On the occasion of International Women’s Day we feature an Op-Ed by our very dear friend and mentor Dolly Dastoor March 8 proclaimed by United Nations in 1977 as International Women’s day On this special day we wish to congratulate Zarthushti women all over the world on their achievements big and small. Much has been… Continue reading March 8 proclaimed by United Nations in 1977 as International Women’s day
Month: March 2018
Iranshah Atashbehram – A Documentary
A local Indian TV channel shot this short documentary on Udvada and the Iranshah Atashbehram. The documentary has some very unique aerial drone videography that shows aerial views of Udvada and the Iranshah Atashbehram that is probably a first. Those that have been interviewed, sadly show a certain lack of knowledge about the Iranshah Atashbehram… Continue reading Iranshah Atashbehram – A Documentary
Veteran actor Shammi dies at 89
She acted in many movies and quite a few popular TV serials such as ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’ and ‘Zabaan Sambhal Ke’ among others. Veteran actor Shammi, who acted in over 200 films and some popular television serials, passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She was known for her impeccable comic timing. She was… Continue reading Veteran actor Shammi dies at 89
Teenaz Javat Awarded Absolutely Fabulous Woman Over 40 Achievement Award in Mississauga Canada
We are happy to hear that our good friend and award-winning journalist Teenaz Javat was awarded the “Absolutely Fabulous Woman Over 40 Achievement Award” by the City of Mississauga, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2018. “By blood Indian, by bond Pakistani and by choice Canadian, would best describe Teenaz Javat, a senior writer… Continue reading Teenaz Javat Awarded Absolutely Fabulous Woman Over 40 Achievement Award in Mississauga Canada
Jehanbux Bhadha Reminisces about Life as a Paratrooper in the Indian Army.
Commodore Medioma Bhadha (Retd.) writes of a letter exchange between his brother Colonel Jehanbux Bhadha (Retd.) and himself, where Jehanbux speaks about his days as a Paratrooper in the Indian Army and stories of life then. Cdr. Medioma Bhadha (Retd.) writes…. I had sent a copy of Marzban Giara’s book, Valiant Parsis to my brother,… Continue reading Jehanbux Bhadha Reminisces about Life as a Paratrooper in the Indian Army.
Suspension of Banaji Atashbehram priest questioned amid dwindling Parsi population
Since last year, the community has been trying to stop the rapid decline in the number of Zoroastrian priests through Jiyo Parsi and Jiyo Mobed Workshop Article by Yesha Kotak | Hindustan Times While there are speculations around the suspension of Ervad Merwan Nalladaru, a priest from Banaji Atash Behram, Charni Road, some members… Continue reading Suspension of Banaji Atashbehram priest questioned amid dwindling Parsi population
Farhang Mehr Passes Away
As per a communique from FEZANA…. FEZANA announces with great sorrow the passing away of Farhang Mehr. Farhang Mehr passed away in southern California in the early morning on March 4, 2018. Farhang Mehr was a leading Zoroastrian figure in Iran and later in the United States where he made his home since the early… Continue reading Farhang Mehr Passes Away
