Our seventh author in the Everyday Parsi series. Rita Jamshed Kapadia writes: The sweet smell of flowers, the beautiful aroma of sandalwood and “loban”, the well laid out tables with “karasiyaas” and vases and the soothing chant of the ancient prayers recited by our Dastoorji – these are all wonderful memories of the “Muktad” days,… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Rita Jamshed Kapadia
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Everyday Parsi: Perzen Patel
Our sixth author in the Everyday Parsi Series. Perzen Patel writes: Memories of Muktad and Gatha days The days of muktad and gathas have always been full of special memories for me. As a child, my earliest memories of these days were the availability of pretty sweet smelling flowers outside the agiary. I remember my… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Perzen Patel
Of frilly cutlets and wedding custard: Parsi Food Festival at the Trident
Chef Jamsheed Bhote lays down a true-blue Parsi cuisine at an exclusive food festival on at The Trident Author: PRIYADERSHINI S. Source: The HINDU Happy and effusive, Jamsheed Bhote is instantaneously likeable. Quite like the nutmeg flavoured lagan nu custard that he has prepared for the food festival showcasing Parsi cuisine. “It’s a must at… Continue reading Of frilly cutlets and wedding custard: Parsi Food Festival at the Trident
The theatre actor was also good at selling advertisement space
I boarded a train that made just four stops in 55 years. Author: Burjor Patel Source: DNA India Let me start today with my first destination: Jam-e-Jamshed, a Gujarati newspaper catering largely to the Parsi community. A family-owned enterprise established in 1832 and being run by the fourth generation. Two brothers ran the show. The… Continue reading The theatre actor was also good at selling advertisement space
Everyday Parsi: Shireen Palia
Our fifth author in the Everyday Parsi Series. Shireen Palia writes: I am Shireen Palia, a Clinical Psychologist working at a school for children with special needs, in Bombay. As I think back to what the Muktad days meant to me, memories of my childhood come to mind. Growing up in a small colony in… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Shireen Palia
New Zealand Parsis Plant Trees in Memory of Departed Ones
The Parsi community in Auckland has embarked on a very unique idea, that maybe could be incorporated back in Mumbai at the vast Doongarwadi lands. Cue Haven’s website informs: The Zoroastrian Community Trust of New Zealand ZCT was established in 2007 with the aim of building a social and religious centre for the community… Continue reading New Zealand Parsis Plant Trees in Memory of Departed Ones
Plan to boost Parsi numbers falters
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
