KARACHI: Two young Parsi artists, Farshad Engineer and Naomi Haveliwala, showcased their talent for community members at the Karachi Parsi Institute on Saturday. Engineer, 21, has been painting traditional art pieces since he was 15 years old. Most of these traditional works consisted of art paintings, drawings and sketches that mainly portrayed figure painting, landscape,… Continue reading Young Pakistani Parsi artists showcase their talent
Month: July 2016
Sanjan Sanatorium: Truly Paradise Regained
The Sanatorium at Sanjan is the result of a munificent donation received by the WZO Trust Funds from the generous Trustees of Bai Maneckbai P. B. Jeejeebhoy Deed of Settlement Fund. The Sanatorium became operational on 23rd September 2001 and has over the years become a popular retreat for community members. The WZO Trust Funds… Continue reading Sanjan Sanatorium: Truly Paradise Regained
Emperor Akbar’s Parsi counsel
Established in 1874, the first Dastoor Meherjirana Library in Navsari is named after the first Parsi high priest of India. The most priceless manuscript at the library is a framed original document deed that states 200 ‘vighas’ of land has been granted to Dastoor Meherji Rana by Emperor Akbar. Article by Ashleshaa Khurana | TNN… Continue reading Emperor Akbar’s Parsi counsel
Book Launch: Lt General Faridoon Bilimoria: His Life & Times
On Monday 25th July, Lt General Bilimoria: His Life & Times – a biography of Lord Karan Bilimoria’s father, was launched at the Nehru Centre, the cultural wing of the High Commission of India, by the Indian High Commissioner, His Excellency Navtej Sarna. The event celebrated the distinguished career of Lt General Faridoon Bilimoria, “Billy”… Continue reading Book Launch: Lt General Faridoon Bilimoria: His Life & Times
Restoration of the Sardar Patel Agiary in Pune
The Sardar Sorabji Ratanji Patel Dar e Meher Agiary Pune is undergoing a massive renovation and restoration, with the final goal to bring the 173 year old Agiary back to its pristine condition. Jehangir Vakil one of the young trustees spearheads the task with able professional guidance from architect (and our dear friend) Kaiyan Khojeste… Continue reading Restoration of the Sardar Patel Agiary in Pune
India’s vanishing people
India’s vanishing people New Delhi: It is a fact that India’s tiny Parsi community is dwindling but the latest census figures show the ethnic group hurtling towards extinction. Parsis are Zoroastrians – one of the world’s oldest religions – from Persia, where it was the official religion for centuries until the advent of Islam. Persecution… Continue reading India’s vanishing people
Khurshid Mehta: From Nonna’s Kitchen – A Trip to Mumbai
Anna Francese Gass runs a website “Heirloom Kitchen” where she chronicles her cooking escapades with grandmothers. One such grandmother she cooked with is Khurshid Mehta of New York. Anna writes… One of my favorite aspects of cooking with Nonnas is not just the recipes I learn but also the stories behind the food. Each dish… Continue reading Khurshid Mehta: From Nonna’s Kitchen – A Trip to Mumbai
