CHN.com the 80-odd works that are the centrepiece of the museum’s next show, opening on Friday, called Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia.
Category: Culture
The genius of Sam Tata
Mid-Day.com An unabashed admirer of the Parsi community, I am often bedazzled by the exploits — in many cases, unknown and unheralded — of sons of that faith, who have brought name and glory to their community and country beyond the shores of India.
Calcutta Crumbling
Calcutta Telegraph – Calcutta,India … dilapidation. pThe oldest Zoroastrian fire temple was erected by the Banajis, one of the oldest Parsi families of the city. But …
Save Persepolis
The Islamic Republic of Iran has embarked on the finalizing stages of a dam construction in south of Iran that will ultimately drown the archeological sites of Pasargad and Persepolice, the ancient capital of the Archimedean Empire – a rich and complex site that, since its inception, has been considered by all writers of antiquity… Continue reading Save Persepolis
Film On Gujarat Riots To Screen At Pusan Festival
Bollyvista – Canada “Parzania” is the breathtaking untold story of a Parsi family trapped in the communal violence in Gujarat, where their 10 year old son comes up missing. …
Ahmedabad textile workshop revives lost glory of Parsi embroidery
web123india.com …one-week long workshop, with an aim to revive the lost glory of classic Parsi embroidery “Gara”…
Interfaith Calendar
Tennessean.com …..Sept. 17 — Feast of Mithra — Zoroastrian — Festival focusing on god Mithra as the angel of light. From ancient times in Iran it has been a time of gratitude for life and light……
