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Dr. Feroze Sidhwa Serving in Gaza
Dr. Feroze Y. Sidhwa a Trauma Surgeon from California is currently volunteering at the European Hospital Khan Younis...
Management Marvels: World’s First Business Management Comic
We are happy to share a new venture started by our dear friend and amazing architect and design industry professional Kaiyan K. MistreeLET'S REVOLUTIONIZE MANAGEMENT, ONE COMIC AT A TIME. Management...
Banu Enterprises: Centurial shop marinated in the history of enterprising Parsis and Nagpur
If travelling on Ram Jhula towards Mayo Hospital Square, from the passenger side of the car you might be able to catch a glimpse of a small shop below called Banu Enterprises in Shanichara Market,...
Ervad Zarrir F. Bhandara on a Blood Donation Crusade to Save Lives
Ervad Zarrir F. Bhandara is a true hero. He has donated his platelets and plasma over 538 times, saving over 1,614 lives. His selfless act of compassion has helped countless people in need.Ervad...
Sam Balsara to lead the Indian delegation to AdAsia ’23 Seoul
Sam Balsara, head of the Indian-owned Madison World will be the Leader of the Indian Delegation to the AdAsia'23 at Seoul. The AdAsia, a property of the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations...
8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress Opens in London Today
The 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress opens in London today in a few hours. The 8WZYC will bring over 500 youth from 15 countries together for a 5 day Congress. 8WZYC is hosted by the Zoroastrian...
Exhibition: Influential Zoroastrians Exhibition at WZO House in London
Our dear friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford, the President of the World Zoroastrian Organization is hosting an impressive and wide ranging exhibition titled “Influential Zoroastrians” at the WZO...
Gujarat High Court initiates contempt of court case against Senior Advocate Percy Kavina for asking judge to ‘have some shame’
Kavina had tendered an unconditional apology to Justice Desai after using "unparliamentary language" against the judge during a hearing last week.Senior advocate Percy KavinaArticle by Narsi Benwal...
Bombay Parsi Punchayet Seeks Total Exemption From UCC
Parsi apex body says final draft is being prepared after consulting priests, religious scholars and senior legal advisors Article by Ashutosh M Shukla | Free Press Journal IndiaThe Bombay...
An Introduction to Zoroastrianism: Continuity and Change by Dr. Shernaz Cama
Our dear friend and mentor Dr. Shernaz Cama presents a 6 part series that speaks about the Zoroastrians and the Parsis. Dr. Cama is the founder of the PARZOR Project and also the founding co-chair...
Former students pay tribute at the first Rati F. Cooper Memorial lecture: Bridge between India And Pakistan
“The political divide between India and Pakistan may keep getting wider, but because of Cooper Ma'am, the divide among people got narrower… She was the bridge between the two (countries),” summed up...
Tributes paid to Field Marshal Manekshaw on 15th death anniversary
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the armed forces and the nation, he was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal on 15 January 1973. Tributes paid to Field Marshal Manekshaw on 15th...
Ba Humata Lecture Series July 2023
The July 2023 Ba Humata Lecture Series shall be held on Sunday July 2, 2023 on the theme “ ONENESS CARRIES THECONSCIOUSNESS OF ALLNESS “ ….Ahunavad Gatha & The AhuravarSpeakersErvad Bomanshaw...
UK’s Channel 4 Idents Features Zoroastrian Mobeds Performing a Jashan
Our dear friend Ervad Jimmy Madon can be seen in the new series of five idents put out by UK’s Channel 4. He is joined by another young Mobed Ervad Yazad Unwalla in performing a Jashan Channel 4...
This Indian Fiat 1100 owned by Anosh and Fram Dhondy has done over 9 lakh kms
Few people in the world preserve and maintain their cars as well as the Parsis. The Parsis, one of the oldest communities in modern India, particularly those residing in and around Mumbai, are...
Why is Indian Parsi Community Obsessed with Classic Cars?
The Indian Parsi community is typically known for having a deep passion for automobiles, in general, and classic vehicles, in particular.If you want to experience the true passion for classic cars...
Blood, sweat and Percy-verence!
Percy Hakim, 85, legendary swimming and water polo coach, mentor to a legion of Mumbai swimmers and water polo players, passed away on Sunday. He was cremated at Shivaji Park on Monday morningPercy...
