A life sciences firm has turned to this community to understand how certain diseases occur in the general population Written by Anuradha Mascarenhas | Indian Express The project, started by a Bangalore-based life sciences firm, seeks to identify genetic risk factors within the Zoroastrian Parsi population that predispose individuals to cancers and diseases with high… Continue reading Unlocking the secrets of the Parsi gene: What makes them live longer, protects them from certain cancers
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Tata & Godrej: Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create a luxury haven in Mumbai
Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create a luxury haven in Mumbai Taj The Trees, a luxury hotel in Mumbai, is a melange of two iconic legacies coming together for the first time, the Tata Group and The Godrej Group IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited) announced the opening of Taj The… Continue reading Tata & Godrej: Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create a luxury haven in Mumbai
Zoroastrianism, The Great Deluge, Human History: Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia I
The iRonik Show on youtube speaks with Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia. iRonik writes: We have done a few episodes on Hinduism and our spiritual history, going ahead we do want to understand about other religions from the experts. We have Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia with us who is one of the foremost spokesperson on Zoroastrianism and… Continue reading Zoroastrianism, The Great Deluge, Human History: Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia I
Ba Humata Lecture Series: October 2023
The October 2023 Ba Humata Lecture Series shall be on the Theme: IN LIFE – FOCUS ON THE INVINCIBLE IN THE INVISIBLE Reference: The Gathas including Yasna 47.1, 2, 3, and other Zarathushti Prayers Speakers: Mobedyar Armita Dalal (USA & Iran) Ervad Darian Shahlori (Australia & New Zealand) Farhad Malegam (Australia) Dr & Prof Farah… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: October 2023
Bakhtiar Dadabhoy’s Homi J Bhabha: A Life
Bakhtiar Dadabhoy’s Homi J Bhabha: A Life chronicles not only the life of an exceptional scientist, but an important era in Indian science The biography of Bhabha, who established India’s nuclear energy programme, covers a vast canvas — his early life, scientific experiments, institution building, his role as a science administrator and a patron of… Continue reading Bakhtiar Dadabhoy’s Homi J Bhabha: A Life
Ashdeen Lillaowala On Keeping Traditional Crafts Alive
Persian excellence takes centre stage as Ashdeen and Good Earth come together for a one-of-a-kind limited-edition capsule collection that takes inspiration from Persia’s famous seven-coloured decorative tiles. Known for his ground-breaking work in reviving Parsi Gara work and giving his cultural heritage a public platform through his self-titled label, Ashdeen’s new collaboration with Good Earth… Continue reading Ashdeen Lillaowala On Keeping Traditional Crafts Alive
Crumbling homes, vanished people—Gujarat Parsis stare at their roots turning into ghost towns
Udvada and Navsari towns in Gujarat were once home to a thriving Parsi community that is now rallying to increase its numbers, archive its history, safeguard its memories, and restore its records. Article by Shubhangi Misra | The PRINT The once famous Great Majestic Hotel, surrounded by coconut trees, lies abandoned | Photo: Manisha Mondal/ThePrint… Continue reading Crumbling homes, vanished people—Gujarat Parsis stare at their roots turning into ghost towns
Why Pakistani Parsis Achievements Are Extraordinary
Pakistani Parsis are far fewer but much like in India their achievements are extraordinary as they own Pakistan’s only brewery, the oldest shipping firm, and a chain of hotels besides being regarded as makers of the country’s financial hub of Karachi Note: The above photograph in the original article on mypluralist.com is for representational purposes… Continue reading Why Pakistani Parsis Achievements Are Extraordinary
Pakistan: What happened to Zoroastrians in Karachi?
Karachi was once home to thousands of Parsis, followers of Zoroaster (Zarathustra), the spiritual founder of Zoroastrianism. Some of them still live in the city, but the future for their community seems grim. Article by Mohammad Salman | DW The history of Zoroastrians on the Indian subcontinent spans for well over a millennium Image: Mohammad… Continue reading Pakistan: What happened to Zoroastrians in Karachi?
