Faith and Unity is the theme of the XVII North American Zoroastrian Congress that begins today on Monday December 29, 2014 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles. Organized on behalf of FEZANA by the Zoroastrian Association of California in conjunction with the California Zoroastrian Center, the Congress brings together 760 Zarathushtis from all over… Continue reading Day 01: XVII North American Zoroastrian Congress 2014
Author: arZan
Pre-Congress Days: North American Congress 2014
Friday evening December 26th at the Hilton Hotel at Los Angeles Airport was like any other evening. And then all of a sudden the lobby felt like the scene of a flashmob. Over 160 Zoroastrian youth from 18 to 35 swarmed the lobby all decked out to party on the town !! This was the… Continue reading Pre-Congress Days: North American Congress 2014
Jiyo Parsi: An Inside Perspective
The following is an interview with Dr. Zinobia Madan, one of the founding members of the Jiyo Parsi Programme, on what the project really means to the community. This was originally published in the Jam-e-Jamshed on Sunday December 14, 2014. “Marriage may with propriety be called the chief concern of human life. When we reflect… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi: An Inside Perspective
Topli Na Paneer: Basket Case
Making a case for topli na paneer, a little-known but much-loved Parsi dish Every Sunday, when I was a little girl, my family and I would trudge to Slater Road to my aunt’s house for lunch. Unfailingly at noon, as the sun blanketed the streets, we would hear the cry of the paneerwallo saying, “Surti… Continue reading Topli Na Paneer: Basket Case
Khushroo Dhunjibhoy Wins RWITC Elections
Make good on your words, Dhunjibhoy Now that Khushroo Dhunjibhoy holds the reins of the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC), having taken over from Vivek Jain in the recent hi-voltage election, here is a quick look at what Dhunjibhoy has on his plate, RWITC style. – R: Renewal. He has to get the 100-year… Continue reading Khushroo Dhunjibhoy Wins RWITC Elections
Young Parsis learn XYZ of their history
“Today, our Parsi children know more about Hindu gods and kings than historical personalities of their own religion,” said Hoshaang Gotla, 29, who works with an education firm. To stop this “growing ignorance” about Zoroastrianism among children, Gotla and other like-minded Parsis have initiated a series of community programmes. Swati Goel Sharma, Hindustan Times Mumbai,… Continue reading Young Parsis learn XYZ of their history
Enterprise Dubai: When enterprising Parsis meet in Dubai
Professionals, youth, families from Zoroastrian community come together at ‘Enterprise Dubai’. Article in Khaleej Times Nowhere else over the weekend in the UAE would there have been such a large gathering of ladies wearing Parsi style garas — traditional saris adorned with hand embroidery — than at the ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. A… Continue reading Enterprise Dubai: When enterprising Parsis meet in Dubai
Dhansak: Food Stories from Pakistan
The year was 1997 and Dawn (the newspaper, not the website) was planning to publish a thick supplement to celebrate the 50th Independence Day of Pakistan, and I was commissioned to write an article for it. Article by Bisma Tirmizi | Dawn.com | Photos by Fawad Ahmed My editor handed me Ardeshir Cowasjee’s phone number… Continue reading Dhansak: Food Stories from Pakistan
Interfaith Marriages Challenge Parsi Families
Neither Kushroo Anita, 35, nor Viraf Mehta, 30, have found “the one” yet. They’ve both finished school, established careers and grown eager to start families. But even in a city of 18 million, they’re struggling to find spouses. Article by Rosalie Murphy | Pulitzer Center Anita and Mehta, both men, are young members of India’s… Continue reading Interfaith Marriages Challenge Parsi Families
