IMRAN AHMED SIDDIQUI New Delhi, Aug. 9: A central scheme for sponsored fertility treatment among Parsis to arrest their dwindling numbers has found no takers, prompting plans for a new strategy that includes taking the help of community leaders. Author: Imran Ahmed Siddiqui Source: The TELEGRAPH INDIA According to the 2001 census, India… Continue reading Plan to boost Parsi numbers falters
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Everyday Parsi: Shazneen Rabadi Gandhi
Our fourth author in the Everyday Parsi Series. Shazneen Rabadi Gandhi writes: A Personal Muktad My first memory of muktad is that of the one that followed my grand-uncle Sapal kaka’s death. That was the first death in my family that truly registered with me. He was a dear old man, who seemed to always… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Shazneen Rabadi Gandhi
Everyday Parsi: Khushnood Viccaji
Our next author in the Everyday Parsi series Khushnood Viccaji writes: I’m Khushnood Viccaji, staying in Mumbai, India with my wife and teenaged son. We are quite religious and traditional in our outlook, and like most Parsis we enjoy a healthy dose of fun, food and laughter. From childhood I’ve always associated the month of… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Khushnood Viccaji
Everyday Parsi: Kaikhosrow Oshtori
Our second author in the Everyday Parsi Series. Kaikhosrow Oshtori writes: Dear Arzan, how nice and kind of you to think of me for your new project. I would love to participate and contribute my mite. But I have a slight problem. My parents never involved us with such things as Death and Muktad etc.… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Kaikhosrow Oshtori
Everyday Parsi: Naz Jokhi
Our first author in the Everyday Parsi Series. Naz Jokhi writes: I am Nazneen Jokhi living currently in Copenhagen with my 10 month old son and husband Shahzad Jokhi. My husband and I both are devout Parsees and love globetrotting as and when opportunity arises. For me Muktad is the 10 day period where we… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Naz Jokhi
The Everyday Parsi
Today is the first day of the Muktad. Over the next 10 and 18 days, Parsis around the world and especially in India remember the dear departed of their family. Special prayers are offered at the Agiaries and in homes. The 10th day of the Muktad culminates into the Shehenshahi Parsi New Year. This year… Continue reading The Everyday Parsi
Zubin Mehta to Perform in the Kashmir Valley
It has been Zubin Mehta’s life-long dream to play in Jammu and Kashmir. Author: Naseer Ganai Source: The Daily Mail UK Come September, and the world famous musician and composer’s wish will finally come true and the picturesque Shalimar Bagh on the banks of the Dal Lake will be the setting. The concert will be… Continue reading Zubin Mehta to Perform in the Kashmir Valley
The story of Adi R. Kanga
A visionary & the birth of Navi Mumbai By Rusi Sorabji Before my email of April 30th 2013 informing friends and Zarathushti entities of the passing away of this Visionary who helped create the modern city of New Bombay (Navi Mumbai), I only knew him as Zubin R.Kanga’s talented grand-father, brother of the London Philharmonic… Continue reading The story of Adi R. Kanga
Parsi Baug Builder: Bai Jerbai Naoroji Nusherwanji Wadia
A few days ago we had posted an article titled “The Parsi Baugs of Mumbai” A Parsi Khabar reader, Mr. E. J. Kanga wrote in with further information on this topic. To All Diaspora & Bharati Hamdins. The recent article in ‘Parsi Khabar’ written by Kaizad Bhamgara about the ‘Parsi Baugs of Mumbai’, that is… Continue reading Parsi Baug Builder: Bai Jerbai Naoroji Nusherwanji Wadia
