Perzen Patel, who is in the city to give us a sample of Parsi wedding food, talks to SUSANNA MYRTLE LAZARUS about how her blog grew into a catering business Chicken farcha, dhansak, patra ni machhi, lagan nu custard… dishes we’ve probably heard of, and dreamt of eating. But what do you do when you… Continue reading Parsi indulgence on a plate
Month: May 2016
Funding Parsi Higher Education in India
The US based non-profit Foundation for Excellence (FFE www.ffe.org) has developed a financially sustainable method for higher education for the smart and talented youth in India. The San Francisco-based Foundation for a Sustainable Future (FSF www.sustainable-future.org) has developed a supplementary program for economically-challenged Indian Parsi youth, and seeks to: identify and nominate Parsi scholars to… Continue reading Funding Parsi Higher Education in India
The Religion that the Iranian Mullahs Fear Most
Over the past few decades, Iran has seen a revival in the native religion that predates Islam—something that the ayatollahs desperately want to suppress. Article by Zenobia Ravji | The Tower This article first appeared on The Tower Ask someone about the Zoroastrian religion and—assuming they’ve heard of it—you will typically get three responses. Your… Continue reading The Religion that the Iranian Mullahs Fear Most
No One Better than Zubin Mehta for the Bharat Ratna
India’s highest civilian award should be given to someone who is admired by everyone — like Zubin Mehta. Written by Anil Dharker | Indian Express Zubin Mehta’s name would be a wonderful — and fully deserving — addition to this list. On April 29, he turned 80, but in his case, age is truly just… Continue reading No One Better than Zubin Mehta for the Bharat Ratna
Parsiana at its best
“When I proposed this idea to Meher (Marfatia) so many years ago, she coincidentally had the same idea along with her friend, psychiatrist Dr Parveen Dadachanji. Article by Malavika Sangghvi | Mid Day So it was a book that was meant to be,” said filmmaker and photojournalist Sooni Taraporevala, about Parsi Bol 2, a delightful… Continue reading Parsiana at its best
The Story of God: Zoroastrianism
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman is an American television documentary series that premiered on the National Geographic Channel on April 3, 2016. The six-part series features actor Morgan Freeman who explores various cultures and religions, and their take on religion-related topics, particularly about their belief in a god or a higher power. Here… Continue reading The Story of God: Zoroastrianism
Press Release: FEZANA 29th Annual General Meeting in Detroit Michigan
The 29th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America was held over Friday 29th April to Sunday May 01, 2016. The AGM was hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Michigan and held at the Holiday Inn Farmington Hills in Novi, Michigan. Nearly 100 delegates representing the various FEZANA Member Associations,… Continue reading Press Release: FEZANA 29th Annual General Meeting in Detroit Michigan
White House Honours Kayhan Irani as Champion of Change
Good friend of Parsi Khabar, and an amazingly talented artist, writer and theater personality Kayhan Irani goes to the White House !!! From AAM On Wednesday, the White House will recognize ten individuals from across the country as “White House Champions of Change for Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling.” May is Asian… Continue reading White House Honours Kayhan Irani as Champion of Change
Zarathushti Kids from Michigan Perform an English version of Chaiye Hame Zarthoshti
At the 29th Annual General Meeting of FEZANA, the hosts Zoroastrian Association of Michigan hosted a Gala Event. The performance by the kids of ZAOM was part of the entertainment segment.A completely new English version of Chaiye Hame Zarthoshti, the classic Zoroastrian song. If you would like to know more about the origins of the… Continue reading Zarathushti Kids from Michigan Perform an English version of Chaiye Hame Zarthoshti
