After a solemn ten days dedicated to praying for the souls of the departed, the Parsi community celebrated Navroz or new year with faith and fervour on Friday. In the run-up to the festival, veteran cricketer and former India captain Nari Contractor spread cheer among the aspiring players of Parsi Gymkhana by distributing cricket kits… Continue reading Parsis ring in their new yearin Mumbai
Month: August 2011
Parsis of Pune Celebrate New Year
Wishing each other ‘Sal Mubarak,’ the city’s Parsi community celebrated the Navroze or the Parsi New Year on Friday. Warm family gatherings, a visit to the fire temple or agiary, Parsi delicacies like ‘ravo’ and ‘pulav’ play a very important role in the New Year celebrations. ‘Navroze,’ a Persian word, literally means ‘New Day.’ By… Continue reading Parsis of Pune Celebrate New Year
Ahmedabad Parsis Bring in New Year
The Parsi community in the city is gearing up to celebrate their New Year- Navroze on Friday. The 1800 plus Parsis population living in the city plans to celebrate the day with great vigour and enthusiasm. Navroze, derived from Nava Varash, falls on Hormuzd (first day) of Fravardin month (first month) of Parsi calendar. By … Continue reading Ahmedabad Parsis Bring in New Year
Nagpur Parsis Usher in New Year
Known for their philanthropic disposition, peaceful existence and financial well being, the Parsis observe Navroz or New Year with these very traits firmly imprinted upon the celebrations. In the city too, the 515 strong Parsi community is out in full force, dressed traditionally, as it visits the agyari or the fire temple and also the… Continue reading Nagpur Parsis Usher in New Year
Parsis of Karachi to mark Navroz today
The Parsi new year Navroz celebrations started in Karachi on Thursday night. It differs from the Iranian new year, also referred to as Jamshedi NovRuz, which was commemorated towards the end of March at the spring equinox. Navroz day is preceded by Navroz eve when young people meet for dinner and dancing at an event… Continue reading Parsis of Karachi to mark Navroz today
Happy New Year 2011 | Saal Mubarak Y.Z. 1381
On the occasion of the Shehenshahi New Year (Y.Z.1381) Parsi Khabat takes the opportunity to wish you, our dear reader a very happy new year. Our wishes extend to your loved ones, families and friends. May this be the year when we all find the best in ourselves and in others. May this be the… Continue reading Happy New Year 2011 | Saal Mubarak Y.Z. 1381
100th Year of B.D. Petit Parsee General Hospital
On this happy occasion we are proud to inform you that on 27th March, 2011 our Hospital entered its 100th year of caring for our sick and less fortunate community members. Having reserved 53.6% of its total bed capacity of 222 Beds for the poor and deserving members of our community, the Hospital provides a… Continue reading 100th Year of B.D. Petit Parsee General Hospital
Late Lt. Cdr. Firdaus Darabshah Mogal awarded Shaaurya Chakra
President Pratibha Patil has approved gallantry medals for 137 security personnel, including 14 for the country’s third highest peacetime bravery award, the Shaurya Chakra, on the occasion of the 65th Independence Day. Among the other medals named by the president are three Bar to Sena Medal (gallantry), 114 Sena Medal (gallantry), three Nao Sena Medal… Continue reading Late Lt. Cdr. Firdaus Darabshah Mogal awarded Shaaurya Chakra
A Lifetime Quest to Finish a Monumental Encyclopedia of Iran
Ralph Ellison wrote for 40 years without finishing his novel “Juneteenth.” Antoni Gaudí labored 43 years on the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona, but construction continues today. And in the annals of grand quixotica, Ehsan Yarshater also deserves a prominent chapter. By PATRICIA COHEN | New York Times At 53, he embarked on his magnum… Continue reading A Lifetime Quest to Finish a Monumental Encyclopedia of Iran
