The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the practice of excommunicating Parsi Zoroastrian women for entering...
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The gendered cost of exogamy for India’s Parsi women
Exclusion of intermarried women or their children contradicts the core tenets of Zoroastrianism and the Indian...
F D Alpaiwalla Museum Opens after Restoration
The Parsi community has reason to be pleased as FD Alpaiwalla Museum near Hughes Road opened after a spell of restoration work Thursday. Instituted by Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) in 1954, the...
Pakistan’s Parsi community dwindles as young migrate
From a gated community for her Zoroastrian faith in Pakistan's megacity Karachi, 22-year-old Elisha Amra has waved goodbye to many friends migrating abroad as the ancient Parsi community dwindles....
As Mumbai’s Parsi ‘wishing well’ turns 300, the story of the merchant who sunk it
The ‘Bhikha Behram no kuvo’ enshrines the name of the man who sank it in 1725.Article by Bachi Karkaria | ScrollMembers of the Parsi community at the Bhika Behram well in Mumbai's Churchgate area. |...
Vintage Zoroastrian Bikers of Bombay: Parsi Bikers With An Insane Vintage Bike Collection
Parsis have a unique connection with their motorcycles, treating them like family and keeping them in pristine condition for generations. In this episode of History on Wheels with the Vintage...
Of Navroz And Declining Population Of Parsis
Even as the Parsis celebrate Navroz on Friday by visiting fire temples, decorating homes, wearing traditional attire and spending time with the family, in Sanjan, South Gujarat, from where it all...
Time and Talent Club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food
This iconic Mumbai Parsi community culture club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food Established in 1934, a cultural club spearheaded by the Parsi community looks back upon the...
Justice Rohinton Nariman Delivers Talk to Hyderabad and Secunderabad Parsis
Rohinton Nariman: A brilliant mind and a fearless judge On February 14, the Parsi community of Secunderabad and Hyderabad felicitated Delhi-based Retired Justice Nariman at the Parsi DharamsalaBy...
World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025 UK
ZASHA Retreat 2025World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025: Embracing Sacred LeadershipAfter the resounding success of the World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum, we invite you to be part of...
Burglary in 100-Year-Old Palace of Parsi Seth in Hansot
A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav village, Hansot taluka, where smugglers stole cash and silver ornaments worth ₹1.36 lakh.A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav...
First-of-a-kind group insurance scheme for Parsis in making
For the first time, the centuries-old Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), which has over 25,000 members, is attempting to facilitate a voluntary group insurance scheme within the community, primarily to...
Is Zoroastrianism dying? In Houston, Gen Z followers are fighting for its survival.
The ancient religion is estimated to have less than 100,000 practicing followers worldwide.By Eric Killelea, Religion ReporterFeb 6, 2025The Bhandara Atash Kadeh in Houston. Courtesy of Bhandara...
Auckland Zoroastrians Chase Ambition For A Community Centre
The spirit of unity and compassion runs through the Parsi Community everywhere: The Parsi Community in Auckland is predominantly resident in East Auckland(Supplied Photo of Participants at ‘Jamva...
Indian Opera Sensation – Frazan Adil Kotwal’s from Mumbai to Stuttgart
Our friend Frazan Kotwal was interviewed by Vichaar Vibes on Youtube….In this episode 29, we talked to Frazan Adil Kotwal @frazankotwal3768 an opera singer born in Mumbai, uniquely...
Bhandara Family: Meet Parsi family which dominates Pakistan’s highly-regulated liquor business
Meet Parsi family which dominates Pakistan’s highly-regulated liquor business, owns Asia’s oldest distillers, its name is…, net worth is….Under Isphanyar Bhandara, Murree Brewery has thrived despite...
140 years and counting: Mumbai’s Parsee Gymkhana to celebrate its sporting legacy in February
On Feb 25, 1885, over a dozen prominent Parsis, including Dorab Tata, son of Tata empire founder Jamsetji Tata, met at Ripon Club in Bombay's Fort area to discuss an exclusive gymkhana for Parsi...
IT IS TIME TO SPEAK UP: Iranshah Udvada Utsav
IT IS TIME TO SPEAK UP- Dasturji Khurshed K. Dastoor & Dinshaw K. TambolyThe 4th edition of Iranshah Udvada Utsav (IUU) held in late December 2024 concluded on a successful note, as did the...
