Astronomer Anahita Sidhwa will travel to Oxford in a few weeks to share deep thoughts about constellations. The instructor from Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch will join the Oxford Round Table July 26-31 to discuss reconciling science, humanities and religion. The Oxford Round Table at the University of Oxford in England is a forum that… Continue reading Astronomer Anahita Sidhwa Invited to Oxford Round Table
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Yazdy Palia: Farming the Parsi Way
Farming the Parsi way CHETHALAYAM: In the wilderness, the lone Parsi farmer of the district (may be of the entire state) lives a lonely life. Enjoying the comfort of wilderness that creeps into his farm gradually, Yazedy Palia is a contented man. Located about 15 km from Sulthan Bathery, the 50-acrefarm looked like an extension… Continue reading Yazdy Palia: Farming the Parsi Way
100 Km Walk by Parsi Youth in New Zealand
The following a report by four Parsi youngsters who walked 100 km in suport of an Oxfam Charity Oxfam Trailwalker is an annual fundraising event organised and promoted by Oxfam New Zealand. The trailwalker challenges teams to walk or run 100kms through Taupo in central New Zealand in 36 hours. That’s not all, teams must… Continue reading 100 Km Walk by Parsi Youth in New Zealand
Breeding Vultures: The Other Side of the Story
GUWAHATI, India—The outcome of captive breeding of vultures has come under suspicion as the endangered bird has proven lazy in reproduction and more significantly, they are monogamous birds, implying the need for more favorable conditions for mating and nurturing their babies. As the vultures in the sky are increasingly missing, the government and non-government agencies… Continue reading Breeding Vultures: The Other Side of the Story
Jehangir Palkhivala: Yoga – A Reason To Smile
Mickie Sorabjee, a regular reader and friend of Parsi Khabar sent us a tip to a great article on Uppercrust.com How many are privileged to be nurtured by Yogacharya B.K.S.Iyengar himself? To be simultaneously blessed by Sri Aurbindo and Mother of Pondicherry? To inherit the legal virtuosity of father Behram Palkhiwala and Uncle Nani? Meet… Continue reading Jehangir Palkhivala: Yoga – A Reason To Smile
The Demands on our Holy Fire
This is a delightful piece sent to us by Mickie Sorabjee, a regular here at Parsi Khabar. The author of this piece is not known. The intent of this article is humour and nothing else. It is* Friday and Behram Roj ‘motto daro’.* The Fire Temple is buzzing with people. All sorts and all ages.… Continue reading The Demands on our Holy Fire
Parsi Cuisine in Los Altos, California
Around the corner from Spicy Leaves, Panini’s proprietor Dinyar Anklesaria has an exciting sideline to his main business of providing sandwiches for the lunchers of Los Altos. Anklesaria, Indian born and of the Parsi minority, cooks some Parsi classic dishes on Saturdays for those who know enough to request them. His dhansak, a chicken or… Continue reading Parsi Cuisine in Los Altos, California
First Parsi run Lady Taxi Service
First Parsi Lady Taxi Service Driver Anahita Mistry nee Driver stays in Malcolm Baug. Anahita and her colleagues are already busy round the clock, ferrying ladies working for hotels, BPOs, etc. 24X7. She can be contacted for all your travelling needs, eapecially for ladies and kids in aircond comfort. Her business card reads as :… Continue reading First Parsi run Lady Taxi Service
Kyra Shroff: Parsi at Wimbledon
Kyra eyes main draw Mumbai’s Kyra Shroff will be India’s lone campaigner at the Junior Wimbledon this year. Hoping to make it to the girls’ singles main draw, Kyra is currently playing at a Grade One event in Roehampton. The qualifying rounds for Wimbledon that begin on Thursday will feature Kyra. However, if she enters… Continue reading Kyra Shroff: Parsi at Wimbledon
