BMC has relocated the century-old Parsi Gate at Marine Drive to make way for the coastal road project. While one pillar of the gate was moved on April 17, the other was moved three days later. After the coastal road is done, the pillars of Parsi Gate will be relocated 75 metres northwest of the… Continue reading Mumbai: 100-year-old Parsi Gate to be relocated 75mt away
Month: April 2021
How the Parsee gara, or sari, has Chinese influences and history woven into its fabric
Nineteenth century Parsee traders returned to India from Canton with embroidered silk cloth which was fashioned into unique saris which came to be known as garas Traditional Parsee embroidery has its roots in ancient Persian culture and Silk Road influences, with proponents of the craft hoping to popularise it globally Article by Huzan Tata |… Continue reading How the Parsee gara, or sari, has Chinese influences and history woven into its fabric
Who are the Iranian People?
In a landmark study, a team of international researchers with unrestricted access to local populations and fossilized genetic material in Iran, led by scientists from the University of Cologne (Germany) and the University of Sydney (Australia), identified the genetic profile of the Iranian people and their genetic relationship with one another and the neighboring populations.… Continue reading Who are the Iranian People?
The Gatha Smart Pen Introduced in Iran
Our dear friend Meher Amalsad shares a video about a new technological innovation called The Gatha Pen. This is developed by Mobedyar Dr. Rashin Jahangiri M.D. a Mmber of the Developing Team. Photos Taken By: Homayoon Mehrzad, Iran She has also devoted her time for recording the 5-Gathas in accordance with the Avestan Script. Furthermore,… Continue reading The Gatha Smart Pen Introduced in Iran
Gulshan Kavarana: Dubai resident helps people of determination get through pandemic
Gulshan Kavarana speaks about the support group she has been running for over two decades. Over two decades ago, a journey that started in a living room, has now offered help and growth to more than 1000 lives in the form of a support group for families and children with special needs — Special Families… Continue reading Gulshan Kavarana: Dubai resident helps people of determination get through pandemic
The Battle of the Parsis
Will the house that Jamsetji built with a capital of Rs 21,000 in 1868 continue to retain its values? LET’S START THIS story with the one question everyone asks. How many Parsis are there in India? The answer is likely to be anything between 50,000 and 60,000. No one knows for sure. Ask the Parsis.… Continue reading The Battle of the Parsis
With ‘folded hands’, Poonawalla urges Biden to lift export ban from these raw materials
With ‘folded hands’, Poonawalla urges Biden to lift export ban from these raw materials SII chief executive Adar Poonawalla said that vaccine production can be ramped up if the Biden administration lifts the curb on the export of critical raw materials. Article by Kunal Gaurav | Hindustan Times Serum Institute of India (SII) chief executive… Continue reading With ‘folded hands’, Poonawalla urges Biden to lift export ban from these raw materials
