On April 22, 1847, Parsis from across India assembled in Karachi as the foundation for the city’s first Tower of Silence was laid. Article by Ammad Ali | Scroll Photos of long-time Parsi residents of Karachi. | Ammad Ali On the spring morning of April 22, 1847, when the Siberian migratory birds were singing a… Continue reading 175 years after Parsis flocked to Karachi, glimpses of the community’s fading history
Month: September 2022
First Zoroastrian Family to Appear on Television Game Show Family Feud Canada
The Irani family from Mississauga, Canada will be appearing on the Canadian-version of the popular game show Family Feud. It features two families who compete to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win up to $30,000. Tanya Hoshi, the team captain, is accompanied on the show with her cousins Delara… Continue reading First Zoroastrian Family to Appear on Television Game Show Family Feud Canada
Tata Administrative Service: Here’s the book review on six-decade old journey of leadership programme
The story of Tata Administrative Service provides valuable insights into the changing business environment in India The book explores the journey of TAS over the past six decades, and examines where it succeeded, faltered or even failed, while explaining the reasons thereof. By Amitabha Bhattacharya The Tata Administrative Service (TAS), as the name suggests, was… Continue reading Tata Administrative Service: Here’s the book review on six-decade old journey of leadership programme
Streetwise Kolkata: Parsi Bagan Lane, a neighbourhood that played important role in freedom struggle
What is less well known is the lane’s association with the development of psychoanalysis in the subcontinent. Article by Neha Banka | Indian Express Parsi Bagan Lane in Kolkata. (Express Photo by Shashi Ghosh) Not very far from the Sealdah railway station in Kolkata and just a short walk from the 108-year-old Raja Bazar Science… Continue reading Streetwise Kolkata: Parsi Bagan Lane, a neighbourhood that played important role in freedom struggle
Portraits, memorabilia: When ‘Aapri Rani’ Elizabeth lived in Parsi homes & memory
This fascination with the British monarchy is not just limited to Bomanbehram, 75. Every Zoroastrian Parsi and Irani home, it is said lightheartedly, has a portrait of the queen, be it Victoria or Elizabeth. The community often referred to Elizabeth as “Aapri Rani” (our queen). Written by Benita Fernando | Indian Express The late Boman… Continue reading Portraits, memorabilia: When ‘Aapri Rani’ Elizabeth lived in Parsi homes & memory
Century-old Parsi Dharamshala: A point of convergence for Kolkata foodies
Did you ever have Sali Marghi — tender chicken wrapped in fiery masala and topped off with shredded fried potato? Sali Marghi is an age-old recipe that has been a traditional one in Parsi households. Or, perhaps, Patra Ni Machcchi? Does this sound familiar? The dish is every seafood lovers’ dream come true. Medium sized… Continue reading Century-old Parsi Dharamshala: A point of convergence for Kolkata foodies
Arzan Nagwaswalla talks about being a Parsi cricketer in India
Emerging pacer Arzan Nagwaswalla opens up on representing Parsi community for India in cricket and answers of questions on Cricket in general.
