Category: Books

We are happy to provide a downloadble copy of the Ahya Yasa Nemangha. This book is a study of the Gathas of Prophet Zarathushtra containing the Text with Literal Translation into English, and an accompanying Commentary. The author Shirin Dara Contractor has provided this book as a free download for all readers, and is exclusively… Continue reading Ahya Yasa Nemangha: The Gathas

Behramji Malabari (1853-1912) was a social reformer, journalist, poet, travel writer/ethnographer and vital catalyst of change, who did much to shape the national reform discourse in late-19th century Western India. Born in Baroda and raised in Surat, Malabari moved to Bombay at age 15 and the metropolis became the central site of his myriad investigations… Continue reading Our Parsi Rich Have Fallen on Evil Days: A Sharp Account of the Community in the 19th Century

After suffering a stroke in her 20s, Dina Pestonji, who grew up in Willowdale, had a long road to recovery ahead. That road included penning a book, Surviving Myself: How an Eating Disorder, a Car Accident and a Stroke Taught Me to Love My Life and Start Living It. It helped her deal with long-standing… Continue reading Toronto author builds new life after a stroke, eating disorder

Dina Pestonji wanted to inspire women through her book, Surviving Myself A Toronto woman has written a book about her struggles with an eating disorder, recovering from a car crash and two strokes, hoping her challenges will inspire other women. Article by Lisa Xing | CBC Despite having plenty of love and affection from her… Continue reading Dina Pestonji: How this woman overcame 2 strokes at 29, ran half-marathon 10 months later

Bomb blasts, the trial of General Musharraf, socialite parties and beer from a Parsi-run brewery are some of the things Indian journalist Meena Menon experienced during her stint in Islamabad. Her book, Reporting Pakistan, highlights the spirit of ordinary people in the face of political tumult. This review of her book is written by Anahita… Continue reading Parties, Parsis and Politics in Pakistan

New Book traces the history of Indians in Shanghai. The number of Indians living in Shanghai was possibly at its peak in 1936, at around 3,000. They were a mix of burly Sikh policemen and busy businessmen mostly from the Sindhi, Parsi and Bohra communities. Article by Sutirtho Patranobis | Hindustan Times A new book… Continue reading New book traces history of Sikhs, Parsis, Bohra Muslims who made Shanghai home

We are happy to announce that the beautiful coffee table book edited by our dear friend Meher Bhesania of Dubai UAE. “Zarathushtra and the Origins of Zoroastrianism” is now available and shipping from the United States. This book was launched at the recently concluded 11th World Zoroastrian Congress in Perth, Australia Book Highlights: A story… Continue reading Now Available in United States: Zarathushtra and the Origins of Zoroastrianism

Author Kainaz Jussawalla informs us…. ‘We all have deep dark secrets …..’’ That is  the crux of my first  novel published by Crossword  book stores in June 2017 It was followed by a massive book launch in July 2017 and Javed Akhtar who was the chief guest praised it and spoke of the book and… Continue reading Coffee days champagne nights and other secrets by Kainaz Jussawalla

Hello World is a beautiful new story book retold by Shazneen Rabadi Gandhi and illustrated by Gulshan Pagdiwala. As described, it tells the simplified version of the Zoroastrian Story of Creation. Book review by Mehernaaz and Ava Irani This book, sitting there at the table im mediately caught my eye and as I went to… Continue reading Hello World – The Zoroastrian Story of Creation: Book Review