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Month: April 2020 Articles
Aviva Damania in Conversation with Radio Host Hrishi K.
We had recently featured Aviva Damania on Parsi Khabar. Below is an interview she did with Mumbai’s top radio host...
Flight Lieutenant Parvez Rustom Jamasji, Vir Chakra
This post is dedicated to Flight Lieutenant Parvez Rustom Jamasji, Vir Chakra, for his services in the Bangladesh Liberation war—the man carrying the Phantoms of Chittagong into hell and back! The...
"Self-censorship has become the norm": Senior Advocate Navroz Seervai
"Self-censorship has become the norm", Senior Advocate Navroz Seervai on the modern-day threats to Freedom of Speech and ExpressionFrom where lies the threat to the Constitutionally guaranteed...
Dr. Zarir F Udwadia in conversation with Faye D’Souza: TEDxGateway Webinar
Topic: Lessons from a Doctor in the frontline. About the Speaker: Dr. Zarir F Udwadia is a consultant chest physician and MD, DNB, FCCP (USA) and FRCP (London) attached to the Hinduja Hospital, and...
Gulshan Ewing: When life gave Amma lemons, she grew lemon trees
The Shedde family has a special relationship with Mrs Ewing, that started at the raddiwalla. We lived in a modest chawl in Santa Cruz during my childhood, and moved to a three-bedroom apartment when...
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Living History India has a wonderful overview on the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai that were designated a World Heritage side by the United Nations. Many of these buildings were...
World Central Kitchen – a fundraiser by Niloufer Mavalwala
Our dear friend and award winning cookbook author Niloufer Mavalwala writes in... Blogging is all about storytelling. Instead of people being the center of attention on my blog food is the star....
Theft attempt at Bhikha Behram well
Caretaker of SoBo Grade I heritage site raises alarm after spotting signs of break-in and attempt to pry open the donation box. An unsuccessful theft attempt was made at the heritage Bhikha Behram...
Power Of Love featuring The Global Lockdown Choir | Shayan Italia | Delraaz Bunshah | A Zoroastrian Parsi Initiative
Power Of Love featuring The Global Lockdown Choir | Shayan Italia | Delraaz Bunshah | A Zoroastrian Parsi Initiative THE POWER OF LOVE is a heartfelt global music initiative stemmed by the Indian...
Sam Balsara: Lessons From My Life
Our dear friend and legendary ad man Sam Balsara of Madison World in a fantastic conversation with Michael Menezes of EEMA. https://youtu.be/xr_9GjLhkYI
Astad Deboo Shares a Message
Legendary artist and India's greatest contemporary dancer and our dear friend Astad Deboo shares a short message during the current COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Armene Modi Awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal
We are thrilled to learn that our dear friend Armene Modi has been awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal Albert Schweitzer Medal awarded to Armene Modi for her academic excellence and extensive...
Gulshan Ewing: Obituary
RIP, Gulshan EwingMy first meeting with Gulshan Ewing was brief when I walked into the office of Femina to see the editor, Dr K D Jhangiani for a cover picture. Gulshan was the ultra glamorous,...
Myra Bhathena: Connect Against COVID
Myra Bhathena writes in I have created a website for people to donate devices such as iPads and Samsung Galaxies to hospitalized patients in isolation. These people are not only unable to see their...
May Thou Blaze Resplendent Oh Iranshah – Kavi Ardeshir Khabardar – Shreeji Iranshah No Garbo
Our dearest friend and mentor Ervad Soli Dastur writes in on the occasion of the upcoming Salgreh of the Iranshah Atashbehram Shehenshahi Adar Mah has already started and on Adar Roj and Adar Mah,...
Management learning from Zoroastrianism | Adil Malia | TEDxIESMCRC
Our dear friend and brilliant human resources professional Adil Malia recently spoke at a TEDx event. Adil fantastically intertwines management learning through Zoroastrian teachings, learnings and...
How to stay calm during the coronavirus pandemic
Expert tips to diffuse stress and anxiety related to mental health and financial insecurities during lockdown.Article By Aviva Damania | The Indian ExpressThe World Health Organization (WHO) has...
