Category: Culture

Anglicisation Of The Parsis

by Polly Noshir Chenoy My mother’s contention is: “British gayan ne’ opre vadhare British thai gayan” (We have become more British after the British have left). This, she attributes mostly to the fact that the Parsis; especially the younger generation speak no other language except English and have no knowledge of any Indian language. But… Continue reading Anglicisation Of The Parsis

The secret of embroidering a Parsi ‘gara’

The secret of embroidering a Parsi ‘gara’ is now being taught to those willing to learn, as a part of a five-day workshop at Khareghat Colony Parsi gara embroidery, which is a specialty of the Parsi community has long been appreciated by the fashion industry all over the country. History suggests that this beautiful silk… Continue reading The secret of embroidering a Parsi ‘gara’

Celebrating old age by making a difference in society

“Problems of the aged are not confined to the elderly but also impact the younger generation,” A.M. Sethna, president of Parzor Foundation that deals with issues of the Parsi community, told IANS. Around 30 percent of youths in the Parsi community have not been able to get married as they have the responsibility of their… Continue reading Celebrating old age by making a difference in society

Indian Cattle Drug Is Killing Vultures

Wednesday, March 29, 2006; 6:20 PM BOMBAY, India — Conservationists said Wednesday that they expect Indian authorities soon to ban a cattle drug blamed for killing more than 90 percent of the country’s vultures. Millions of long-billed, slender-billed and oriental white-backed vultures have died in South Asia after eating cattle carcasses tainted with diclofenac, an… Continue reading Indian Cattle Drug Is Killing Vultures

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