The 12th World Zoroastrian Congress (WZC) is co-hosted by ZAGNY (Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York, and FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America). The WZC returns to the United States after 22 years and is expected to attract 1500 attendees from all over the world. Planning is under way for attendees (including teens… Continue reading Inaugural Jashan on Navroze to Kick Off 12 World Zoroastrian Congress 2022 Planning
Month: February 2021
The Pompous Legacy of the Persian Language in India
From to ‘Hind’ and ‘Hindostan’ to ‘Chashma’ and ‘Biryan’, the words you know and the language and history you don’t. Persian “The best memory is that which forgets nothing, but injuries. Write kindness in marble and write injuries in the dust.” This is not a quote without context. The India of today (2021, can you… Continue reading The Pompous Legacy of the Persian Language in India
Kayomi Engineer: Want to have every single building in Parsi Colony sketched for archival value
A Dadar Parsi Colony resident’s four-year-old attempt at using photos, anecdotes, municipal records, memories and sketches to the iconic neighbourhood in a book speaks of public participation in conserving the cityscape. The houses in the enclave, says Engineer, comprise an interesting mix of cottage-style villas and apartments to accommodate more families. Some structures also have… Continue reading Kayomi Engineer: Want to have every single building in Parsi Colony sketched for archival value
‘We took a huge risk’: the Indian firm making more Covid jabs than anyone
Adar Poonawalla, chief executive of the Serum Institute of India, on vaccines, regulation and what comes next Adar Poonawalla, 40, is the chief executive of the Serum Institute of India (SII), the Pune-based, family-owned vaccine manufacturer that is producing more Covid-19 vaccines by dose than any other in the world. For now it’s the Oxford/AstraZeneca… Continue reading ‘We took a huge risk’: the Indian firm making more Covid jabs than anyone
Keeping the historic Parsi Gara alive
Besides admiring the artistic craftsmanship and creative nuances, what comes to mind when we think of Gara and Zardozi- too expensive and rare, right?. Meet sisters and designer duo- Kainaz and Firoza who are not just reviving the historic craft but making them accessible to the millennials- who are so inclined towards western brands. Article… Continue reading Keeping the historic Parsi Gara alive
Naoroji’s ‘Drain of Wealth’ Approach: Guiding Indian Nationalism
Beyond brief by-rote study of history at school about the ‘Grand Old Man of India’, not many Indians are aware of the true depth of the achievements of Dadabhai Naoroji. Mathematics prodigy at Bombay’s Elphinstone College, expatriate business representative in London, the first Asian to be elected to the House of Commons as MP in… Continue reading Naoroji’s ‘Drain of Wealth’ Approach: Guiding Indian Nationalism
The Parsis who pedalled across the world
‘The Bicycle Diaries’ details how 12 cyclists set out as global explorers from 1923 to 1942 Last November, tired of being cooped up at home, travel enthusiasts Bakcen George, Allwyn Joseph and Ratish Bhalerao decided to ‘work from cycle’. Carrying their devices and basic necessities, the trio cycled from Mumbai to Kanyakumari — a journey… Continue reading The Parsis who pedalled across the world
