Despite declining numbers of Zoroastrians worldwide, immigrants from India and Iran help the religion grow in Chicago area The ancient faith of Zoroastrianism is in decline worldwide, its numbers dwindling after centuries of conquest, persecution and diaspora. But it’s a different story in Illinois, where Immigration from two countries—Iran and India—has led to a surge… Continue reading Zoroastrian faith flourishing in Illinois
Month: December 2008
Rebuilding the House of Tata
By Richard Orange When Vehran Irani, a senior staff member, stepped for the first time into the central stairway of the Taj Palace hotel on Saturday, what he saw broke his heart. The walls were shot to pieces, mirrors shattered, carpets charred. But as he walked up to the first floor, he noticed something unexpected.… Continue reading Rebuilding the House of Tata
A monument to love – Mumbai’s Taj Mahal
By Russi M. Lala A horrific terrorist attack has ravaged one of Mumbai’s most-loved symbols and taken the lives of many of its dedicated staff. This heritage hotel was not started as a commercial venture. It was Jamsetji Tata’s gift to the city he loved — as the Taj Mahal of Agra was Shah Jahan’s… Continue reading A monument to love – Mumbai’s Taj Mahal
