MUMBAI: In a congested lane off Girgaum Road in south Mumbai, a nondescript old man dressed in simple white clothes would be seen frequently walking into the city’s oldest Parsi Atash Behram, the Dadysett Fire Temple, founded in 1783. Not many passersby outside or the devotees inside would recognise one of India’s richest men, Pallonji… Continue reading Construction pioneer Pallonji Mistry who took building blocks overseas
Month: June 2022
Buy An Afarganyu Glazed Tea Light
The peace, tranquillity and oneness with Ahura Mazda that we experience when we gaze upon an atash is an inexplicable feeling. The silhouette of the aesthetic Afarganyu with the warm burning pile of sukhad topped by the glory of our very alive and sacred Atash is a special image in our hearts and minds. We… Continue reading Buy An Afarganyu Glazed Tea Light
Modi launches stamp for 200th anniversary of Mumbai Samachar:
Modi launches stamp for 200th anniversary of Mumbai Samachar: Look back at history of Asia’s longest-running newspaper The Gujarati newspaper was first published in 1822 as a weekly by Parsi scholar Fardunjee Marzban. Over the last 200 years, Mumbai Samachar has survived the test of time and stayed true to its apolitical editorial policies Article… Continue reading Modi launches stamp for 200th anniversary of Mumbai Samachar:
Nergis Mavalvala Delivers Commencement Address at Wellesley
Nergis Mavalvala, Pakistani-American astrophysicist and Dean of MIT School of Science; was invited to be the Commencement speaker for the 2022 graduating class at her own alma mater Wellesley College from where she graduated in 1990.
Remembering Sam Tata
Remembering Sam Tata, the photographer who was equally at ease on the street and in the studio Between taking portraits of everyone from Prithviraj Kapoor to Leonard Cohen, Tata teamed with Henri Cartier-Bresson to capture a snapshot of the 20th century. Article by Kamayani Sharma Scroll.in In 1949, China was experiencing historic upheaval as a… Continue reading Remembering Sam Tata
Meherwan Irani’s Chai Pani of North Carolina Named Best Restaurant in America
Meherwan Irani has been nominated or been the recipient of several awards so far. He and Chai Pani co-founder Molly, were present at the award ceremony. (photo @beardfoundation) India-West News Desk ASHEVILLE, NC – Chai Pani, which serves affordable Indian street food in North Carolina, was declared the best restaurant in America on June 13,… Continue reading Meherwan Irani’s Chai Pani of North Carolina Named Best Restaurant in America
Who Is A Parsi: Prochy Mehta
Author Prochy N. Mehta is a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, school leader and hockey and basketball player. She has represented India in Masters Athletics. Mehta is the first female president of the Calcutta Parsee Club and actively involved in the advertising business. But with her mixed DNA and unknown parentage, Mehta is unsure of how… Continue reading Who Is A Parsi: Prochy Mehta
