A much debated issue in the Parsi community — the status of women has been reinvigorated after an event in Iran. The Tehran Mobeds Anjuman (Anjoman-e-Mobedan), last month announced that for the first time in history of Iran and the Zoroastrian communities worldwide, eight women have joined the group of mobeds (priests) in Iran as… Continue reading The Jury Is Still Out On Women as Parsi Priests
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Ban on priests will lead to talibanisation of Parsi Panchayet, HC told
Eminent members of the Parsi community, opposing a ban imposed by the Bombay Parsi Panchayet on two priests barring them from performing religious ceremonies, have told the Bombay High Court that this would lead to the “talibanisation” of the 60,000-member Panchayet of the Parsi Zoroastrian community in Mumbai. By Mayura Janwalkar / Indian Express In… Continue reading Ban on priests will lead to talibanisation of Parsi Panchayet, HC told
Clarification on the Actress Debarred Issue
Last week we published an article that originally appreared in DNA India. It was written by Manoj Nair and titled “ Actress debarred from agiary revives gender bias debate “. Mr Nair regularly reports on the various issues that show the Parsi community in a negative light, as has been our observation for many years.… Continue reading Clarification on the Actress Debarred Issue
Zubin Mehta receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Zubin Mehta received the 2,434th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, coinciding with his 50th anniversary as a conductor. Actor Kirk Douglas joined Mehta at the ceremony near the northeast corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. "What would the world do without music?" Douglas said. "Zubin has entertained millions of people all… Continue reading Zubin Mehta receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trying to keep the faith alive
Zoroastrians face the challenge of religion becoming extinct, as only a handful choose to become priests By Sudeshna Chowdhury | Mid-Day The list of woes for the Parsi community is long winding. In addition to their dwindling numbers, Parsis are also plagued with the problem of few opting to take up priestly studies resulting in… Continue reading Trying to keep the faith alive
Parzor’s Parsi Panorama Opens in New Delhi
The Parzor organization is holding an exhibit on Parsi crafts and traditions, along with workshops on Parsi embroidery, next week in Delhi. A brief schedule is copied below. “PARSI PANORAMA” 12th to 16th March 2011 India International Centre, New Delhi Programme The UNESCO initiated Parzor Project for the Preservation and Promotion of Parsi Zoroastrian Culture… Continue reading Parzor’s Parsi Panorama Opens in New Delhi
Out of India: The Tata Group and Ratan Tata
Under Ratan Tata, the business group that bears his name has transformed itself from an Indian giant into a global powerhouse Published in The Economist [print edition] March 03, 2011 RATAN TATA is as different as can be from the popular image of a business titan: he is a natural gentleman who lives austerely, litters… Continue reading Out of India: The Tata Group and Ratan Tata
