Zubin Mehta, the globally-acclaimed Parsi conductor from Mumbai, Music Director Emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and Conductor Emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is all set to flick that baton again in India. Mehta will be leading the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI), with a strength of over 90 musicians, on August 19… Continue reading Zubin Mehta to Conduct SOI in Mumbai in August 2023
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Ba Humata Lecture Series July 2023
The July 2023 Ba Humata Lecture Series shall be held on Sunday July 2, 2023 on the theme “ ONENESS CARRIES THECONSCIOUSNESS OF ALLNESS “ ….Ahunavad Gatha & The Ahuravar Speakers Ervad Bomanshaw Sanjana (USA) Ervad Sheherazad Pavri (India) Sharmeen Mehri (Pakistan & USA) Dr. Mazda Turel, MBBS, MCh – NeuroSurgery (India) Moderator: Dr. Karishma… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series July 2023
UK’s Channel 4 Idents Features Zoroastrian Mobeds Performing a Jashan
Our dear friend Ervad Jimmy Madon can be seen in the new series of five idents put out by UK’s Channel 4. He is joined by another young Mobed Ervad Yazad Unwalla in performing a Jashan Channel 4 today unveils a new series of idents which authentically reflect life in modern Britain. Created by Channel… Continue reading UK’s Channel 4 Idents Features Zoroastrian Mobeds Performing a Jashan
This Indian Fiat 1100 owned by Anosh and Fram Dhondy has done over 9 lakh kms
Few people in the world preserve and maintain their cars as well as the Parsis. The Parsis, one of the oldest communities in modern India, particularly those residing in and around Mumbai, are renowned for their impeccable upkeep of vintage cars from a bygone era. Among them is a 1957 Fiat 1100 Elegant owned by… Continue reading This Indian Fiat 1100 owned by Anosh and Fram Dhondy has done over 9 lakh kms
Navsari Parsi community celebrated the traditional ghee-khichdi to bring rain
The nature-loving Parsi community who settled in India from Iran are still preserving their heritage, like the Shravana month of Hindus, the Khichdi program for rejoicing Varsarani with spirituality in the holy Bahman month is still being preserved and still clinging to the traditional love of nature. Article in IG News What is the tradition… Continue reading Navsari Parsi community celebrated the traditional ghee-khichdi to bring rain
Why is Indian Parsi Community Obsessed with Classic Cars?
The Indian Parsi community is typically known for having a deep passion for automobiles, in general, and classic vehicles, in particular. If you want to experience the true passion for classic cars in India, then you must pay a visit to the lovely Indian Parsi community. This video encapsulates the essence of what it means… Continue reading Why is Indian Parsi Community Obsessed with Classic Cars?
Niloufer Mavalvala Wins Gourmand Award at Umea Sweden
Represented by 71 countries and 400 people, this remarkable idea by Edouard Cointreau and his partner Thierry Bertman came alive. Now in its 28th year, the Gourmand Awards and Food Symposium is a success story that is coordinated by the Cointreau family. The Vegetarian Parsi, inspired by tradition, won a second Gourmand award, winning “Best… Continue reading Niloufer Mavalvala Wins Gourmand Award at Umea Sweden
Tanaz Godiwalla’s Condiments Now Available in the USA on Amazon
The wait is finally over as Parsi culinary legend, Tanaz Godiwalla, brings her line of condiments, “A Parsi Affair,” across the US through Amazon Prime. With the launch of ‘A Parsi Affair’ on Amazon Prime, we hope to bring the unique and delectable taste of Parsi cuisine to a wider audience, and we look forward… Continue reading Tanaz Godiwalla’s Condiments Now Available in the USA on Amazon
Blood, sweat and Percy-verence!
Percy Hakim, 85, legendary swimming and water polo coach, mentor to a legion of Mumbai swimmers and water polo players, passed away on Sunday. He was cremated at Shivaji Park on Monday morning Percy Hakim Article by Hemal Ashar | Mid-Day There is a bright light in heaven above and a recognisable face, looking down,… Continue reading Blood, sweat and Percy-verence!
