NO, no, no. No blinding flash, not again,” shouted Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace, as the Parsi photographer, a woman in her early thirties, clicked her camera using a big bulb for flash. “Gandhiji was a trifle annoyed as he came out of a prayer meeting on that winter evening,” recalls Homai Vyarawalla,… Continue reading Vyarawalla: Witness to History
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Life without Parsis would be like bun without maska
And for the last Saturday before Parsi New Year, the fifth without Busybee, a few stray thoughts. by Farzana Contractor | Saturday, March 18, 2006 11:11:0 IST Without doubt, life without Parsis would be like bun without maska, patia without the prawns. It is a community that lends charm to our living. It would be… Continue reading Life without Parsis would be like bun without maska
Humata Hukhta Hvarashta strikes a century
The only serial based on Zoroastrian religion and culture, completed 100 episodes recently Funded only by donations, Humata Hukhta Hvarashta — the only serial on air based on Zoroastrian religion — completed 100 episodes last Sunday. “Through this serial we wish to promote awareness of the significance of our rituals and a deeper understanding of… Continue reading Humata Hukhta Hvarashta strikes a century
Joy Ride
As the Parsi couple in their jalopy who often gave a lift to the troubled heroine, Dinesh Hingoo and Piloo Wadia immortalized the quintessential Parsi eccentricity on-screen. Piloo in her traditional gara-saree and Dinesh in the shining black topi highlighted the Parsi accent and their penchant for autumnal romance. Thanks to this comic pair that… Continue reading Joy Ride
New Things Coming to Parsi Khabar
The blog has completed six months and now is heading in a new direction. As the blog evolves, we thank all the people who have taken the time and effort to send us their suggestions and criticism for making this a better site.W We expect the same in the days to come.
Bombay’s Opium Past
… The bungalows of Malabar and Cumbala Hills, of Breach Candy and Walkeshwar were mostly Parsi-owned and unexceptionally lent out to Europeans. … Read On…
The Magi of the East
‘the Magi’. Now, historically, the magi were well known as astronomers, interpreters of omens and dreams, even kingmakers whose duties included electing the king. But more importantly, they were the hereditary members of a priestly class in ancient Persian kingdom of Parthia (now Iran) — or priests of Zoroastrianism, the religion of the modern day… Continue reading The Magi of the East
