From rugged mountains to bustling cities and serene countryside, cyclists have been embarking on daring expeditions, experiencing the world in a unique and exhilarating way. With each turn of the pedal, they weave through diverse landscapes, discovering hidden gems, and immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and culture. This World Bicycle Day, Global Indian… Continue reading The pioneering Parsi adventurers: Indian cyclists who conquered the world
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Come Friday June 9 2023, Dadysett Agiary to open once again
The agiary will soon have an elaborate religious ceremony to have the sacred fire back in the Kebla, where it will burn 24 hours. Article by Ashutosh M Shukla | Free Press Journal Mumbai News: Come Friday, Dadysett Agiary to open once again | Mumbai: Come Friday, worshippers from the Parsi community will again be… Continue reading Come Friday June 9 2023, Dadysett Agiary to open once again
Dinsha Mistree in Conversation with Rahul Gandhi
Our dear friend Dinsha Mistree moderated a Q&A with Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress at Stanford University. The New Global Equilibrium: Talk by Rahul Gandhi at Stanford University Mr. Gandhi offered his unique perspective on the changing world order and India’s crucial role within it. Following his talk, Mr. Gandhi engage in a… Continue reading Dinsha Mistree in Conversation with Rahul Gandhi
Reverse Orientalism, Slander and the Origins of Bombay’s Once Fashionable Capitol Cinema
The theatre, now closed, began its life as the Gaiety for the upper crust of Bombay to see plays. The Victoria Terminus (today Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus) is the undisputed highlight of any tour of Mumbai. Few note, however, that this site – intimately bound with the comings and goings of tens of thousands of travellers… Continue reading Reverse Orientalism, Slander and the Origins of Bombay’s Once Fashionable Capitol Cinema
Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2023
The June Ba Humata Lecture will be on the theme “ DISCIPLINE IS A SENSE, NOT A FENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG: VohuKhashtra Gatha” Speakers: Mobedyar Bomi Damkevala (USA) Ervad Ardavan Solan (Pakistan) Kimia Ziafat (Canada & Iran) Darius Mistry (New Zealand) Moderated by: Dr. Karishma Koka, PhD On Sunday, June 4, 2023 8:00 AM… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2023
Dukhi Dadiba and the Irony of Fate
In this 19th-century tragic love story, a young Parsi woman has to choose between money and love An excerpt from ‘Dukhi Dadiba and the Irony of Fate’, by Dadi Edulji Taraporewala. Translated from the Gujarati by Aban Mukherji and Tulsi Vatsal. Dadi Edulji Taraporewala & Tulsi Vatsal and Aban Mukherji An illustration from the book.… Continue reading Dukhi Dadiba and the Irony of Fate
I Didn’t Appreciate Yogurt Until I Left Iran
From homemade labneh to whey sharbat, here’s how to make the most of it. Article By Homa Dashtaki It’s easy to think of yogurt as one-note. I’ve seen it treated as a morning grab-and-go afterthought, an obligatory partner for granola parfait—something common, boring, uninspiring. I too have made the mistake of taking yogurt for granted.… Continue reading I Didn’t Appreciate Yogurt Until I Left Iran
Comic books capture interest of a wide range of audiences, from children to adults: Amar Chitra Katha CEO
IANS: How was the project conceived? Vyas: Our content team has a long wish list of titles for new content. Based on our bandwidth, certain projects take priority. The story of Ardeshir Godrej had also been on our wish list. When we were approached for this collaboration, we knew that it would make a wonderful… Continue reading Comic books capture interest of a wide range of audiences, from children to adults: Amar Chitra Katha CEO
The Defunct Jalna Tower of Silence
Below is a video of the Towers of Silence in Jalna, Maharashtra. The video commentary is in Marathi and it talks about the total abandonment of the Towers of Silence and many other Zoroastrian properties in the city.
