Month: June 2008

Zoroastrian Tower of Silence

A “Tower of Silence” is the place where Zoroastrians laid their dead to rest in the life-giving power of the sun. Zarathustra is the ancient Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism 3500 years ago. The ancient creed which was the dominant religion during the Sassanid era greatly influenced other religions and is still practiced worldwide, especially… Continue reading Zoroastrian Tower of Silence

Chaiye Hame Bawaji

This is a wonderful piece written by Ms. Natasha Viraf Deboo of Poona The word 'Parsi' is derived from the word Pars or Persia. Hence, Parsi literally means 'people who have come from Persia'. And what progress we have made since then! From coming as humble refugees from Iran , to building great empires like… Continue reading Chaiye Hame Bawaji

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No Family Planning for Parsis

NCM’s pill for falling Parsi numbers: no family planning CITHARA PAUL Posted online: Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 0034 hrs New Delhi, June 13: Concerned about the dwindling population of the Parsi community in the country, the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has come up with a religious concoction containing a heavy dose of morality… Continue reading No Family Planning for Parsis

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This is a youtube video about the Parsis of Bombay and the issues that face the community today. If the video does not show, please click here

Villoo Patell Bags Top French Award

Villoo Morawala Patell, founder-chairperson of India's leading life sciences firm Avesthagen Ltd, was on April 23 honoured with a top civilian award by the French government for her entrepreneurship and significant contribution in the scientific field. The Officier de L'Ordre National du Merite (Officer of the National Order of Merit) award was presented to Patell… Continue reading Villoo Patell Bags Top French Award

Parsi Kolah No Sarko

Among Indian vinegars the most interesting by far is the dark and complex tasting barrel matured sugar-cane vinegar made by E.F.Kolah & Sons of Navsari since 1885. Parsis are the other Indian community to use vinegar in their cooking, perhaps a link to the many sour flavours of Persian cooking, and Kolah’s is their vinegar… Continue reading Parsi Kolah No Sarko

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