Dinsha Mistree in Conversation with Rahul Gandhi
Our dear friend Dinsha Mistree moderated a Q&A with Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress at Stanford University. The New Global Equilibrium: Talk by Rahul Gandhi at Stanford University...
Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2023
The June Ba Humata Lecture will be on the theme “ DISCIPLINE IS A SENSE, NOT A FENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG: VohuKhashtra Gatha”Speakers: Mobedyar Bomi Damkevala (USA)Ervad Ardavan Solan...
Comic books capture interest of a wide range of audiences, from children to adults: Amar Chitra Katha CEO
IANS: How was the project conceived?Vyas: Our content team has a long wish list of titles for new content. Based on our bandwidth, certain projects take priority. The story of Ardeshir Godrej had...
The Defunct Jalna Tower of Silence
Below is a video of the Towers of Silence in Jalna, Maharashtra. The video commentary is in Marathi and it talks about the total abandonment of the Towers of Silence and many other Zoroastrian...
Parsi Legend Quoted in the World Bank 2023 World Development Report
The annual World Development Report, 2023 by the World Bank quotes a Parsi legend, points to human migration for several thousand years and advocates policy changes to deal with migrants and...
Ronnie K. Irani Awarded Honorary Degree at University of Oklahoma
Ronnie K. Irani of Oklahoma City, an entrepreneur and a geoscience enthusiast whose 43 years in the energy industry led to many commercial developments in oil and gas.Ronnie K. Irani is founder and...
Katayun Kapadia featured in Local Voices: Memories, Stories and Portraits
Our dearest friend, mentor and past FEZANA President Katayun Kapadia is featured in“Local Voices: Memories, Stories, and Portraits,”one of two new exhibitions on view at Grounds For Sculpture in...
Collegium Clears The Appointment Of Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwala As Bombay HC Judge
The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud has recommended a Parsi lawyer for appointment as a Bombay High Court judge, while declining to consider an objection...
Remembering Sherna Gandhy
Bachi Karkaria writes about her friend Sherna Gandhy the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.Of forgetting and RememberingTwice...
Barjor Mehta Appoined as new President of CEPT University in Ahmedabad
CEPT University has announced the appointment of Mr. Barjor Mehta (FA UG ’74), an alum and former director of the School of Planning, as the President and Acting Director of the University for a...
Ba Humata Lecture Series: May 2023
The May 2023 Ba Humata Lecture is scheduled for Sunday May 7, 2023The month’s topic is: Life is an Expression of Our Deepest Realization… Yasna Ha 51.22 & Yenghe-HatamSpeakers:Ervad Rustom...
Tehemton Homi Mehta: 101-year-old Dubai expat reveals secret of long life
Tehemton Mehta lives alone and does all his household chores himselfArticle by Mazhar Farooqui | Khaleej Times Tehemton Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta is not your typical centenarian. This Zoroastrian Dubai...
Parsi swag and style on display at May Queen Ball beauty pageant in Rustom Baug
No one can quite place when the May Queen Ball started really, but most of its loyal audience trace their association with the event to its revival in 1993. For at least three decades, the pageant...
Freyaz Shroff and KurNiv Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Foundation
Our dear friend Freyaz Shroff started the KurNiv Foundation (KNF) 5 years ago. On their 5th anniversary, here is a small presentation of their work and the reach and impact of the foundation. Freyaz...
Shernaz Cama Speaks at the Zoroastrian Museum in Singapore
Our dear friend Dr. Shernaz Cama was recently in Singapore to speak to the Parsi Association there at the new Zoroastrian Museum that was inaugurated last year. PARZOR writes: The Parsi Zoroastrian...
Professor Hoshang Jehangir Unwalla Receives 2022-23 Outstanding Mentor Award from Florida Education Fund’s McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program
Congratulations to Hoshang Unwalla, PhD, who received the 2022-23 Outstanding Mentor Award from the Florida Education Fund’s McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program. The McKnight program aims to...
Ba Humata Lecture Series April 2023
The April 2023 Ba Humata Lecture series shall be on the topic “ ME-NESS & WE-NESS IN CONSCIOUSNESS “Yasna Ha 51.22 & Yenghe-HatamSpeakers: Moobadyar Dr. Nooshin Jahangiri, MD (Iran...
Navroz Special: Firdos Shroff in Conversation with Meher Amalsad
2023 NouRouz Transformational Special ASPIRE TO INSPIRE UNTIL WE EXPIRE With "I AM" ASK-FIRMATIONS with Dr. Firdos Shroff, India & Meher Amalsad, USA. Hosted by Yazdi Tantra and Moderated...
