Last month was the Chinese (Lunar) New Year, and now March brings the celebration of the Persian/Iranian New Year, Nowruz, which starts on the vernal equinox (March 20 this year in the States). Article by Faith Bahadurian |Central Jersey Nowruz has been celebrated by people from diverse communities for thousands of years, throughout Western and… Continue reading In the Kitchen: Nowruz celebrates spring
Month: March 2018
Parsis to promote and fund start-ups of youngsters from the community
The group intends to collect Rs5 crore and disburse the amount within next two months. To revive the ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ among Parsi-Zoroastrians, the community has decided to fund business ideas from young members. Article by Yesha Kotak | Hindustan Times “There was a time when our community was known as the community of businessmen, but… Continue reading Parsis to promote and fund start-ups of youngsters from the community
Dr. Farhang Mehr: A Pillar of Strength and Faith
Around the world, Zoroastrians mourn the loss of one of their brightest lights. By Lylah M. Alphonse Dr. Farhang Mehr rose through the ranks of academia and politics in Iran, shaping economic policy there before fleeing persecution during the Islamic Revolution and settling in the United States. An accomplished scholar, dedicated public servant, and pillar… Continue reading Dr. Farhang Mehr: A Pillar of Strength and Faith
WZCC Plan to help Parsi Entrepreneurs
World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce – India (WZCCI) and WZO Trust Funds (WZOTF) are delighted to announce a joint plan to support entrepreneurs / professionals / start-ups by funding selected projects in India with interest-free loans. The principal amount only would have to be returned, over a pre-determined period. WZCCI and WZOTF would like to… Continue reading WZCC Plan to help Parsi Entrepreneurs
Avestan A new Fragrance Line
Our dear friend Adil Mistry points us to the launch of a new fragrance labelled Avestan Georgia Murray at Refinery 29 writes… The upcoming launch, Avestan, is named for the sacred Eastern Iranian language known only from its use in Zoroastrian scripture, religious texts ascribed to one of the world’s oldest faiths. There will be… Continue reading Avestan A new Fragrance Line
Singaporean Musician Zephyr Khambatta Smashing Cultural Boundaries Overseas
Yangon, Myanmar was the stage last week for Zephyr Khambatta’s duo Stadiums to launch their debut single The Other Side, featuring Charles ENERO, Singapore’s top battle rapper. The song premiered on air on Teen Radio Pyinsawadi’s primetime slot at 6pm to a warm reception by the local audience. The 30-minute interview that was also live… Continue reading Singaporean Musician Zephyr Khambatta Smashing Cultural Boundaries Overseas
Jashne Sadeh – A Historic Celebration at Zoroastrian Association of California
Our dear friend Meher Amalsad sent us this beautiful write up of the Jashne Sadeh in Los Angeles, California Meher Amalsad writes … On February 18, 2018, under the esteemed guidance of our religious class teachers Houtoxi F. Contractor, Shazneen Gandhi, Gulshan Pagdiwalla and Ervad Zarrir Bhandara, for the first time a historic event was… Continue reading Jashne Sadeh – A Historic Celebration at Zoroastrian Association of California
