In this Parsi New Year one hoped that things would pan out differently. No major miracles, of course, like India beating England in a Test match or Anna Hazare becoming the Prime Minister of India. No, this Parsi New Year I just wished to steer clear of the tried and tested, stay out of the… Continue reading Elvis and a fasting Parsi
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Rustomjee Group promotes cricket at city’s Parsi Gymkhanas
Former Indian Cricket Captain, Nari Contractor today distributed cricket kits to young cricket players of Parsi gymkhanas across the metropolis. At a function ahead of the Parsi New Year, Contractor distributed cricket kits to Parsi Gymkhana players with an attempt to popularize cricket among the community youngsters. real estate company, has joined hands with Parsee… Continue reading Rustomjee Group promotes cricket at city’s Parsi Gymkhanas
Mumbai Without Parsis Would Be A selfish and sick city
In honor of Parsi New Year, take a moment to consider the religious community’s outstanding contributions to Mumbai Parsis are members of a small religious community that exists largely in Mumbai. Navroze, the Parsi New Year, is celebrated on August 19. Everyone in Mumbai has their favorite "mad bawa/bawi" story. Bawa/bawi being a synonymn for… Continue reading Mumbai Without Parsis Would Be A selfish and sick city
Why Parsi girls won’t pick Parsi boys for marriage
At a posh venue in Dadar Parsi colony, the glass doors open to a scene that’s something between a promising party and a formal social gathering. The music is loud enough to drown the voices of the 40 Parsi boys and girls who’ve assembled here to seek out ‘the one’. By Kareena Gianani | DNA… Continue reading Why Parsi girls won’t pick Parsi boys for marriage
Marking Navroz with a ‘naatak’
On Friday, Parsis celebrated Navroz, the Zoroastrian new year. The day is traditionally spent eating, praying and, in the evenings, watching a play. The Navroz naatak is a longstanding custom. The plays are almost always comedies that were written by playwrights such as Dorab Mehta, Pheroze Antia, Homi Tavadia and Adi Marzban, who is acknowledged… Continue reading Marking Navroz with a ‘naatak’
Parsis Of Calcutta Celebrate New Year
At the last count — and that was some time ago — there were 565 Parsis in this city, a once-thriving Westernised community known for its industriousness, integrity and love of the good life. So as usual, the Zoroastrian New Year’s Day or Navroz, Papeti, or Pateti celebrated on Friday, went unnoticed by most people.… Continue reading Parsis Of Calcutta Celebrate New Year
Parsis ring in their new yearin Mumbai
After a solemn ten days dedicated to praying for the souls of the departed, the Parsi community celebrated Navroz or new year with faith and fervour on Friday. In the run-up to the festival, veteran cricketer and former India captain Nari Contractor spread cheer among the aspiring players of Parsi Gymkhana by distributing cricket kits… Continue reading Parsis ring in their new yearin Mumbai
Parsis of Pune Celebrate New Year
Wishing each other ‘Sal Mubarak,’ the city’s Parsi community celebrated the Navroze or the Parsi New Year on Friday. Warm family gatherings, a visit to the fire temple or agiary, Parsi delicacies like ‘ravo’ and ‘pulav’ play a very important role in the New Year celebrations. ‘Navroze,’ a Persian word, literally means ‘New Day.’ By… Continue reading Parsis of Pune Celebrate New Year
Ahmedabad Parsis Bring in New Year
The Parsi community in the city is gearing up to celebrate their New Year- Navroze on Friday. The 1800 plus Parsis population living in the city plans to celebrate the day with great vigour and enthusiasm. Navroze, derived from Nava Varash, falls on Hormuzd (first day) of Fravardin month (first month) of Parsi calendar. By … Continue reading Ahmedabad Parsis Bring in New Year
