First Parsi to sit in the House of Lords says Britain has failed to maximise its relations with India as trade figures dip Lord Karan Faridoon Bilimoria – the first Zoroastrian Parsi to sit in the House of Lords has said that Britain has failed to maximize its relations with India as trade figures dip.… Continue reading Lord Karan Bilimoria Laments that Britain has failed to maximise its relations with India
Month: August 2015
Everyday Parsi: Ervad Soli P. Dastur
Our sixth author in the 2015 Everyday Parsi series is Ervad Soli P. Dastur A Mobed’s Recollections and Involvement in Muktad Gatha Days! On the P&O SS Oronsay ship somewhere near Suez Canal during the first part of August 1960, we some 20 or so J. N. Tata Endowment Scholars on our way to USA/UK… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Ervad Soli P. Dastur
PVR Director’s Rare to release “The Path of Zarathustra” this September
Directed by Oorvazi Irani, The Path of Zarathustra is all set to release under the PVR Director’s Rare banner on September 4, 2015. The movie touches upon the theme of Parsi community and their ancient faith – Zoroastraianism, founded by the first Prophet, Zarathustra. The movie will see a release in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi/NCR, Banagalore… Continue reading PVR Director’s Rare to release “The Path of Zarathustra” this September
Everyday Parsi: Ervad Vispi Jehangir Mirza
Our fifth author in the 2015 Everyday Parsi series is Ervad Vispi Jehangir Mirza 18 days of Muktad in Udvada Ervad Vispi Jehangir Mirza writes The preparations of Muktad started on Aspandad mahino and Aspandad roj, which was called Vis ma di nu Parabh. The marble tables with metal stands were brought out from the… Continue reading Everyday Parsi: Ervad Vispi Jehangir Mirza
Mumbai Parsis hail upcoming New Year with food, fun and frolic
Who needs to travel around the world to experience different cultures when you live in a country where multiple cultures nestle together? India is truly blessed to taste the flavours a myriad of cultural celebrations, each one with it’s unique touch. One such is the Parsi New Year or Navroz celebrated on the first day… Continue reading Mumbai Parsis hail upcoming New Year with food, fun and frolic
Four Parsis came together to talk food, culture, quirks, and more food
Be it the impeccable maintenance of their vehicles or their unique style of swearing, Parsi quirks are legendary. Ahead of the Parsi New Year (August 18), we invited entrepreneur Kainaz Messman, stand-up comedian Neville Shah, archeologist and caterer Kurush Dalal, and playwright Meherzad Patel to talk about the community. Article in Hindustan Times (From left)… Continue reading Four Parsis came together to talk food, culture, quirks, and more food
Parsis once dominated English theatre
The first family of Parsi theatre on memorable productions, new travelling plays and drinking wine on stage To talk theatre with them is to breathe a living legacy. Actor-producers Ruby and Burjor Patel have handed down to their daughter Shernaz an abiding passion for the stage. Together, the three are the first family of Parsi… Continue reading Parsis once dominated English theatre
