It is hard to believe that we have lost three of our Parsi commuity’s esteemed luminaries – internationally acclaimed Neurolgist Dr Noshir Wadia on 10th April 2016, renowned Advocate & Solicitor Mr Dadi Engineer on May 30, 2016 and our very popular and scholastic Vada Dasturji Dr Peshotan Mirza High Priest , Iranshah Udvada on… Continue reading Reminiscing Memories of Three Parsi Stalwarts we lost in last three months
Month: July 2016
Niloufer Mavalvala: The Art of Parsi Cooking; Reviving an Ancient Cuisine
The launch of a new book is always a happy event. But when one knows the author personally, the books become even more dear. That is the case with the upcoming book by dear friend of Parsi Khabar, and amazing chef Niloufer Mavalvala. We have featured Niloufer’s cooking, cookbooks and other food related news on… Continue reading Niloufer Mavalvala: The Art of Parsi Cooking; Reviving an Ancient Cuisine
Where Did All The Vultures Go ?
Raghav Mandava takes the disappearance of the vultures in India head on. In a hard hitting video he lays the problems out head on. Written & Performed by – Raghav Mandava Director – Xulfee edit – Xulfee & Mohit Bhardwaj Animation – Anish Kumar Daolagupu & Ankur Dobriyal DOP – Ahmed Kamal Saifi Production… Continue reading Where Did All The Vultures Go ?
OZCF Atashkadeh In Canada Comes One Step Closer To Reality
OZCF GALA RAISES A STUNNING $2.24 MILLION FOR ATASHKADEH Oakville, ONTARIO, July, 2016 – It was an evening of absolute magic as over $2,240,000 was raised at the Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation’s (OZCF) “Magic and Sparkles” fundraising gala to build a consecrated Atashkadeh/Agiary in North America. During a night that truly sparkled with glamour and… Continue reading OZCF Atashkadeh In Canada Comes One Step Closer To Reality
Parsi prayer hall’s success produces new worries
It has been nine months since Parsi-Zoroastrians inaugurated a prayer hall at the Worli municipal crematorium as an alternative option for people who do not want to be consigned to the Towers of Silence, their three-centuries-old forest cemetery, also called Doongerwadi, at Malabar Hill. Article by Manoj Nair | Hindustan Times The prayer hall, built… Continue reading Parsi prayer hall’s success produces new worries
Dina Pestonji: A Profile in Courage and Determination
To our regular readers, the name Dina Pestonji may ring a bell. Way back in 2013 we had posted about her running a marathon after a debilitating and life changing illness. As Dina writes on her website…. My name is Dina Pestonji. At 29 years of age, I had a massive stroke requiring emergency brain… Continue reading Dina Pestonji: A Profile in Courage and Determination
Del Irani stands for diversity on Australia’s television screens
Indelible impression ABC personality DEL IRANI stands for diversity on our television screens Article by Jasmeet Kaur Sahi | Indian Link It’s been a hectic few weeks for Del Irani. The shock Brexit vote and its financial aftermath has had journalists like her racing to report the latest developments and produce news stories. Despite her… Continue reading Del Irani stands for diversity on Australia’s television screens
