Saraswati Devi was a Parsi, born as Khursheed Minocher Homji, in 1912. India’s first female composer, Saraswati Devi had a sonorous legacy which met an abrupt end as she was swiftly erased from memory and compelled to live a reclusive life, writes Sharad Dutt. Towards the end of 1933, a young couple arrived in Bombay… Continue reading Saraswati Devi: India’s Maiden Female Composer
Month: April 2018
Zenobia Mistri: Teacher par Excellence by Shireen Isal
We are happy to learn that a new book titled ‘Zenobia Mistri: Teacher par Excellence’ by author Shireen Isal A young girl, with gritty determination, pursues her college education in Bombay (now Mumbai), then goes on to successfully obtain her doctorate from the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris, France – not a given in the… Continue reading Zenobia Mistri: Teacher par Excellence by Shireen Isal
Astad Deboo never fails to surprise
The celebrated dancer collaborates with rudra veena artiste Baha úd-din Dagar for his new work The word ‘contemporary’ that is bandied about in the performing art world today has a committed champion in Astad Deboo. The original modernist on the Indian stage, he used his Kathak and Kathakali training to come up with his own… Continue reading Astad Deboo never fails to surprise
Parsis form team to maintain fire temples, look after priests and staff in Mumbai
Most of these Agiaries are managed by private trusts and are not a part of Bombay Parsi Punchayat Article by Yesha Naik | Hindustan Times To ensure all Zoroastrian Agiaries and Atash Behrams — two types of fire temples, the second being of the highest order —in Mumbai have enough funds and are well-maintained, a… Continue reading Parsis form team to maintain fire temples, look after priests and staff in Mumbai
Phiroz Dorabji Mehta
Phiroz Mehta was born on 1st October 1902 in Cambay, India. There were 5 generations of the family in the house where he was born at the time. His father was the chief superintendent of the Ceylon Wharfage Company in Ceylon, as it was then known. At the time he was well known throughout Colombo… Continue reading Phiroz Dorabji Mehta
Zarathushtra and the Origins of Zoroastrianism: Book Launch Announced
We are happy to announce the upcoming launch of a beautiful coffee table book edited by our dear friend Meher Bhesania of Dubai UAE. “Zarathushtra and the Origins of Zoroastrianism” will be launched on Friday, June 1st, 2018 at the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress at Astral Ballroom, Crown Complex Perth, Australia Book Highlights: A story… Continue reading Zarathushtra and the Origins of Zoroastrianism: Book Launch Announced
Kitty Irani: In Memoriam
Our dearest friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford pens this beautiful obituary on the passing away of her beloved mother Kitty Irani. The last of those who studied under the famous child psychologist Madame Montessori has died peacefully in London. Kitty Irani nee Mazda was the third and youngest child of Khan Bhadur Mazda and his… Continue reading Kitty Irani: In Memoriam
Tehran Anjuman Welcomes FEZANA President Homi Gandhi at Farvardingan Prayers
FEZANA President Homi Gandhi was invited as a Guest of Honour by the Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman to celebrate the Tehran Farvardingan ceremony. This year, the Farvardingan ceremony was held at the Tomb of Kashfirouzheh. The prayer group began at 10am with the coordination of the local Mobed Association and members of the Tehran Zoroastrian community.… Continue reading Tehran Anjuman Welcomes FEZANA President Homi Gandhi at Farvardingan Prayers
Navroze with the San Francisco Bay Area’s Zoroastrian Community
Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic faith that began in ancient Iran over 3,000 years ago. The Bay Area happens to be a hub for the Zoroastrian community, whose global population has dwindled to just over 100,000. With Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebrations winding down, KALW’s Asal Ehsanipour set out to explore her roots by learning more… Continue reading Navroze with the San Francisco Bay Area’s Zoroastrian Community