Bapsi Sidhwa obituary
Pakistani author whose novels offered an insight into the Parsi community and highlighted the challenges of reconciling different culturesShah Meer BalochFri 10 Jan 2025 09.56 ESTThe author Bapsi...
Kainaz Amaria named Visual Enterprise Editor for Investigative
The new role builds on years of Amaria’s work across the newsroom, producing eye-catching, high-impact journalismWashington Post(Courtesy of Kainaz Amaria)By WashPostPRAn announcement from...
Bahrom Firozgary: Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career
Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing CareerBahrom Firozgary, MD, used to play college basketballBahrom Firozgary, MD, has loved sports for as long as he can remember. He grew up in...
Short stories about Mumbai: Murzban Shroff
Short stories about Mumbai: A woman is outraged when she sees a stark-naked sadhu on Marine DriveAn excerpt from the story ‘Mental About Mumbai’ in ‘Muses Over Mumbai’, by Murzban F Shroff.Published...
Remembering Bapsi Sidhwa
The celebrated author’s passing in December 2024 marks the end of an eraDecember 25 holds significance for many reasons. However, in 2024, it brought the sorrowful news of another star fading from...
A Parsi ceremony in Hong Kong delivers a universal message
I don’t think I’m alone in having an ambivalent attitude toward religion. My ambivalence is captured perfectly in an International Baccalaureate examination question titled: “Is organized religion a...
Murzban F Shroff on his new book, Muses Over Mumbai: This is fiction born out of reality
One of the city’s most discerning writers is back to doing what he does best. Murzban F Shroff’s new book, Muses Over Mumbai, is a deliciously layered tribute to the metropolis, with its flaws,...
Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95
Dr. Rustom Soonawala, a distinguished gynaecologist noted for his work in women's health and family planning, passed away at 95. His invention of the polyethylene IUD and significant contributions...
A Memorial to Pestonji Nowroji Kharas in Bastar village honours tragic love, vengeance
Every New Year’s Day, the remote village of Kutru in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, comes alive with a poignant ritual that relives the tragic love story of a Parsi couple and the vengeance of a wild...
Famous Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa dies at 86; A look at her literary legacy
Bapsi Sidhwa, a globally celebrated author and a prominent voice in cultural and partition literature, passed away on Wednesday in Houston, Texas, at the age of 86. Her death is a loss not just for...
Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2024 A Grand Success
The 4th Edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav was held from December 27-29, 2024. The Utsav built on past three editions in 2015, 2017 and 2019. Below is a day by day report shared by Delaveen...
Maharukh Chichgar & Mahazarin Variava: Parsi mum, daughter team up for rare Bharatanatyam debut
A Parsi mother-daughter duo is set to perform their ‘arangetram' together after years of training in Bharatanatyam. Arangetram, a Tamil word, which means ‘ascent to the stage', marks a dancer's...
Small, But Mighty: Niloufer Mavalvala On The 18th NAZC 2024 Houston.
Small, but mighty! With that remark and fanfare, we concluded the 18th NAZC in Houston. There was plenty of entertainment and food. Old friends reunited, and new friendships were formed. Beautiful...
Parsis Amongst 9 of the most ‘genetically isolated’ human populations in the world
In article article authored by Kristina Killgrove and published on LIVE SCIENCE Geographical barriers and cultural differences can prevent people from mingling with their neighbors, leading to...
Rahul Gandhi attends funeral of Raiyan Banaji, son of top Mumbai ophthalmologist
Satara (Maharashtra): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, travelled to Maharashtra to attend the funeral of Raiyan B. Banaji, son of leading Mumbai ophthalmologist Dr Burjor P. Banaji,...
Iran’s Zoroastrian Leader Dr Mehraban Puladi Visits Bhikha Behram Well At Churchgate
The head of Iran's Zoroastrian community, Dr. Mehraban Puladi, is on a religious and cultural tour in India. On Monday, he visited the three-century-old Bhikha Behram well at Churchgate, an...
Parsi Dharamsala in Secunderabad comes alive with winter fest
Members of all communities attended in large numbers to join in the fun and frolic and make this event a huge successBy Beyniaz Edulji | News MeterHeritage Parsi Dharamsala in Secunderabad...
