This is a letter from Shirin J. Mistry, circulated on a newsgroup which sums up the end to the controversey of the sculpture. These are the views of the author, and not Parsi Khabar Dear Mr Schipperheyn, May I add my own small voice to that of the thousands of Zoroastrians who are grateful to… Continue reading Thank You Peter
Month: March 2006
Sculpture Controversey put to end
Peter Schipperheyn, the sculptor shot into the Zoroastrian spotlight all of a sudden a few days ago because of his upcoming work Amidst all the controversey and the mud-slinging, Peter was gracious enough to explain his viewpoint, elaborated here. Today he has announced that Name change, This sculpture will no longer be named as originally… Continue reading Sculpture Controversey put to end
Meher Bhargava Dies
NDTV Correspondent Monday, March 27, 2006 (Lucknow): The Lucknow High Court and other courts in the city remained shut on Monday to protest against the murder of Meher Bhargava. Meher, the wife of Congress politician Luv Bhargava, died on Saturday after she was shot in the neck in late February while trying to protect her… Continue reading Meher Bhargava Dies
“Zarathustra” the Sculpture
Post UPDATED since original posting. Read ahead. Today morning I received a forwarded email from Adil Nariman, from Sydney Australia. It brought to my attention, the events that will lead to the unveiling of Australia’s most imposing bronze nude statue. While this would otherwise be very good news, it rankled me when I read about… Continue reading “Zarathustra” the Sculpture
Persian-Iranian Parade 2006 In New York City…
The third annual Persian-Iranian Parade, held along the fifteen blocks of Madison Avenue in New York City on March 19, drew a record cheering crowd of Iranian Americans, curious tourists and mainstream Americans. The colorful parade, with a large number of activities, music bands, dance ensembles, flags and floats, carriages and performers, marchers and dignitaries,… Continue reading Persian-Iranian Parade 2006 In New York City…
Tears, anger and some action
AT 4.56 pm on Sunday, Mehar Bhargava moved into her permanent resting place, Hormuzd Bagh –the Parsi cemetery at Narhi since 1902– alongside her mother Naja Kharas, whose epitaph read: “Tears alone won’t be able to reflect what we feel.” And sure enough, women came in large numbers to bid a final adieu to the… Continue reading Tears, anger and some action
Norouz in Sistan va Baluchistan Province
People of Zabol in Sistan va Baluchistan province start the celebration of the New Year from the last five days of the year. Panjak traditional ceremony is held in Khajeh Mountain during these days. “From the ancient times every 12 months had 30 days throughout the year in Sistan va Baluchistan province. Therefore, 5 extra… Continue reading Norouz in Sistan va Baluchistan Province
