In light of the recent furore in Bombay over the Jaya Bacchan remarks, here is a nice piece on Adi Marzban and the parsi nataks of yore. Of what utility is the fundamental right of free speech if in reality there is no freedom after speech? The same disturbing trend is discernible in the furious… Continue reading A regrettable concession to fanaticism
Author: arZan
BPP elections: Charges fly thick and fast
As reported in the TOI The tension underlining the Bombay Parsi Punchayat elections finally blew up on Tuesday when a meeting called by the BPP dissolved into pandemoniumthe gathered candidates and their supporters shouted and heckled each other, even as some complained of receiving physical threats. The trouble started when lawyer Sorab Parekh, representing a… Continue reading BPP elections: Charges fly thick and fast
Ahmedabad Flyover to be named after Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw
Ahmedabad’s newest ready to drive Shivranjani cross roads flyover in Satellite area will be named after Parsi Gujarati Bangladesh war hero the late Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw, in recognition of his contribution to the nation. Chief Minister Narendra Modi appealed Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for Manekshaw’s name in his public speech at Groundbreaking ceremony of three… Continue reading Ahmedabad Flyover to be named after Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw
Zoroastrianism on BBC: Heaven and Earth
And Then They Came To India: Dance Theatre
Histories and memories always had the best stories to tell. Stories that were inspirations and eye-openers, stories made of realities and half-truths. And stories that could unfurl in movements and melodies. Such a story, it is, of the Parsi community in India and danseuse Mallika Sarabhai lost no time in unearthing the potential for a… Continue reading And Then They Came To India: Dance Theatre
BPP Candidate: Jimmy Rusi Mistry
Dear Community Member, The Parsi community is on the threshold of change with adult franchise being allowed for the first time. As a candidate for the Bombay Parsee Punchayet Trusteeship, I would like to outline my background, my thoughts, and my pledges and how, if elected, I propose to bring about a change in the… Continue reading BPP Candidate: Jimmy Rusi Mistry
Singapore Parsis Perform at Fashion Show
THERE may be only about 200 Parsis in Singapore, but the ethnic group of Persian origin is making its presence known. Fourteen women from the Parsi Zoroastrian Association will present a fashion show this weekend at the Colourful Heritage event at Fort Canning Park. They are one of 13 ethnic minority groups residing here who… Continue reading Singapore Parsis Perform at Fashion Show
BPP Candidate: Danesh Nejadkay
My Dear Fellow Zoroastrians, I consider it my good fortune to have been born a Zoroastrian, and to be part of our small but wonderful community. However I am deeply saddened about the several issues which are dividing our community into so many groups, while what our community needs the most today is UNITY. I… Continue reading BPP Candidate: Danesh Nejadkay
Are you ready to vote for the BPP Elections
To be eligible to vote you need to make sure that you are registered with the BPP. They have a nifty website BPPVoterList.org You can search for your name by various criteria. Make sure your name shows up. Also make sure that you have picked up your registration certificates from the BPP offices. We were… Continue reading Are you ready to vote for the BPP Elections
