The slogan of “Zan Zendegi Azadi” meaning women, life and freedom is being raised aloud by protestors in Islamic Republic of Iran, after Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old Iranian Kurd was pronounced dead days after the notorious morality police detained her for allegedly breaching the Islamic republic’s strict dress code for women. It was… Continue reading Zan Zendegi Azadi: A Zoroastrian legacy
Month: February 2023
Rustom Baug in Byculla celebrates centenary year
Built by Bai Jerbai Wadia in memory of her late son, the residential colony, continues to be a ‘self-contained’ thriving community centre for 330 families Rustom Baug boasts of a library, gymnasium, canteen, kindergarten and club house, where families meet and residents gather to celebrate festivals and cermemonies. By Linah Baliga | Hindustan Times Parsi… Continue reading Rustom Baug in Byculla celebrates centenary year
The champion hotelier
Byram D Avari will be remembered for his business acumen, love of sailing and philanthropy Article here Byram D Avari, who passed away in Karachi on January 22 at the age of 81, was more than a tycoon of the Pakistani hotel industry. He was a leader of the Parsi community who also represented them… Continue reading The champion hotelier
