The Achaemenid dynastic structure known as the Ka’aba of Zoroaster is on the verge of collapse due to escalating earth sinkage at the ancient site of Naqsh-e Rostam in Fars Province. Published by Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies The measured earth sinkage previously reported by experts was five centimetres, but a new survey shows that… Continue reading Achaemenid K’aba of Zoroaster In Danger of Collapsing
Month: February 2010
Parsis More Prone to Cancer: Study
An alarming statistic emerging from the Mumbai Cancer Registry indicates that Parsis are at a higher risk of getting cancer than those from other communities. By Jyoti Shelar / DNA According to the registry, which is a unit of the Indian Cancer Registry, a higher number of Parsis, especially women, had cancer as compared to… Continue reading Parsis More Prone to Cancer: Study
The Iranian Pilao: Berry at its Best
The Zereshk Pilao is one of the most stunning rice dishes one can possibly serve. The dish has a warm ruby glow with the burberries studding the rice with colour and the saffron with fragrance. This gives this Pilao a superiority and magnificence that is not easily replicated. It is one of the great dishes… Continue reading The Iranian Pilao: Berry at its Best
