Our sixth author in the Everyday Parsi 2014 series Ervad Kobad Zarolia writes My impression more than memories would be the right title. I became Navar at the age of 11 and prayed as a hired Help at the age of 12 . I was hired by the Dader Agyari for 18 days performing ceremonies… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Kobad Zarolia
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Everyday Parsi: Navroz N. Dabu
Our fifth author in the Everyday Parsi 2014 series Navroz N. Dabu writes I have to confess that as a Child; I was not too enthusiastic, going to the Agiari or Atash Behram. Stark simplicity of the building exterior and interior as opposed to very expressive , ornamental architecture of Hindu & Jain temples… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Navroz N. Dabu
Let’s honour ‘Sam Bahadur’ with the Bharat Ratna now
I can’t claim to know what the Prime Minister is thinking but if my hunch is correct I feel it would not be out of place to offer my personal advice. If he accepts what I’m about to propose he can only benefit by doing so. Article by Karan Thapar | Hindustan Times Five days… Continue reading Let’s honour ‘Sam Bahadur’ with the Bharat Ratna now
Everyday Parsi: Neville Sorabji Gandhi
Our fourth author in the Everyday Parsi 2014Everyday Parsi 2014 series Neville Sorabji Gandhi writes My name is Neville Sorabji Gandhi. I was born and graduated in Mumbai. I am happily married to a Parsi and have a Teenaged Son. For the past few years I am employed in the UAE handling Finance & Administration.… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Neville Sorabji Gandhi
Qissa-e Parsi: The Parsi Story
A wonderful documentarty titled “Qissa-E-Parsi” is announced to the world with a lovely trailer. Divya Cowasji, co-director of the film writes: I am a documentary filmmaker and photographer based out of Mumbai, Delhi and Mhow. My co-director Shilpi and I, are delighted to present our new documentary project in collaboration with the Public Service Broadcasting… Continue reading Qissa-e Parsi: The Parsi Story
Everyday Parsi: Dolly Dastoor
Our third author in the Everyday Parsi 2014 series Dolly Dastoor writes Muktad, was the sweet fragrance l of pink roses which you had to hold carefully on your way to the agiary so as not to get pricked by the thorns. Muktad was the combined fragrance of flowers in silver vases and incense intermingled… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Dolly Dastoor
Everyday Parsi: Farzana Cooper
Our second author in the Everyday Parsi 2014 series Farzana Cooper writes I grew up in a middle class Parsi family in Mumbai which had a mix atmosphere. My father was a jovial man who followed no concept of religion and on the other hand my mother was a very religious god fearing noble soul… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Farzana Cooper