Ba Humata Lecture Series March 2023
The March 2023 Ba Humata Lecture will be on the topic “LIFE IS FOR-GIVING AND FORGIVING Ushtavaiti Gatha Yasna Ha 43.1”SpeakersErvad Poras T. Balsara (United States)Ervad Farhan Panthaki...
Chaos and Nuisance Reign Outside JJ Agiary in Pune
Devout Parsis visiting the Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Agiary on Dastur Meher Road in the Pune Camp area have been sending up a silent prayer for freedom from the chaos prevailing outside their sacred...
Parinaz Hathiram: First Zarathushti Girl to be Awarded the Eagle Scout Award in the USA
We are thrilled to learn that our dear friend Parinaz Homiar Hathiram was recently awarded the Eagle Scout Award. The Eagle Scout Award is the highest award bestowed upon Scouts in the United...
The champion hotelier
Byram D Avari will be remembered for his business acumen, love of sailing and philanthropy Article here Byram D Avari, who passed away in Karachi on January 22 at the age of 81, was more than a...
Coomi Wadia & Areez Khambatta Conferred Padma Shri Awards 2023
On the eve of India’s Republic day, two Parsis are amongst those who are conferred the Padma Awards. The Padma Shri awards are conferred to Areez Khambatta (posthumously) and Coomi Nariman Wadia...
Byram Dinshawji Avari Passes Away
The Parsi community of Karachi and Pakistan lost one of its great stalwarts on January 22nd, with the passing away of Byram D. Avari. Parsi Khabar offers its deepest condolences to the Avari family...
Markham couple opens home for youths struggling with housing
'They're very friendly': Markham couple opens home for youths struggling with housing360°kids seeks community hosts for emergency accommodation Nightstop programIrene Wong | Markham Economist &...
Silver Anniversary Celebrations At WZO Trust Funds’ Bai Maneckbai P P Jeejeebhoy Senior Citizens Centre, Navsari
Earlier in January the Senior Citizen’s Center in Navsari celebrated its 25th Anniversary. Parsi Khabar were honoured to have been invited for the function. Below is a write up by our dear friend...
HumSafer: A Safety App for Truck Drivers by Jehaan Kotwal
Our dear friend, young entrepreneur and CEO of HumSafer Jehaan Kotwal has come out with an app for truck drivers that is designed to save lives, and make trucking safe. Humsafer users technology to...
South African Freedom Fighter Frene Noshir Ginwala passes away: An Obituary
Parsi Khabar is saddened to hear about the passing away of Frene Noshir Ginwala, a leading freedom fighter in South Africa, and the first speaker of an independent South Africa. Our dear friend...
Dr Tehemton Udwadia: We all mourn his loss, says Mumbai’s Parsi community
Mumbai’s Parsis mourn passing of legend Dr Tehemton E Udwadia as they remember a man grand in talent, spirit Surgeon and gastroenterologist Dr Tehemton Erach Udwadia passed away on Saturday,...
Incentive scheme for students at Dadar Athornan Institute
Incentive Scheme for Encouraging Boarders to join Dadar Athornan InstituteThe Dadar Athornan Institute (DAI) established in 1919 by the Athornan Mandal, Mumbai is the only seminary that provides...
Jamshed Ghadiali Makes His 350th Blood Donation
Our very dear friend Jamshed Ghadiali from New York writes in…On December 18, 2022 I gave my 350th blood donation. It all started on August 28, 1965 when three friends went to the Indian Red Cross...
Ba Humata Lecture Series January 2023
The January 2023 Ba Humata Talk will be on the topic “LET'S SHOWER OUR POWER TO FLOWER AND EMPOWER” Vohukshatra Gatha Yasna Ha 51.1 There will be a special TanDorosti prayer From Iran in the...
The Ostowari Story
Dinyar Mistry sends us this beaituful write up about the Ostowari family. This is a love story. It is a story about a family’s love for their community and the lengths they went to. I am writing...
Ba Humata Lecture Series December 2022
The December 2022 Ba Humata Lecture Series will be on the topic “ IN LIFE... WHAT YOU EMPHASIZE MULTIPLIES, AMPLIFIES AND UNIFIES: The Zarathushti Prayers”Speakers: Ervad Mehbad Dastur (Canada)Ervad...