From Teheran to Persepolis: All the Glitter of the Empire This is the title of a fantastic website that has the entire event in photographs and text. A definite must read. Website Link
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2500 Years: The Persepolis Celebrations of 1971
Aryanmehr, an Iranian blog has a long write up about the Persepolis celebrations of 1971. We are awake 2,500-year celebrations revisited By Cyrus Kadivar The sky was dark on that Christmas Day in Paris. As I walked down the quiet Avenue du President Wilson the leaves lay sodden in the streets and the howling wind… Continue reading 2500 Years: The Persepolis Celebrations of 1971
The Northernmost Zoroastrian Fire Temple in the World
Source: Sasanika, The History and Culture of Sassanians, UC Irvine School of Humanities The Caucasus is a land of diverse population and beliefs. Today, Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Yazidis live in cities and villages in the valleys and gorges of the region. One religion that had a strong impact on ancient Armenia, Georgia, and the… Continue reading The Northernmost Zoroastrian Fire Temple in the World
To steer Nano, 96 is not old
She captured through her lens India’s tryst with destiny. Now, Homai Vyarawalla wants to be in the driver’s seat when the country makes automobile history. India’s first woman photo-journalist, the 96-year-old Vyarawalla wants to drive a Nano, having reluctantly sold off her Fiat of 54 years as she found it difficult to maintain. “I do… Continue reading To steer Nano, 96 is not old
Pioneer Photojournalist Homai Vyarawalla Wants a Nano
Homai Vyarawalla, owner of 1955 model Fiat, wants to have ‘Nano’ The Nano may target young people and nuclear families, but in Vadodara, the country’s first lady photojournalist cannot wait to book her new car. Homai Vyarawalla is the proud owner of a 1955 model black Fiat. The 94-year-old single Parsi lady lives in a… Continue reading Pioneer Photojournalist Homai Vyarawalla Wants a Nano
Announcement for BPP Trustee Elections
Announcement for the election for the one-off trustee election. Candidatures were received from the following persons for the Election to be held In April 2009, to fill in the vacancy of a Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. The following are the approved candidates: Ervad Adi Dadiba Gowadia Mrs. Armaity Rustom Tirandaz Mr. Maneck Hormusji… Continue reading Announcement for BPP Trustee Elections
Nawaz Modi Singhania on Navroze
Mumbai: It’s an early start to the day for Nawaz Modi Singhania, wife of industrialist Gautam Singhania, just like when she was younger, she says. “New Year binds you with family and religion, and it certainly takes me back to my childhood,” smiles Nawaz, recalling her precious moments spent as a child. “I remember my… Continue reading Nawaz Modi Singhania on Navroze