Cancer surgeon Dr. Shahriyour Andaz Receives Prestigious Mary Pearson Award
Under a canopy of stars at The Lannin in Eisenhower Park, the 2024 Soirée Under the Stars annual fundraising gala celebrated excellence and dedication in healthcare on Saturday, November 9. Dr....
Designer Ashdeen Lilaowala’s latest collection displays the best of Indian craft
The designer's new edit, Fragments of Time, is replete with the famed Parsi Gara embroidery depicted in modern silhouettesAshdeen's new collection Fragments of TimeArticle by Sharmistha Ghosal |...
Udvada, The Iranshah, and Rebirth: Ervad Sheherazad Pavri In Conversation
In the third episode of Season 2, Zoroverse features Ervad Sheherazad Pavri, a prominent, celebrated priest in the global Zoroastrian community. The location of the podcast is a beautiful beach in...
Sheroo Kanga Spearheads Another Successful St. Judes Walk in 2024
Our dearest friend Sheroo Kanga a long time resident of New Jersey and a lifelong active member of the Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) has led a team in the Annual St. Judes...
Surat’s Parsi Family Opens Darshan For 199-Year-Old Turban of Lord Swaminarayan
When Lord Swaminarayan visited Surat in 1881, he presented his turban and Shriphal to Parsi Kotwal Ardesar. The turban has remained with the Parsi family for 199 yearsThe turban is displayed...
Ratan Tata, Noel Tata and their lineage to Tata Group founder Jamshedji Tata
Ratan Tata, Noel Tata related to Tata Group founder Jamshedji Tata? New book claims their father was…Navajbai Tata, the wife of Sir Ratan Tata -- Jamshedji's second son-- had adopted Naval Tata...
New Study of ‘Passover Letter’ May Change What We Know About the Birth of Judaism
The 2,400-year-old papyrus from Elephantine, touted as the earliest evidence for Pesach, may in fact reference Zoroastrian-influenced rituals, Israeli scholar concludesThe fragment of the 'Passover...
Century-Old Visitors’ Pavilion At Doongarwadi – Tower Of Silence In Malabar Hill Restored
The Panday Pavilion, named after the family that originally built it, is one of the two seating areas in the cemetery for non-Parsis. The pavilion, and another structure restored earlier, are part...
Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) celebrated its 50th anniversary on October 12th with the theme: Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Generations: Keepers of the Everlasting Flame. Under a...
Why was it fitting for people to pay their final respects to Ratan Tata at NCPA in Mumbai?
The Tatas gifted Mumbai this sprawling cultural space with five theatres, an art gallery and a library.On October 10, when the hearse carrying iconic industrialist Ratan Tata’s mortal remains drove...
“Aapro” Boman Irani’s visit to the Chicago Dar-E-Mehr
The Brilliant, the Extraordinary, The One and Only “Aapro” Boman Irani’s visit to the Chicago Dar-E-Mehr with family and friendsKhursheed Icchaporia, an active member of the Zoroastrian Association...
The Parsi Theatre Tradition We Lost
Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry on the Parsi theatre tradition we lostLavish backdrops, melodramatic flourishes, high-pitched singing, complex tableaux and opulent floats — it combined European techniques...
Prayer meeting held in London for Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata, former chairman of the Tata Group, was widely recognised for transforming the group into a global business powerhouse.Article in the Eastern EyeLord Karan Bilimoria, patron of the...
133-year-old Mumbai’s Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee school wins two honours in quick succession
Under the 'My School, Beautiful School' scheme, Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution, Charni Road, clinches third prize in Mumbai Division D Ward for Private & Unaided Schools,...
Tata leadership to remain in the family: Noel Tata
Noel Tata is the new chairperson of Tata TrustsA day after the death of India's most globally-recognised tycoon Ratan Tata, his half-brother Noel Tata has been named as the new chairperson of Tata...
Rawalpindi Zoroastrian Cemetery: A Reflection of Parsis’ past glory
During the British rule, Rawalpindi was home to people from various religions. There were Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus, Christians and even Zoroastrians. However, many left the city but their identity...
Ratan Tata, Whose Indian Business Empire Went Global, Dies at 86
The patriarch of a powerful family, his Tata Group put an indelible stamp on Indian life while acquiring British brand names like Tetley Tea and Jaguar.Ratan Tata outside his home in Mumbai in 2021....