Launching IranShah’s Birthday Celebration with Vision 2020
EACH ONE REACH ONE AND TEACH ONE TO LIGHT THE LIFE OF EVERYONE Let's Get Viral By Sharing It On All Local & Global Social Media Please Share This Information With Members Of Your Respective...
Hercules to the rescue: Natasha Thanawalla makes it home
Our dear friend and esteemed journalist and author Farida Master writes a fantastic account of this very interesting story. “We were all in shock,” says Highland Park resident Natasha Thanawalla,...
Dr. Russi Balsara: An Obituary
The Balsara family is saddened to announce the passing of their father Russi Dinshaw Balsara on Tues April 7, 2020 in Toronto at the age of 86. Devoted father (and father in law) of Khorshed ( Khor...
An Open Letter to Bill Gates
A long time dear reader of ours, who wishes to remain anonymous has written this very pertinent open letter to Bill Gates. An open letter to: ‘Bill Gates’ A ‘Prophet’ in our Times. – In both sense...
Toronto Parsis to Livestream Parsi Natak
Madan Ni Mansik HospitalWhen: 18 Apr 2020 7:00 PM, EDTWhere: OnlineEVENT DETAILS:Premier NatakMadan Ni Mansik HospitalBrought to you by the Toronto Parsi Drama GroupThe COVID-19 pandemic continues...
HPY 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Holiday Program For Youth has been the most successful Zoroastrian youth summer program in the world. Started more than three decades ago, it has brought thousands of kids together for the...
Vispi Speaks: Coronavirus Testing Methods Simply Explained.
The news these days is dominated by COVID-19 pandemic. Getting a handle on the disease has required drastic actions by governments and sacrifices by citizens as we try to slow the rate of infection....
Yoga & Breathing Exercises By Mickey Mehta
Our dear friend and India’s holistic health guru Dr. Mickey Mehta shares some of his tips on yoga, meditation and breathing exercises for everyone who are homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Humbandigi by Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor on April 13, 2020
A Hama Anjuman Maachi will be performed in the Aiwisruthrem Geh at around 8:00pm (I.S.T.) on Monday, 13th April 2020, ie. Hormazd Roj Adar Mahino at the Iranshah Atash Behram. As many of us will not...
Bombay Parsi Panchayat chairman Yazdi Desai suffers stroke
Parsi Khabar is saddened to hear about BPP Chairman Yazdi Desai's health, and wishes him a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and Anahita and the entire Desai family Desai is in...
Khushru Poacha: This railwayman feeds thousands daily – without taking a rupee
Amid industrialists, corporate houses, celebs, businessmen and the wealthy donating huge sums of money to help people in times of coronavirus pandemic, a railways employee is showing he also cares -...
Coronavirus: Neither ‘Divinity’s Wrath’ nor ‘Nature’s Vengeance’!
Our dear friend Noshir H. Dadrawala wrote this article that was first published in the Parsi-Times. The novel coronavirus is neither ‘Divinity’s Wrath’ nor ‘Nature’s Vengeance’. From a Zoroastrian...
Soothe The Soul: Zoroastrian Prayers and Songs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join FEZANA and Zarathushtis worldwide for SOOTHE THE SOUL A virtual gathering of prayer, song and spirit in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic During these uncertain times, a few FEZANA members...
Frazan Kotwal Performs For Hospital Patients in Germany During COVID-19 Pandemic
Our dear friend and amazing musician Frazan Adil Kotwal was invited today to the Robert Bosch Hospital to sing for the corona Virus patients. It was handled very carefully and professionally. He was...
Prayers From Iranshah on Behram Roj Ava Mahino
A message from Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor on the occassion of Behram Roj Ava Mahino As many of us will not be able to visit the Iranshah or any fire temple tomorrow, we can listen to this audio...
Zoroastrian Community Steps Up to Support Their Own in Iran Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Community support for IranArticle by Mahtab Irani On March 26, 2020, Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University Of Medical Science, Iran received the second humanitarian package of medical supplies and safety...