The 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress opens in London today in a few hours. The 8WZYC will bring over 500 youth from 15 countries together for a 5 day Congress. 8WZYC is hosted by the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe and its Young Zoroastrians youth committee. The Congress returns to London after 26 years when… Continue reading 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress Opens in London Today
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Exhibition: Influential Zoroastrians Exhibition at WZO House in London
Our dear friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford, the President of the World Zoroastrian Organization is hosting an impressive and wide ranging exhibition titled “Influential Zoroastrians” at the WZO House in Londo, UK. Below is a report of the same published in the Jam-e-Jamshed weekly newspaper. You can download a PDF of the report here
Gujarat High Court initiates contempt of court case against Senior Advocate Percy Kavina for asking judge to ‘have some shame’
Kavina had tendered an unconditional apology to Justice Desai after using “unparliamentary language” against the judge during a hearing last week. Senior advocate Percy Kavina Article by Narsi Benwal | Bar and Bench The Gujarat High Court on Monday initiated suo motu contempt of court proceedings against Senior Advocate Percy Kavina for using “unparliamentary” language… Continue reading Gujarat High Court initiates contempt of court case against Senior Advocate Percy Kavina for asking judge to ‘have some shame’
Bombay Parsi Punchayet Seeks Total Exemption From UCC
Parsi apex body says final draft is being prepared after consulting priests, religious scholars and senior legal advisors Article by Ashutosh M Shukla | Free Press Journal India The Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) has informed the community members that they are seeking “total exemption” from the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The message was circulated on… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Punchayet Seeks Total Exemption From UCC
An Introduction to Zoroastrianism: Continuity and Change by Dr. Shernaz Cama
Our dear friend and mentor Dr. Shernaz Cama presents a 6 part series that speaks about the Zoroastrians and the Parsis. Dr. Cama is the founder of the PARZOR Project and also the founding co-chair of the Zoroastrian Return To Roots Program. This Lecture Series is presented by Dr. Shernaz Cama at Lady Sri Ram… Continue reading An Introduction to Zoroastrianism: Continuity and Change by Dr. Shernaz Cama
She Gave The World 20,000 Babies: Dr. Firuza Parikh
The magic and wonder of advanced medicine hit home last Friday, July 7, 2023, when at an event at a south Mumbai hotel all the 30-40 children and teenagers in the room were ‘test tube’ babies — IVF kids. It was a room full of hope and possibility. Joy. And love. The grand godmother of… Continue reading She Gave The World 20,000 Babies: Dr. Firuza Parikh
Former students pay tribute at the first Rati F. Cooper Memorial lecture: Bridge between India And Pakistan
“The political divide between India and Pakistan may keep getting wider, but because of Cooper Ma’am, the divide among people got narrower… She was the bridge between the two (countries),” summed up Malaysia-based Bharat Avalani, another alumnus. “Give your boy to us and we will make him a man” – late Rati F Cooper used… Continue reading Former students pay tribute at the first Rati F. Cooper Memorial lecture: Bridge between India And Pakistan
Tributes paid to Field Marshal Manekshaw on 15th death anniversary
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the armed forces and the nation, he was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal on 15 January 1973. Tributes paid to Field Marshal Manekshaw on 15th death anniv Wreath laying ceremony held for Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw at Wellington on Wednesday COIMBATORE: A wreath laying ceremony was… Continue reading Tributes paid to Field Marshal Manekshaw on 15th death anniversary
Zubin Mehta to Conduct SOI in Mumbai in August 2023
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
