first time, the centuries-old Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), which has over 25,000 members, is attempting to facilitate a voluntary group insurance scheme within the community, primarily to support its ageing and geriatric population. Eshan Kalyanikar | Times of India The 2011 census was an alarm bell for the community, as it recorded a… Continue reading First-of-a-kind group insurance scheme for Parsis in making
