We have done so many things to our heritage and history which we were not expected to do. We have distorted it, twisted it and have disrespected it. Realising what we have done is the least we can do now!! By Alok Deshpande | The HINDU Blogs As one travels towards the JJ Flyover in… Continue reading Khada Parsi: Restoring the ruptured heritage
Month: April 2013
Mumbai's Zoroastrian Anjuman sells 963 acres of land to Viva Homes
The tiny Parsi-Irani community is one of the largest land owners in and around Mumbai. The Wadia, Godrej and Jeejeebhoy families are some of the big landlords while the Bombay Parsi Punchayat controls over 5,000 apartments in the city. By Nauzer K Bharucha | TNN But few had heard about the century-old Iranian Zoroastrian Anjuman,… Continue reading Mumbai's Zoroastrian Anjuman sells 963 acres of land to Viva Homes
Toilet near Bhikha Behram Well to be Razed
The Bombay high court has directed that a toilet built close to a religious place near Cross Maidan – the over-280-year-old Bhika Behram well, a grade 1 heritage structure – be demolished. The Parsi community has since long been seeking that the toilet, built with consent from the municipal corporation, be demolished. The court order… Continue reading Toilet near Bhikha Behram Well to be Razed
Potential Radiation from Cell Phone Towers Cause Panic in Dadar Parsi Colony
6 cancer cases in 3 yrs, residents call meet to devise strategy. Freny Kavarana, a resident of Shree Samarth building in Dadar’s Parsi Colony, says that she feels “horrible” when sitting in her room. Operated for a cancerous tumour in her stomach last year, Kavarana and three other people in her building blame cell phone… Continue reading Potential Radiation from Cell Phone Towers Cause Panic in Dadar Parsi Colony
Registration Opens for 10th World Zoroastrian Congress 2013
The registration is now open for the 10th World Zoroastrian Congress hosted by the Bombay Parsi Punchayet in Mumbai at the end of the year. Early Bird registration is open till July 31, 2013. Indian Delegate Fees are Rs 8,990 including all taxes. Foreign Delegate Fees are USD 225 including all taxes. The registration is… Continue reading Registration Opens for 10th World Zoroastrian Congress 2013
Ava Jesia: Tower
Ava Jesia’s first book, Tower, takes inspiration from her Parsi upbringing By Indian Express SHE is an English teacher who is currently between jobs, but Avan Jesia has a lot to keep her busy right now. For starters, she is overwhelmed by the response to her book, Tower. A saga of love and loss spanning… Continue reading Ava Jesia: Tower
Refresher Program for Ervads, Ostas, Behdins and Pasbaans at the Cama Athornan In Mumbai
Below is a public service announcement received via email. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF LATE SETH MERWANJI MUNCHERJI CAMA – OUR BENEFACTOR, The EX-STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION of THE M.F. CAMA ATHORNAN INSTITUTE takes great pleasure to announce 12th RESIDENTIAL REFRESHER PROGRAMME FOR ERVADS and OSTAS 5th RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP FOR “BEHDIN PASBAANS” The Ex-Students’ Association of the Mr.… Continue reading Refresher Program for Ervads, Ostas, Behdins and Pasbaans at the Cama Athornan In Mumbai
