What do Freddie Mercury and the family that founded Tata Steel have in common? Apart from global success, they all have links to Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest religions, which is being showcased for the first time at Headstone Manor and Museum in Harrow, north-west London. Article by | BBC Heirlooms of the religion… Continue reading Zoroastrians in the UK highlighted in new Harrow exhibition
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Bheja Fry: Dr Mazda Turel Brings the Human Side of Neurosurgery to Life
Mumbai-based neurosurgeon Dr Mazda Turel has added “author” to his already distinguished resume with the release of his debut book, Bheja Fry, published by Juggernaut Books. Drawing from decades of experience in operating theatres, consulting rooms, and the deeply personal moments in between, the book offers readers a rare glimpse into the emotional, humorous, and… Continue reading Bheja Fry: Dr Mazda Turel Brings the Human Side of Neurosurgery to Life
Remembering Nariman Mehta of Nowroze Baug Mumbai
Aspi Ustad writes about the passing of Nariman Mehta Our Community Lost a Gem A true social worker to the core. A man of his word. A person you could rely on. A true Karma Yogi. Selfless devotion for 70 years helping people. An innovator of ideas for social schemes. That was Nariman Mehta (lovingly… Continue reading Remembering Nariman Mehta of Nowroze Baug Mumbai
Government, Community Leaders, and Scholars Gather in Mumbai to Discuss the Future of Parsis in India
Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways A significant national conversation on the future of the Parsi community unfolded in Mumbai on May 9, 2026, as the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) organized a major seminar titled “Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways” at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre. The gathering… Continue reading Government, Community Leaders, and Scholars Gather in Mumbai to Discuss the Future of Parsis in India
Piruz Khambatta Launches Ashoi and Announces New Entrepreneurial Fund for the Next Generation
At a distinguished gathering held at the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace on May 9, industrialist, philanthropist, and Rasna Group Chairman Piruz Areez Khambatta formally launched his new book, Ashoi: The Zoroastrian Art of Success and Immortality, while also unveiling a major entrepreneurial initiative aimed at mentoring and investing in future business leaders. The event… Continue reading Piruz Khambatta Launches Ashoi and Announces New Entrepreneurial Fund for the Next Generation
Excommunication of Parsi women who marry non-Parsis appears discriminatory: Supreme Court in Sabarimala case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the practice of excommunicating Parsi Zoroastrian women for entering interfaith marriages is discriminatory [Kantaru Rejeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association]. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant along with Justices BV Nagarathna, MM Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, Augustine George Masih, Prasanna B Varale,… Continue reading Excommunication of Parsi women who marry non-Parsis appears discriminatory: Supreme Court in Sabarimala case
The gendered cost of exogamy for India’s Parsi women
Exclusion of intermarried women or their children contradicts the core tenets of Zoroastrianism and the Indian Constitution Article by Jean D’Cunha | UCA News A file picture showing Parsi women during a festival celebration in India. As per tradition, a Parsi woman loses her religious identity after marriage outside the community and is consequently barred… Continue reading The gendered cost of exogamy for India’s Parsi women
