Vadodara: When Dara Hakim, 89, a former Indian Navy deep-sea diver and prominent member of Vadodara?s Parsi community passed away recently, his family chose to cremate him. Though he did not leave any specific instructions, his wife Roda Hakim arranged for a cremation instead of the traditional method of placing his body in the Tower… Continue reading Vadodra Parsis cremated as vultures dwindle
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Christmas with Cyrus Todiwala in London
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and its signature restaurant, Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, are offering Christmas party dining experiences.
Banned at home, Pakistan brewery seizes Hollywood moment
(Reuters) – What have Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, underage drinking and Pakistan’s only beer maker got in common? It was the arrest of the Hollywood stars’ daughter in New York with a can of Murree Brewery’s beer last June that propelled the company out of obscurity and into the spotlight. Published by Reuters Inundated with… Continue reading Banned at home, Pakistan brewery seizes Hollywood moment
On Sanjan Day, Parsis dwell on future
As you travel north on the railroad route from Mumbai towards Surat, the first station beyond the Gujarat border is Umargam. The second is a small, unassuming coastal settlement named Sanjan. By
A Who’s Who of Persian History.
Who was Who in Persian History. All the ancient Iranian historical events/facts are taken from a century old book. This list is compiled by Phil Masters. [Hat Tip: Mickie Sorabjee] 1) Zarathust / Zarathost / Zoroaster Prophet Spitaman or Spetman Zarathust who preached, the first ever monotheist religion, was born in Iran, in… Continue reading A Who’s Who of Persian History.
Purity makes Parsis an endangered species
IN a country where 70,000 babies are born every day, young Zahan Daruwala’s birth three months ago was a relatively rare event. As the child of two Indian Parsi parents, Zahan is one of fewer than 200 likely to be born into his dwindling community this year. By Amanda Hodge | The Australian Births within… Continue reading Purity makes Parsis an endangered species
A treasure trove for antique lovers
The Parsi community paper has ads on old items for sale Relic hunters, collectors, dealers and researchers search a weekly newspaper for antiques By Prabhat Sharan | Deccan Herald They are objects wafting fragrance of the past and are buried deep in the chests long-forgotten in the attics. Aroma of musty moth balls squirreling between… Continue reading A treasure trove for antique lovers
When Air India Was Efficient, Profitable and Growing Fast
In a manner of speaking, Air India, India’s foundering national airline, turns eighty on Monday – an octogenarian that started life with a spry hop from Karachi to Bombay. It should be a proud moment, except that it serves only to remind us of the irony that one of India’s most dilapidated public-sector companies was… Continue reading When Air India Was Efficient, Profitable and Growing Fast
Khada Parsi: City’s grand old Parsi to get Rs 1.1 Crore facelift
The long wait of the Khada Parsi, the iconic heritage statue at the Byculla flyover junction, for restoration will soon be over. The BMC has decided to refurbish the 151-year-old cast iron statue of Shet Cursetjee Manockjee, one of the renowned city social activists in the 19th century. Via The Asian Age The Grade I… Continue reading Khada Parsi: City’s grand old Parsi to get Rs 1.1 Crore facelift
