In the Oscar-winning film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a biopic of Freddie Mercury, his father berates him: “So now the family name is not good enough for you?” “I changed it legally,” Mercury responds. “No looking back.” Article by Rev. Alexander Santora | NJ.com Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara into a Parsi family that had roots in… Continue reading Zoroastrianism: The rhapsody of an ancient faith
Month: September 2019
Wibs Bread: Mumbai sandwich loses its slice of life
Western India Bakers (Wibs) commanded 46% share of the city’s sliced bread market and 90% of it came from sandwich makers. Wibs, Mumbai’s favourite sliced bread, has been off bakery shelves and sandwich stalls since September 19 because of a dispute in the Irani family, which owns Western India Bakers Pvt Ltd. Three brothers are… Continue reading Wibs Bread: Mumbai sandwich loses its slice of life
Sanjan: Digging Deep into History
On a dark and stormy night, a ship full of Zoroastrian refugees from Persia was lashed by the wind, rain and waves off the west coast of India. The refugees in the ship, fearful for their lives, prayed to Ahura Mazda and Behram Yazad (the Zoroastrian Angel of Victory) and promised to build a fire… Continue reading Sanjan: Digging Deep into History
Jamva Chaloji: A Treat for ZAC Los Angeles community
A Gala celebration in 30 years ! On August 24th, ZACLA members had the rare opportunity to enjoy a “Lagan Nu Patru” in the good ol’ USA. The Jamva Chaloji event was attended by 190 very happy, satiated people who enjoyed a traditional Parsi meal, made only more wonderful by the fact that it was… Continue reading Jamva Chaloji: A Treat for ZAC Los Angeles community
Adil Mama Awarded Medal of Distinction by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada
The National Ethnic Press and Media Council Of Canada recently honoured and Awarded Adil D. Mama with their Medal for his many years of Distinguished and Outstanding Services to The People and the Government of Canada and was given all the rights, privileges and honours afforded as an Honorary Member of the Board of Directors.… Continue reading Adil Mama Awarded Medal of Distinction by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada
Huafrid Billimoria In Conversation with Hrishi K
Hrishi K with Huafrid Billimoria – 1st Indian with Dystonia to complete Olympic Distance Triathlon With a debilitating neurological disorder Dystonia coupled with OCD & ADHD you would think he would give up. No way! Huafrid Billimoria has run marathons, swam swimathons, done a triathlon, graduated from IHM & done a post grad from Tata… Continue reading Huafrid Billimoria In Conversation with Hrishi K
Dikra, this is how you woo a woman
Editors Note: Recently the hugely successful and fantastically run initiative Jiyo Parsi teamed up with one of India’s oldest newspapers, and the bastion of Parsi news Jam-e-Jamshed; to have a personality development and grooming workshop for Parsi males between the ages of 18-45. While the advertisement could have done with some of the brilliant wordsmithy… Continue reading Dikra, this is how you woo a woman
