Parsi businessman holds ceremony for nephew and niece over objections of community members A navjote – the ritual through which a Parsi is inducted into the Zoroastrian religion – of the nephew and niece of a prominent Parsi in Mumbai has led to divisions in the community, with recriminations flying back and forth. The ceremony… Continue reading A navjote that divided the Parsi community
Month: January 2020
Colaba agiary cancels navjote for two kids of non-Parsi father after backlash
A week after news of the proposed navjote or religious initiation of two children born to a non-Parsi father, sparked a debate in the Parsi-Zoroastrian community, the Jeejeebhoy Dadabhoy Agiary at Colaba, where the ceremony was scheduled to take place, denied it was hosting the function. Article by Yesha Kotak | Hindustan Times This came… Continue reading Colaba agiary cancels navjote for two kids of non-Parsi father after backlash
CJ Mody runs for Superior Judge in San Diego California
Cawas Jehangir (CJ) Mody is running for the Superior Judge elections in San Diego county in California, USA. CJ shares the following information with Parsi Khabar… CJ Mody writes… I was born in Bombay and lived there for 12 years when my parents decided to move to the United States. We moved to San Diego… Continue reading CJ Mody runs for Superior Judge in San Diego California
Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 closes with a flourish
The second day of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav began on Saturday December 28, 2019 to bright blue skies and a slight chill in the air. The morning was dedicated to various activies. A treasure hunt organized by XYZ Foundation under the leadership of Hoshaang Gotla had 30 teams compete for the top prize. Heritage walks… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 closes with a flourish
