News 18 Gujarat has a video segment on the topic Parsi’s foresight, wells became rainwater harvesting tanks The segment is in Gujarati, but explains the historic nature of the wells in Parsi Mohollas 100 years ago the entire Navsari district had a population of about 5,000 Parsis, every third person in the total population was… Continue reading Parsi Wells in Navsari become Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
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Ashdeen Brings the Parsi Gara Experience to London
Ashdeen is bringing the Parsi Gara experience to London for the first time in collaboration with Aashni + Co. The exhibition, which opens today, will feature our signature pieces like this French Rose sari as seen on the lovely Rohiny Belani. It has been meticulously hand-embroidered using French knots which are an important part of… Continue reading Ashdeen Brings the Parsi Gara Experience to London
Lord Karan Bilimoria: ‘I sold beer from my car boot. Now I’m in the House of Lords’
‘I sold beer from my car boot. Now I’m in the House of Lords’ How I Made A Million: Cobra Beer tycoon Baron Bilimoria has a refreshing tale to tell Article By Lauren Shirreff | The Telegraph Lord Bilimoria’s company, Cobra Beer, has turned over more than £200m in a year Credit: Jamie Lorriman Baron… Continue reading Lord Karan Bilimoria: ‘I sold beer from my car boot. Now I’m in the House of Lords’
One Woman’s Fight for Justice & Equality in Historic Bombay: Book Review
The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey What’s it About? Bombay’s only female solicitor, Perveen Mistry, grapples with class divisions, sexism, and complex family dynamics as she seeks justice for a mistreated young woman in this thrilling fourth installment in Sujata Massey’s award-winning series. It’s a happy day when a reader can dive into… Continue reading One Woman’s Fight for Justice & Equality in Historic Bombay: Book Review
Toronto Zoroastrians Begin Construction at the OZCF Place of Worship
Construction Begins for OZCF Place of Worship. FEZANA Member Association Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation Breaks Ground and Begins Construction of its Place of Worship FEZANA is thrilled to share news of the groundbreaking ceremony and the commencement of construction for the new Place of Worship in Oakville, Ontario. This place of worship shall be the… Continue reading Toronto Zoroastrians Begin Construction at the OZCF Place of Worship
16 Parsis take part in the Himalayan Challenge Drive 2023
Naheed Divecha writes in to inform us that there were 16 Parsis amongst the over 100 participants who took part in the 2023 version of the Himalayan Challenge Drive. There were 64 self driven cars, over 100 participants who did a Himalayan Challenge drive, over 9 days of driving. Starting from Chandigarh, to Jammu, Sonmarg,… Continue reading 16 Parsis take part in the Himalayan Challenge Drive 2023
Parsi Delicacies in the USA
We received the following update from Roshni Kharoliwalla who runs ParsiDelicacies.com I am reaching out to you regarding my effort of helping Zoroastrian women in India support their home-based business alongside providing accessibility to the traditional products in USA. This is my way of serving a platform and connecting our community in India (mostly Navsari… Continue reading Parsi Delicacies in the USA
Threads: A Decade Of Ashdeen: 13 Indian women and the Parsi Garas they wore
A new photo exhibition that begins tomorrow tells the inspiring stories of 13 non-Instagram influencers and the Parsi Garas they wore Article by Shweta Shiware | Mid-Day Based in New Delhi, sisters Dr Niloufer Shroff, Rukshana Shroff and Dr Shernaz Cama run the UNESCO Parzor Foundation that works toward preserving Zoroastrian community and culture. “Famously… Continue reading Threads: A Decade Of Ashdeen: 13 Indian women and the Parsi Garas they wore
Majestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
TEHRAN – The hot summer, unauthorized deep-water drilling, and other challenges associated with the changing climate are threatening to destroy invaluable cultural landmarks including Naqsh-e Rostam, which is a majestic rock-hewn necropolis in southern Iran. On Monday, Fars news agency released a collection of images that highlighted arrays of long serious cracks appearing inside the… Continue reading Majestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
