Toronto: ’An Uncensored Life’ published by HarperCollins and authored by veteran journalist Farida Master is a compelling biography of Zerbanoo Gifford, a human rights campaigner, philanthropist, women’s champion, author and founder of the ground-breaking international ASHA Centre in Gloucestershire, England. Zerbanoo and Farida will make a pit stop in Toronto sometime in May as a… Continue reading Zerbanoo Gifford: Parsi Philanthropist To Bring Her Message Of Love To Toronto
Month: March 2017
Ghau nu Dhoodh: A Protein Rich Breakfast
Bored with Your Breakfast? Try Protein Rich ‘Ghau nu Dhoodh’ Article by Sanaya Patell | Bindi and Beard Cool nutmeg infused gelatinous diamonds covered with droplets of condensation. This is the evocative image conjured when hearing the words ghau nu dhoodh, in my mind. Traditionally served up as breakfast, it is an essential ingredient… Continue reading Ghau nu Dhoodh: A Protein Rich Breakfast
SOAS scholar to digitise interviews documenting lives of Zoroastrians since 1979
Malcolm Deboo, President of ZTFE informs us… You will delighted to learn that SOAS has received an award from ‘The Patron’s Fund’ for the digitisation of recordings of the Zoroastrians of Iran undertaken by Dr Sarah Stewart and Mandana Moavenat. Her Majesty The Queen acts is the patron of SOAS. 13 March 2017 SOAS University… Continue reading SOAS scholar to digitise interviews documenting lives of Zoroastrians since 1979
Navrozji Fardunji, 19th-century reformer and the great son whom India forgot too soon
Today is the 200th birth anniversary of the academic, activist and freedom fighter who contributed immensely to the rise of the nationalist movement. March 10 marks the 200th birth anniversary of one of the most influential figures to emerge from western India during the 19th century, one who played an outsized role in the political… Continue reading Navrozji Fardunji, 19th-century reformer and the great son whom India forgot too soon
Unique Baby Zarathushtra Art Print
Our good friend Delzin Choksey informs us about a beautiful art print she has recently introduced. And just in time for Navroze, it is on sale on ETSY in the United States. To purchase in India see details below Delzin writes I run a small illustration business, Crispy Doodles in California and we are getting… Continue reading Unique Baby Zarathushtra Art Print
Sooni Taraporevala Recalls a Forgotten Analogue World
The exhibition, which opens in Mumbai on Friday, consists of photographs taken decades ago with analogue film cameras. by Aarohi Narain, thewire.in Sooni Taraporevala’s film credits are well known – she wrote Salaam Bombay and The Namesake – but she is also a well known photograph, using her camera to catch moments all over the… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala Recalls a Forgotten Analogue World
Leena’s challenge: Women’s role in conservation is often overlooked
On the occasion of International Women’s Day our dear friend and mentor Aban Marker-Kabraji puts forth her views on the role of women in conservation. Aban is a world-renowned conservationist and the Regional Director of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. She is also the Co-Chair of the Zoroastrian Return To Roots Program… Continue reading Leena’s challenge: Women’s role in conservation is often overlooked
