UPDATE: An earlier version of this article indicated that Russi was the current President of PZAS. Russi informed us that he had stepped down earlier this year. We have made the appropriate correction. Rustom M. Ghadiali Past-President of the Parsi Zoroastrian Association of Singapore has been elected as the incoming President of the Inter-Religions Organization… Continue reading Rustom M. Ghadiali Elected President of Inter-Religious Organisation Singapore
Month: June 2016
The Eternal Flame of the Zoroastrians is Dying Out in Pakistan
KARACHI – With the emigration of its youth to safer and more prosperous countries, and a low birth rate, the eternal flame of the Zoroastrians, or Parsis as they are better known, is dying out after burning bright in Pakistan for almost a thousand years. That the age of splendor of the Parsis is fading… Continue reading The Eternal Flame of the Zoroastrians is Dying Out in Pakistan
Amor Mehta Named Physician of the Year at NJBIZ’s Healthcare Hero Awards
Amor Mehta, MD, medical director of the Level 3 Epilepsy Center at the Jay and Linda Grunin Neuroscience Institute at Community Medical Center, has been named Physician of the Year at NJBIZ’s 10th annual Healthcare Heroes awards program. Dr. Mehta was honored at the awards breakfast and ceremony on June 21 at The Palace at… Continue reading Amor Mehta Named Physician of the Year at NJBIZ’s Healthcare Hero Awards
Parsi School Buildings to Get an Architectural Facelift
When the Bharda High School building was established in the 19th century, its neo-classical facade looked out on the vast expanse of the Bombay esplanade. Sea breeze streamed through the louvered windows of its grand hall, up the majestic central staircase and through the wrought iron grilles crowning its wooden doorways. “You could see all… Continue reading Parsi School Buildings to Get an Architectural Facelift
Kolkatta Parsis To Discuss Survival Issues at Sunday workshop
Come Sunday and the 500-odd Parsis in Kolkata will get together for a special workshop on problems faced by the community, one of the smallest in the country. This is an initiative by Jiyo Parsi, an effort by the ministry of minority affairs to arrest the decline in the population of Parsis in India. The… Continue reading Kolkatta Parsis To Discuss Survival Issues at Sunday workshop
WZCC NY Lecture Series: Investments In India and Tax Impacts in the USA
WZCC NY CHAPTER LECTURE SERIES INVESTMENTS IN INDIA AND THE TAX IMPACTS BY VIKRAM VENKATARAMANI VVV CPA PC At the New York Dar-E-Mehr On SUNDAY JUNE 5, 2016 @ 1:30 PM WZCC NY Presents: INVESTMENTS IN INDIA AND THE TAX IMPACTS from ZAGNY on Vimeo. The following are covered by VIKRAM Non-taxable income in… Continue reading WZCC NY Lecture Series: Investments In India and Tax Impacts in the USA
Of affaires d’amour and princely intrigues
Firmly intertwining the personal with political history, this brilliant novel’s strength lies in Keki Nusserwanji Daruwalla’s trademark wit and underscored humour, effortlessly flowing prose, and a trenchant grasp of the historic events that are accorded an unconventional treatment. It’s not a mere family saga, says KALYANEE RAJAN Ancestral Affairs Author- Keki N Daruwalla Publisher- Fourth… Continue reading Of affaires d’amour and princely intrigues
Help Restore the 173 year old S R Patel Agiary of Pune
The SR Patel Agiary is a 173 year old agiary serving the Parsi community in Pune. The agiary is in teh midst of a massive restoration project, to bring the building back to its former glory. Dear friend and architect Kaiyan Mistree, who is involved with the project writes in… Hi All, my name is… Continue reading Help Restore the 173 year old S R Patel Agiary of Pune
Everlasting Flame: A News Report
NDTV Primetime did a TV segment about the Parsis, including an interview with Dr. Shernaz Cama, the Director of the PARZOR Foundation, and the Co-Chair of the Zoroastrian Return To Roots Program. NDTV…. “In this segment, we explore the Parsi community and their lasting influence on art, music, economy and technology. Mumbai and Gujarat being… Continue reading Everlasting Flame: A News Report
