While a dwindling community struggles to survive, filmmaker Shernaz Italia documents the little-known lives of the Delhi Parsis who moved to the capital at the turn of the 19th century “Aavoji, aavo, aavo! Welcome to Delhi! Let me show you my beautiful city.” The booming voice of Nowrosji Kapadia could be heard across the length… Continue reading Navroz in New Delhi: Shernaz Italia
Month: March 2015
Parsis Want Courses in Zoroastrianism at University of Bombay
The Parsi community wants the government to encourage universities to start courses on Zoroastrian studies. At a recent meeting with the National Minority Commission, the Parsis put forward their request to start such courses that will cover the rich history and the dying dialects of the community. Zoroastrian scholar and trustee of the Bombay Parsi… Continue reading Parsis Want Courses in Zoroastrianism at University of Bombay
The French In My Food: Niloufer Mavalvala
Good friend of Parsi Khabar and amazing chef and author Niloufer Mavalvala is now on Huffington Post. Check out her latest column. Growing up in a generous family in Karachi, our dining table was an open and welcoming place to gather around. There was hardly a day when we did not have extended family, friends,… Continue reading The French In My Food: Niloufer Mavalvala
A judge who knows God
Your faith in the judiciary may notch up if we tell you that justice Rohintan Fali Nariman, one of Supreme Court’s judges is an ardent man of God once his judicial duties have been meted. And if justice Markandey Katju (referring from his blog post from the year 2014) is to be believed, justice Nariman… Continue reading A judge who knows God
Parsi sisters move SC seeking freedom to enter religious places
Kindling hope for a large number of Parsi women who marry outside their religion, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging a decision by its religious council banning their entry into Fire Temple or the Tower of Silence to participate in the funeral ceremonies of their parents and relatives. Article by Harish… Continue reading Parsi sisters move SC seeking freedom to enter religious places
Meet the Scientist: Dr. Adi Bulsara
Adi Bulsara, scientist, holds a 3-axis coupled-core magnetometer originally developed for C-IED applications at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific. (Photo by Alan Antczak Released) WHO: Dr. Adi Bulsara. He grew up in Bombay, India, in a very conservative society. He’s a part of the last few remaining members of the Zoroastrian religion… Continue reading Meet the Scientist: Dr. Adi Bulsara
Beloved But Left Behind
There was a royal feast at Aunty Villy Engineer 96th birthday. There was cake, and there was suuji ka halwa too. Everybody inside the Parsi General Hospital came to the party; Aunty Nargis Gyara, Aunty Khorshed Malbari and her sister too. Then there were Gulbanoo Bamji and Homy Gadiali, secretaries of the hospital. The men… Continue reading Beloved But Left Behind
