Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation, especially the Parsi community, on the occasion of Navroz, the New Year Day of the Zoroastrians. In his message, Dr. Singh said that the festival is an occasion to celebrate the diversity of our country. It marks a new beginning and inspires us to rejoice in… Continue reading PM greets Parsis on occasion of Navroz
Month: March 2008
Avesthagen to Use Affymetrix Microarrays in Parsi Study
Affymetrix signed an agreement with Avesthagen for the use of its microarray technology in The AvestaGenome Project™, a genetic study of over 60,000 Parsi individuals. Based in India, the project aims at exploring the genetic basis of longevity and creating a genetic, genealogic, and medical database of the Parsi-Zoroastrian population. The project is designed to… Continue reading Avesthagen to Use Affymetrix Microarrays in Parsi Study
Katayun Saklat: Parsee artist from Calcutta
Katayun Saklat, the septuagenarian Parsee artist from Calcutta, was here as an organiser of Art in Industry painting workshop held at the Centre for Excellence. The co-owner of art gallery in Calcutta, Gallery K2, and the owner of another art gallery named after her, Gallery Katayun, shares how she became a stained glass artist. Born… Continue reading Katayun Saklat: Parsee artist from Calcutta
Who are they talking to?
Dr. Kersey Antia was in the Zoroastrian news recently, for better or for worse. In fact, the officers at the Colaba Police Station will also tell you who he is. Dr. Antia came to Mumbai to proliferate and zealously canvass for conversion into the Zoroastrian faith. He purportedly has his degrees and his knowledge. He… Continue reading Who are they talking to?
