More than 130 years after a team made up entirely of Parsees arrived in the UK for India’s first international cricket tour, a group from England travelled in the opposite direction to honour those pioneers. Charlie Inglefield, a member of that party, explained the significance of the 1886 tour and why it should be remembered… Continue reading The Parsee pioneers of 1886
Month: August 2019
Artist Anaheez Karbhari Is Capturing The Experience Of Being A Zoroastrian Woman In India
Our dear friend Anaheez Karbhari, an extremely talented graphic artist in Toronto, was recently featured on the Indian Women’s Blog. “My artwork relies heavily on my background as a Zoroastrian, whose parents were born and raised in India,” says artist Anaheez Karbhari. Anaheez’s artwork explores her roots, the experience of being a Zoroastrian in India… Continue reading Artist Anaheez Karbhari Is Capturing The Experience Of Being A Zoroastrian Woman In India
A breakfast date with the Parsis of Chennai
The city’s Parsi community break brun at their Dharamshala for Madras Week, to explain their history and unique culture over multiple cups of mint chai, generously buttered buns, and eggs akuri Zareer Daruwala pulls one sparkling toran after another out of a bag, gently holding each up in the early morning sunshine to display its… Continue reading A breakfast date with the Parsis of Chennai
2019 Muktad in Southern California
Our dear friend Ervad Zarrir Bhandara has been the leading mobed in the Los Angeles area for nearly three decades. He writes in about the most recent Muktad prayers… My dear family and friends, I sincerely thank you all for your participation in the solemn Muktad ceremony thus making our efforts more worthwhile and for… Continue reading 2019 Muktad in Southern California
Another Happy Birthday to Dr. Mickey Mehta
Our dearest friend, mentor, guide and world class Wellness guru Dr. Mickey Mehta celebrates yet another circle around the Sun this August 29th. Below is an article on him in the recent Parsi Times. On the occasion of his birthday, Mickey has also announced a contest on Social Media. He’s known-for his superhuman ability to… Continue reading Another Happy Birthday to Dr. Mickey Mehta
Naatak nights on Tejpal heights
Capers to thrillers, Parsi plays have enjoyed great runs at the 59-year-old Tejpal Auditorium in Gowalia Tank. Tracing the journey of this drama genre here, ahead of Navroze week The young guard takes forward a tradition: Veteran actor Bomi Dotiwala clowns with Vistaasp Gotla at Tejpal Auditorium. The director’s variety revue on Navroze day (August… Continue reading Naatak nights on Tejpal heights
Our Mobeds – Our Community’s Lifelines
Our dear friend, mentor and community leader Dinshaw K. Tamboly shares some thoughts on the occasion of Parsi New Year 2019 Dinshaw K. Tamboly writes…. At the outset, on the auspicious occasion of celebrating our Shenshai New Year (YZ1389) I take the opportunity to extend sincere greetings to all our community members. I am very… Continue reading Our Mobeds – Our Community’s Lifelines
Dadar Athornan Institute marks 100 years, struggles to stay afloat
The school estimates that it will be required to spend Rs 2 lakh per head for boarding, lodging and educating each student and has sought donations from both Parsis living in India as well as abroad, apart from corporates and organisations. Written by Srinath Rao, Sanya Runwal | Indian Express Athornan Institute has 25 students… Continue reading Dadar Athornan Institute marks 100 years, struggles to stay afloat
Mumbai Muktad Diaries 2019
During the recent 10 day farvandian/muktad days I posted some observations on social media. Below is a compilation of all the posts. Many of the images were in black and white, but a lot of people requested I also post the color images. So in those cases I have posted both. Batliwala Agiary, Tardeo, Mumbai… Continue reading Mumbai Muktad Diaries 2019
