Present today only in hundreds, the Parsi community of Pakistan, especially in Karachi, yearn for positive change and an inclusive atmosphere for all minorities. This hope stems from the upcoming general elections. Time and again, members of the community have confessed to fleeing abroad in the face of the ‘insecurities’ that minorities face in the… Continue reading Karachi’s Parsi community hopes for change through elections
Month: July 2018
Vada Dasturji Dr. Firoz Kotwal Explains Muktad Rituals and Prayers
The eminent Vada Dasturji, Dasturji Dr Firoze Kotwal enthralled the packed hall at the Empowering Powering Mobeds program on July 22, 2018 with his talk on the highly technical aspects of the Muktads. He commenced his speech with a rider that the aim was an ” attempt to give knowledge and not issue any kind… Continue reading Vada Dasturji Dr. Firoz Kotwal Explains Muktad Rituals and Prayers
Legendary maestro Zubin Mehta looks back on six decades of conducting
Even at 82 years old, famed maestro Zubin Mehta conducts with the same vigor and passion that have brought him worldwide fame. Last year, Mehta announced his plans to step down as music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, a post he’s held for 40 years. He sat down with CBS News’ Jamie Wax ahead… Continue reading Legendary maestro Zubin Mehta looks back on six decades of conducting
Bombay House: Iconic Tata headquarters to reopen after a year of renovations
After nearly a year of delicate refurbishment and some touches of modernity, Tata Group’s iconic headquarters near Flora Fountain, the Bombay House, will reopen on July 29, the 114th birth anniversary of JRD Tata. Article by Vijay Tagore | Mumbai Mirror Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata and group boss N Chandrasekaran will inaugurate the renovated… Continue reading Bombay House: Iconic Tata headquarters to reopen after a year of renovations
Professor John Hinnells : Obituary
Determined expert on Zoroastrianism who founded degree courses on world religion and zipped across the world on crutches As a child sick with tuberculosis of the bone, John Hinnells spent the best part of seven years isolated in hospital. When he was as young as six years old he was placed on wards full of… Continue reading Professor John Hinnells : Obituary
Lahore’s Cooper Agiary Celebrating 125 Years
Parsi Khabar is happy to learn that the beautiful Cooper Agiary in Lahore will be celebrating its 125th Salgreh this month. Below is a message from our dear friend Perin Boga. Cherished Friends and former Lahore Residents, It gives us great pleasure to convey to you that the Bai Awabai Ardesir Cooper Agiary will be… Continue reading Lahore’s Cooper Agiary Celebrating 125 Years
Parsi Zoroastrian Guards of the Holy Fire
To take care of Parsi fire temples across the country and fight for the preservation of their sanctity if need be, solicitor Berjis Desai has floated the idea of forming a body whose primary function would be to exclusively guard the interests and needs of agiaries. No politics here Desai, who is one of the… Continue reading Parsi Zoroastrian Guards of the Holy Fire
Dr. Irach J S Taraporewala – Zoroastrian Scholar
The below is a profile of the legendary scholar Dr. Irach J S Taraporewala penned by his grandson and namesake Irach Taraporewala. This appeared on the Zoroastrian Heritage page on Facebook When the administrator of this page asked me to put together a profile of my late grandfather, the Zoroastrian scholar and translator of the… Continue reading Dr. Irach J S Taraporewala – Zoroastrian Scholar
Yezdi 250 CL II in Udvada
We help a charming, old Yezdi 250 CL II retrace its roots in Udvada, the holy land of the Parsis in India. Article by Ruman Devmane Autocar India To many, Udvada is no more than just a sleepy beach town. Tucked away in a corner of Gujarat, it appears to be one of the thousands… Continue reading Yezdi 250 CL II in Udvada
