Distinguished diplomat Jamsheed Marker was truly one of a kind There is no better description for Jamsheed Marker than the foreword penned by historian Stanley Wolpert for the former diplomat’s autobiography, Quiet Diplomacy: Memoirs of an Ambassador of Pakistan: “One of Pakistan’s wisest diplomats, whose career as its most brilliant Ambassador started in 1964, ending… Continue reading Marker’s Memory
Month: June 2018
Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the 71st Zoroastrian East Bombay Guide Group
As a part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, the 71st East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Guide Group of the Young Zoroastrian Society (YZS) staged the concert, ‘God’s World – Light the Passion, Share the Dream’ on 9th June, 2018 in Mumbai. The event commenced with Chief Guest and Chairperson of Zoroastrian Bank, Homai Daruwalla along with… Continue reading Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the 71st Zoroastrian East Bombay Guide Group
Iran’s ancient engineering marvel
What on Earth are those? I thought to myself shortly before landing in the Iranian city of Esfahan one summer. From the aeroplane window, I could see what looked like a cross between freakishly large anthills and obscure symbols left by an extraterrestrial race. Little could I – then only a teenager – have guessed… Continue reading Iran’s ancient engineering marvel
Ambassador Jamsheed Marker Passes Away
We are extremely saddened to hear about the passing away of Ambassador Jamsheed Kekobad Ardeshir Marker today June 21, 2018. He was one of the most illustrious Zarathushtis of the 20th Century and rose to become one of the most beloved diplomats of Pakistan and a man loved and respected all over the world. I… Continue reading Ambassador Jamsheed Marker Passes Away
Noshir Dadrawala’s Contribution At International Center for Non-Profit Law
Noshir Dadrawala is known to most on our community as an eloquent speaker and a prodigious writer on religious and community related issues, or as a trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. Article published on Parsi Times However, few know of his professional attainments in addition to the above. On 9th June, 2018, Noshir completed… Continue reading Noshir Dadrawala’s Contribution At International Center for Non-Profit Law
Enthronement Ceremony of the Auspicious Dadgah at Della Towers in Mumbai
We are happy to share the official images and write up of the new Dadgah at Della Towers. The dadgah project was spearheaded by our dear friend, mentor and acclaimed designer Jimmy Mistry. Date: Thursday May 31st, 2018 Time: 5 to 7 pm Venue: Della Tower, Jame Jamshed Road, Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai 400014 Last… Continue reading Enthronement Ceremony of the Auspicious Dadgah at Della Towers in Mumbai
Rustom Ghadiali: Zoroastrian priest a firm supporter of inter-faith harmony
Our dear friend, mentor and one of Singapore’s leading Parsi Rustom Ghadiali was featured in a Straits Times article earlier this month One of the most memorable questions Mr Rustom Ghadiali was asked as a Zoroastrian priest is: “Is Zorro a Zoroastrian?” The kindly 82-year-old replied: “No. Zorro is a comic book character. Zoroastrian is… Continue reading Rustom Ghadiali: Zoroastrian priest a firm supporter of inter-faith harmony
