Archaeologist and chef extraordinaire Kurush Dalal on why we should be biting again into the food of our ancestors Son of archaeologist and Parsi cookery legend Katy Dalal, Kurush Dalal, 46, uniquely marries his inherited passions—digging for remains of the past in the present and dissecting the evolution of modern foods—all the while running a… Continue reading Dishes and Digs: Kurush Dalal
Month: November 2015
Saving the Zoroastrians: An Australian Perspective
Here is a clip from SBS Australia aired in May 2013 “Have you ever heard of Zoroastrianism? If not, that’s because there aren’t many Zoroastrians left. Jeannette Francis talks to a family facing the challenges of keeping their ancient religion alive and preventing their culture dying. ”
A half-breed in Bombay: Suhasini Haidar
How do you preserve the purity of lineage and yet propagate the line of an ever-dwindling community? This is the question that Parsis continue to debate fiercely Article by Suhasini Haider | The Hindu Half-breed. I could see my grandmother flinch as I read out the term in an article in her carefully curated issues… Continue reading A half-breed in Bombay: Suhasini Haidar
Iranshah Udvada Utsav: Tolerance, People-To-People Contact To Be Highlighted
Udvada’s Iranshah Fire Temple has a special bond with Prime Minister Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn criticism for rising intolerance in India, but tolerance of India is expected to be highlighted when Iranshah Udvada Utsav (IUU) takes place between December 25 and 27 marking the biggest International Parsi celebration in recent years. Organisers… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav: Tolerance, People-To-People Contact To Be Highlighted
PM Modi Addresses Singapore and Begins with Parsi Story
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a state visit to Singapore on November 24, 2015 addressed the Indian community there. He begins the speech with the Qissa-I-Sanjan story about Sugar In The Milk as a a metaphor for how Parsis, and Indians enrich the lives of the communities, societies and nations they become part of.… Continue reading PM Modi Addresses Singapore and Begins with Parsi Story
Zarin Malva: Montessori Teacher Extraordinaire
Here are some things that, in all probability, you have been doing completely wrong all your life. Thinking that your child is averse to what is around them; considering them a ball of fluff that is only capable of giggling, spitting up, taking naps, and maybe scratching your eyes out when they aren’t doing any… Continue reading Zarin Malva: Montessori Teacher Extraordinaire
Dinshaw Kaiki Tamboly Honoured at Navroz Baug
Dinshaw Kaiki Tamboly needs no introduction to the Parsis of India and to the Zoroastrian diaspora worldwide. An amazing visionary, thought and action leader and champion of the poor, Dinshawji and his wife Bachi have both served the Parsi community for years and they continue to do so even today. The Navroze Baug Play Center… Continue reading Dinshaw Kaiki Tamboly Honoured at Navroz Baug
