In a few hours the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress will begin in Perth. This will be a Congress of a few firsts, all of which make it worth going to Perth. For the first time it is being hosted in the Southern Hemisphere. And for the first time it is in the Oceania region. When… Continue reading It Truly is Worth Going to Perth
Month: May 2018
A Stream Runs Through It
How 10 days at the ASHA Centre Transformed, Inspired and Enriched the First-Ever World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum In the heart of pastoral Gloucestershire, England, the transformational ASHA Centre played host and facilitator for the first World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum. Uniting 20 Zoroastrian youth leaders from a myriad of views, backgrounds and geographies –… Continue reading A Stream Runs Through It
Parsi dadgah in Dadar to complement nearby agiary
It will be situated in the lobby of Della Tower and have an exhibition centre in the adjoining section displaying the history of Zoroastrianism A dadgah — a lower grade fire temple — at Della Tower in Dadar (East) will be open for members of Parsi/ Irani Zoroastrians from Thursday. Article by Yesha Kotak |… Continue reading Parsi dadgah in Dadar to complement nearby agiary
Parsis are indifferent when it comes to saving community institutions says petitioner Berjis Desai
Even as the Bombay High Court steps in to rein in a rampant MMRCL over the tunnelling process under sacred fire temples at Princess Street, petitioner Berjis Desai says that the community is often silent when it is its duty to speak up Article by Gaurav Sarkar | Mid-Day The Metro corridor will pass right… Continue reading Parsis are indifferent when it comes to saving community institutions says petitioner Berjis Desai
Parsi Khabar at the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress 2018 in Perth Australia
In less than a week, the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress shall begin in Perth Australia. This is a Congress of a few firsts. It is the first in the Southern Hemisphere and the first in Australia. As the Congress website states: Australia welcomes you to the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress Team Australia and worldwide supporters… Continue reading Parsi Khabar at the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress 2018 in Perth Australia
A town by the sea
A slice of Parsi life in tranquil Udvada With a shrill toot, the autorickshaw rumbled to a stop next to us as we walked into the village. “Ice cream?” offered the gentleman behind the wheel as he gestured to the mound of creamy mango confection nestled in an ingenious ice-lined wooden barrel sitting snugly in… Continue reading A town by the sea
India’s first ‘open fire temple’ in Pune breeds new hope for Zoroastrianism, Parsis
India’s first ‘open agiary’ mainly caters to ex-communicated Parsis, i.e. those who have married out of their community, and their children, and Zoroastrian enthusiasts who want to learn more about the religion. Article by Prachi Bari | Hindustan Times A fire temple for Parsis ex-communicated may sound like an oxymoron in terms of the traditional… Continue reading India’s first ‘open fire temple’ in Pune breeds new hope for Zoroastrianism, Parsis
Mumbai Metro 3 project: HC directs MMRC board to meet Atash Behrams’ high priests, petitioners
In a significant order, the Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) board to give a hearing to five high priests and trustees of two Atash Behrams and several litigants—Parsis—who challenged the Mumbai Metro 3 project route as it runs under the two Consecrated fires at Princess Street junction… Continue reading Mumbai Metro 3 project: HC directs MMRC board to meet Atash Behrams’ high priests, petitioners
Parsi Dairy dispute finally ends as one partner ‘retires’ with Rs.14cr share
A festering family dispute among the eight partners of Parsi Dairy Farm has finally been resolved with one of the partners, Urvaksh Naval Hoyvoy, who was jailed last month, retiring. Hoyvoy, who was held for fraud and fabricating a power of attorney, will walk away with Rs14 crore as his share as part of the… Continue reading Parsi Dairy dispute finally ends as one partner ‘retires’ with Rs.14cr share
