He was one of the most illustrious kings of ancient Iran (then called Persia) On 21st March, Parsis and Iranis the world over celebrate Jamshedi Navroze named after the Persian king Jamsheed of the Peshdadian dynasty who ascended the throne centuries ago on the day of the spring equinox. This day was deliberately chosen since… Continue reading The Persian king who is remembered every year
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300 Reasons To Get Mad
By Firoze Hirjikaka Parsis (Zoroastrians) – in India and abroad – are up in arms over the unflattering portrayal of ancient Persians in the recently released movie ‘300’. The cause of all this brouhaha is a B-grade action flick, whose only selling point is bloody gore and mindless violence. Since much of what is printed… Continue reading 300 Reasons To Get Mad
Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak
On the occasion of Navroze, we wish all our readers worldwide, a very happy, healthy and prosperous Jamshedi Navroze. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers for their loyal readership.
Persian king a barbarian: Parsis are not amused
Unknown to many, Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster of the year 300 , which has caused a major uproar in Shia Iran because of its depiction of a historical battle, denigrates a much-revered Persian king, who was a Parsi by birth. Parsis in Mumbai said they are not surprised — Western history has always portrayed their ancestors… Continue reading Persian king a barbarian: Parsis are not amused
Rusi Lala writing book on 100 yrs of Tata Steel
It is a history of the makers of steel. Make that Tata Steel. RM Lala, the official biographer of JRD Tata, Beyond the Last Blue Mountain, may be pushing 80 but he is busy with his latest work, The History of Tata Steel, to be released this year, its centenary year. Clad in his trademark… Continue reading Rusi Lala writing book on 100 yrs of Tata Steel
The TATA Group
The Tata family has a tiny stake in Tata Sons, the holding company which owns the controlling stake in all the companies under the banner. Ratan Tata himself is said to own about one per cent stake in Tata Sons. Around 65 per cent of the shares in Tata Sons are held by different Parsi… Continue reading The TATA Group
Sanaya Ichhaporia: Promising Athlete
Not many athletes can boast of bagging 30 gold medals in their first year of running. But 13-year-old Sanaya Ichhaporia has not only done that but she even goes on to tell all about the 50 others she has bagged in the two years since. Two years ago Sanaya started running in 2004 after some… Continue reading Sanaya Ichhaporia: Promising Athlete
Flaunting Dominion in Ancient Iran
The opening of Asia Society’s glinting and glowing show of pre-Islamic art from Iran turned into something of a cliffhanger late last week when dozens of objects coming from Paris were held up by customs at Kennedy International Airport. The objects — ancient silver dishes, carved document seals and silk textiles — all belong to… Continue reading Flaunting Dominion in Ancient Iran
Persian Festival in Mumbai
As a prelude to eight-day Persian festival in Mumbai, the grandeur of the Persian empire is being re-awakened by the city architect Jimmy Mistry in the heart of the metropolis. It intends to reintroduce present generation Parsis and the general people to the rich cultural heritage of the empire. Mistry, who is a Paris, conducted… Continue reading Persian Festival in Mumbai
