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A Global Gathering of Young Zarathushti Leaders The 3rd World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum (WZYLF) concluded on...

What do Freddie Mercury and the family that founded Tata Steel have in common? Apart from global success, they all...

Mumbai: The trust that runs a sanatorium in Sanjan, Gujarat, near the monument commemorating the Parsi community's arrival in India eleven centuries ago, has decided to sell it as the declining...

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your words come to life and being celebrated for them? Here’s your chance! The Global Council for Zoroastrians Trust (GCZT) has announced the The Ethics of Giving: A...

A historic Vatican audience honours decades of work for the Chagossian people and celebrates Zoroastrian values of truth and justice.For Richard and Zerbanoo Gifford of Newnham on Severn, a recent...

No Child Should Die in the Dawn of Their LifeEach September, when the days turn crisp and summer gives way to fall, Sheroo Kanga of Cranbury, New Jersey, laces up her shoes and joins thousands...

Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against IceArticle by Aaron Glantz | The GuardianThe arrest of a US army veteran who protested against the Trump...

It’s hard to imagine that Bombay (now Mumbai) once came to a screeching halt over stray dogs. Almost 200 years ago, this city shut shop, marched in the streets, and very nearly brought the East...

A Parsi businessman fell victim to a birthday scam, with cybercriminals impersonating him to solicit fake donations, prompting a police investigation. Article by Vinay Dalvi A reputed Parsi...

UPDATE: Since we published the post below, our friend Sunnu Golwala has reached out with the following update. We thank everyone who took the effort to resolve this issue.  "...On July 31, 2025, the...

Shahnaz Pestonji was a nurse, a mom, a grandmother and a wife. Her two daughters and her husband are now left with the grief of a tragic death after she was fatally stabbed in a North York plaza...

Satara Farmer Brings Back Rare Mango Once Grown Across Mumbai & Gifted to British RoyaltyArticle by Hiren Kumar Bose | The Better IndiaOn a quiet June morning in Vechale village in Maharashtra,...

Parsiana was founded in in November 1964 by Pestonji Warden. The magazine covered articles about the Parsis, their Zoroastrian religion, history, traditions, and the fierce debates that grips the...

We are delighted to share that Tehmina Kaoosji, a respected journalist, communications strategist, and advocate for gender equality, has been named one of Tatler Asia’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow...

Today marks the opening of the inaugural ZASHA World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat, a transformative, week-long gathering of dynamic Zoroastrian women leaders from around the globe. Hosted...

Virginia’s House Bill 2783 went into effect on July 1, making the public display of Nazi symbols a criminal offense and formally distinguishing Adolf Hitler’s “Hakenkreuz” from the sacred Swastika,...

Del Irani, Reaches 1.7 Million Views per Episode with Experian ExchangeZoroastrian journalist and media trailblazer Del Irani has achieved a remarkable milestone with Experian Exchange, the...

On Friday morning, Israel struck major nuclear facilities in Iran, in what it said was "pre-emptive military action" aimed at thwarting the nation’s attempts to build nuclear weapons. Article by...

In a compelling new episode of And Now, Love, host Cynthia Marks is joined by Dr. Niaz Kasravi—nationally recognized expert on criminal justice reform and human rights—for an unflinching...

A video featuring dancers sashaying to a sacred Zoroastrian prayer mixed with club music has appalled Parsis. Following the community uproar, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), their apex trust, said...

On April 8th, 2025, the DHABKAR-SURAT edition of a local Gujarat newspaper reported a deeply troubling statement made by the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, during a convocation speech at Veer...

In a decisive move, over 100 members of the Poona Parsee Panchayat (PPP), led by Chairperson Adv. Marazban Irani, gathered to remove an unauthorized boundary erected by land grabbers on sacred trust...

From a gated community for her Zoroastrian faith in Pakistan's megacity Karachi, 22-year-old Elisha Amra has waved goodbye to many friends migrating abroad as the ancient Parsi community dwindles....

The ‘Bhikha Behram no kuvo’ enshrines the name of the man who sank it in 1725.Article by Bachi Karkaria | ScrollMembers of the Parsi community at the Bhika Behram well in Mumbai's Churchgate area. |...

Even as the Parsis celebrate Navroz on Friday by visiting fire temples, decorating homes, wearing traditional attire and spending time with the family, in Sanjan, South Gujarat, from where it all...

Rohinton Nariman: A brilliant mind and a fearless judge On February 14, the Parsi community of Secunderabad and Hyderabad felicitated Delhi-based Retired Justice Nariman at the Parsi DharamsalaBy...

ZASHA Retreat 2025World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025: Embracing Sacred LeadershipAfter the resounding success of the World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum, we invite you to be part of...

A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav village, Hansot taluka, where smugglers stole cash and silver ornaments worth ₹1.36 lakh.A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav...

The ancient religion is estimated to have less than 100,000 practicing followers worldwide.By Eric Killelea, Religion ReporterFeb 6, 2025The Bhandara Atash Kadeh in Houston. Courtesy of Bhandara...

The spirit of unity and compassion runs through the Parsi Community everywhere: The Parsi Community in Auckland is predominantly resident in East Auckland(Supplied Photo of Participants at ‘Jamva...

Meet Parsi family which dominates Pakistan’s highly-regulated liquor business, owns Asia’s oldest distillers, its name is…, net worth is….Under Isphanyar Bhandara, Murree Brewery has thrived despite...

Pakistani author whose novels offered an insight into the Parsi community and highlighted the challenges of reconciling different culturesShah Meer BalochFri 10 Jan 2025 09.56 ESTThe author Bapsi...

The new role builds on years of Amaria’s work across the newsroom, producing eye-catching, high-impact journalismWashington Post(Courtesy of Kainaz Amaria)By WashPostPRAn announcement from...

Bapsi Sidhwa, a globally celebrated author and a prominent voice in cultural and partition literature, passed away on Wednesday in Houston, Texas, at the age of 86. Her death is a loss not just for...

In article article authored by Kristina Killgrove and published on LIVE SCIENCE Geographical barriers and cultural differences can prevent people from mingling with their neighbors, leading to...

Satara (Maharashtra): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, travelled to Maharashtra to attend the funeral of Raiyan B. Banaji, son of leading Mumbai ophthalmologist Dr Burjor P. Banaji,...

The head of Iran's Zoroastrian community, Dr. Mehraban Puladi, is on a religious and cultural tour in India. On Monday, he visited the three-century-old Bhikha Behram well at Churchgate, an...

In the third episode of Season 2, Zoroverse features Ervad Sheherazad Pavri, a prominent, celebrated priest in the global Zoroastrian community. The location of the podcast is a beautiful beach in...

Our dearest friend Sheroo Kanga a long time resident of New Jersey and a lifelong active member of the Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) has led a team in the Annual St. Judes...