We do some Parsi-style gorging, even as it readies itself for the yummy Nowruz Festival The Iranians call it Nowruz. The Parsis, descendants of the ancient Zoroastrians in India, spell it as Nowroz. Each one of them has slightly different traditions, but both communities celebrate the event with the most splendid of tables, groaning under… Continue reading A celebration of Life
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It’s a Parsi Date
Navroze is yet another opportunity for fun and matchmaking Hoshang Patel has much to cheer about this Navroze, the Parsi New Year which is being celebrated today. By Dipti Nagpaul D’souza | Indian Express The 33-year-old bachelor, who has been bride-hunting of late, is looking forward to his date today with a girl whom he… Continue reading It’s a Parsi Date
A question of trust, a matter of faith
The Bombay High Court’s recent verdict in the Parsi Priests’ case is historic. It recognises the generosity of the Parsi community and condemns a narrow, sectarian religious perspective Civilization’s future, EM Forster wrote in his July 1941 essay, originally broadcast on BBC, demands something less dramatic and emotional than prattle about love. “Tolerance,” he said,… Continue reading A question of trust, a matter of faith
The Human Factor – An Interview with Homi Bhabha
In a lucid interview with Forbes India, Bhabha talks about the role of humanities in modern society, the lack of public debates and why we distance the ‘other’ Within the circles of literary theory, he is arguably as talked about as his atomic scientist namesake. Homi K. Bhabha is the Anne F. Rothenberg professor of… Continue reading The Human Factor – An Interview with Homi Bhabha
NAVROZYNG
Join ZYNG (the youth wing of the BPP) is having its annual Navroze party "NAVROZYNG" at Dios, Tardeo, Mumbai, on 19th March. Open to all youngsters in the community. Unlimited alcohol, food, dance, music and masti . To book your passes kindly call Farah B. on 98209 70495.
Dilnaz Boga wins AFP prize for work in Kashmir
Dilnaz Boga, an Indian photojournalist and reporter, has won the Agence France-Presse Kate Webb Prize for her courageous work in Indian-administered Kashmir, the AFP Foundation announced Wednesday. Boga, 33, spent a year in Srinagar working for the respected news portal Kashmir Dispatch as well as a number of international publications and websites, the culmination of… Continue reading Dilnaz Boga wins AFP prize for work in Kashmir
Jeroo Mehta: 101 Parsi Recipes
Given that her book is considered a Bible by foodies around the globe, she’s got fans from at least three generations if not more! Parsi cookbook author Jeroo Mehta has certainly made life easier. Her book “101 Parsi Recipes”, which first came out in 1973 was an instant success. In 2008, a revised edition was… Continue reading Jeroo Mehta: 101 Parsi Recipes
