To ensure participation of the younger members of the community to the 10th World Zoroastrian Congress and its deliberations, especially as it pertains to the future road map of the overall growth of the community, the Organising Committee is pleased to announce a special rate for youth delegates. This is applicable from the age group… Continue reading Special Youth Registration Pricing Announced for 10th World Zoroastrian Congress in Mumbai
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The last of a Parsi culinary legacy
Mumbai’s grand old Parsi cafes are a symbol of the city’s diverse cuisine and ethnic groups, but they are a dying breed. I eat the best crème caramel of my life in 26?C heat, with life-sized cutouts of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge smiling down at me from the dining room’s slightly slanting balcony.… Continue reading The last of a Parsi culinary legacy
Dr. Motibai Kapadia: Gujarat's first lady doctor treated sexism and untouchability too
Dr Motibai Kapadia (1867-1930) obtained a degree in medicine in 1889, just three years after Anandi Joshi became the first lady doctor of India. Motibai also strove to serve society and did so in the most dedicated manner. Source: Times of India Motibai was born to an affluent Parsi family of Bombay and was brought… Continue reading Dr. Motibai Kapadia: Gujarat's first lady doctor treated sexism and untouchability too
A community poise: The Bngalore Parsis
he sun is at its peak, and so is the city’s maddening rush on the roads. The traffic policeman, who takes refuge under the shades of myriad trees that adorn the premises of the Fire Temple, is unaware that this is where many Zoroastrians throng, seeking spiritual solace. By Anil R. Nair | The New… Continue reading A community poise: The Bngalore Parsis
The Passing of an Icon: Keki Bhote
Keki Bhote ( 1925 – 2013) In the early days of our (Zoroastrian) presence in North America, in the 1950s and 1960s, any Zoroastrian bound for America was given the names of Keki and Mehroo Bhote to contact upon arrival. And indeed, Keki (who arrived in the USA in 1948) and his wife Mehroo (who… Continue reading The Passing of an Icon: Keki Bhote
Feasting over Parsi food
Parsi food is about the aroma and the spices, if you are meat lover than enjoy… Parsi food has its origins in Iranian cuisine and it is a delightful journey for those who are hardcore non-vegetarians and love to gorge on mutton biryanis, berry pulao and fish delicacies. By Tanvi Trivedi | Times Of India… Continue reading Feasting over Parsi food
Villoo Appoo: Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois CEO Awarded Alumni Honors
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois CEO Villie M. Appoo received a Distinguished Alumni award from Washington University’s G. W. Brown School of Social Work at a ceremony April 17 at Steinberg Auditorium here. Source: India West Born in Mumbai, Appoo, of the Zoroastrian faith, joined the Girl Guides in first grade and was active for… Continue reading Villoo Appoo: Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois CEO Awarded Alumni Honors
