The Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community has always excelled in every field of endeavour. There have been a host of industrialists, businessmen, professionals and others who have been honoured either by the nation, state, community or their peers. There are also those, in our community, who have dedicated their lives to human welfare and social issues by… Continue reading Call for Award Nominations: 10th World Zoroastrian Congress
Month: April 2013
So, what is on your plate today?
For the fun-loving Parsi community, one of the most integral elements of a good life is a grand, tasty meal. By Rachel Fernandes, TNN Think Parsi food and there are some trademark dishes that are bound to instantly pop up in your head. Be it the Dhansak or the Patra ni Macchi or the Sali… Continue reading So, what is on your plate today?
Bhicoo Manekshaw: A Tribute
Bhicoo Manekshaw, the food writer has passed away. She wrote really excellent, professionally done and well researched cookbooks, like her book on the food of her Parsi community. By Vikram Doctor | The Economic Times She also promoted good food in more tangible ways, through Basil & Thyme, the Delhi cafe that she created as… Continue reading Bhicoo Manekshaw: A Tribute
Frohar Foundation Presents A Zoroastrian Odyssey
EXHIBITION TIMINGS Thursday 18th April 2013, from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st, April 2013 from 11.30 am to 8.30 pm EXHIBITS Story of Asho Zarathushtra The History of the Iranian Dynasties King Cyrus the Great – First Charter of Human Rights King Darius the Great – Naqsh-e-Rustom… Continue reading Frohar Foundation Presents A Zoroastrian Odyssey
Bhicoo Manekshaw Passes Away
We are saddened to inform the passing away of Bhicoo Manekshaw. She was one of the best known names in the world of gastronomical delights. Her cookbooks on Parsi cooking are some of the best around. Regular reader of Parsi Khabar, Raghu Karnad passed along this sombre news. Raghu says “she will be missed as… Continue reading Bhicoo Manekshaw Passes Away
The Lord Family: Parsi Musicians in Hindi Movies
The Human Factor is a documentary that shall premiere at the 2013 New York International Film Festival. The screening is on May 01, 2013 at the Tribeca Cinemas Independent filmmaker Rudradeep Bhattacharjee’s documentary, The Human Factor showcases the Lords, a family of Parsi musicians who were a part of the orchestras of several big Bollywood… Continue reading The Lord Family: Parsi Musicians in Hindi Movies
Parsi Punchayet dangles carrots to lure children into priesthood
The title of the article by DNA India sets a very negative tone. That’s our opinion here at Parsi Khabar. To save the community’s rituals from becoming extinct, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) has decided to first save those who perform them, the priests. By Ashutosh Shukla | DNA India With more and more children… Continue reading Parsi Punchayet dangles carrots to lure children into priesthood
