The 4th trip of the Zoroastrian Return To Roots program kicked off today in Mumbai. Over 24 Zoroastrian youth from USA, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates will participate in a 13 day trip through Mumbai and Gujarat. At the opening orientation ceremony at the Cusrow Baug Pavilion, Aban Marker-Kabraji, Co-Chair;… Continue reading 4th Zoroastrian Return To Roots Trip Kicks Off in Mumbai
Author: Mehernaaz Shovir Irani
Return To Roots: Radio Interview with Hrishi Kay and Arzan Sam Wadia
Parsi Khabar founder Arzan Sam Wadia also helps run the Zoroastrian Return To Roots Program as its Program Director was invited to Radio One 94.3 FM Morning talk show with the gret Hrishi Kay to talk about the program. Below is the full interview on SoundCloud. The 4th edition of the Zoroastrian Return To Roots… Continue reading Return To Roots: Radio Interview with Hrishi Kay and Arzan Sam Wadia
FEZANA AT 30: Year Long Celebrations Kick Off
The apex body of Zoroastrians in North America, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America kicks off its 30th Anniversary Celebrations this weekend with a Gala function at its birthplace in Chicago, USA. Over 150 Zarathushtis will gather for an evening of merriment, celebration and a sit-down Lagan Nu Bhonu…a traditional Parsi Wedding Feast.… Continue reading FEZANA AT 30: Year Long Celebrations Kick Off
Press Release: FEZANA 29th Annual General Meeting in Detroit Michigan
The 29th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America was held over Friday 29th April to Sunday May 01, 2016. The AGM was hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Michigan and held at the Holiday Inn Farmington Hills in Novi, Michigan. Nearly 100 delegates representing the various FEZANA Member Associations,… Continue reading Press Release: FEZANA 29th Annual General Meeting in Detroit Michigan
The Guiness Record Holding Zoroastrian Woman’s Journey
What one word comes to mind when you think Crochet, Charity and Achievement? Zoroastrian. Article by Mehernaaz Shovir Irani |Co-Editor Parsi Khabar Early this year, a determined lady named Subashri Natrajan from Chennai decided that she wanted to create a Guiness World Record in crocheting the world’s largest blanket by beating a group of women… Continue reading The Guiness Record Holding Zoroastrian Woman’s Journey
Visiting the Iranshah during the Utsav: Be a True Zarathushti
Dear Fellow Zoroastrians, A large number of us are packing our bags to attend the first Iranshah Udwada Utsav.. Still others aren’t interested or are deterred due to the expected numbers that will descend on our wonderfully serene, tiny and pristine Udwada. There are a few amongst us who are choosing to not attend on… Continue reading Visiting the Iranshah during the Utsav: Be a True Zarathushti
Xerxes V. Dastur: Know Your Candidate
In our effort to highlight and introduce the various candidates in the elections for the Trusteeship of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet, we wrote to Xerxes V. Dastur and asked him some questions via email. Here are Xerxes’ responses. We thank him for taking the time to answer these in detail. Q. If elected, you will… Continue reading Xerxes V. Dastur: Know Your Candidate
Parsi Culture and Cuisine at the Sofitel Mumbai: A Review
It is not very often I am happily surprised by a personal experience. As a native Mumbaikar, I’d think I’ve seen quite a bit. But I got mine late last week in the most (again) surprising of places. The much loved and seeping-with-old-world-charm Ripon Club along with Sofitel Hotel at Bandra Kurla Complex are hosting… Continue reading Parsi Culture and Cuisine at the Sofitel Mumbai: A Review
Parsi Presence at the Narendra Modi Megaevent at Madison Square Garden in New York City
Sunday September 28th, 2014 was the perfect Fall Sunday in New York City. It was like any other Sunday except for the fact that 20,000 Indians swarmed like bees to a honeypot. Madison Square Garden; the legendary venue that has seen the likes of Frazier v/s Ali; Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra; was to witness… Continue reading Parsi Presence at the Narendra Modi Megaevent at Madison Square Garden in New York City
