Dara Irani, a noted lawyer from Pune cantonment and former president of Poona Parsi Panchayat, passed away due to...
Month: August 2023 Articles
‘We are compatible souls. Never quarrel, never argue’: Zubin Mehta in Conversation
A Western classical music colossus and a pioneer pharmaceutical chemist cherish their enduring friendship that spans...
Dr. Yazdi Italia Conferred Award by Gujarat Government for his work in Prevention and Control of Sickle Cell Anemia
Dr. Yazdi Italia, Ph.D. is a Translation Scientist. Since 1978, He is one of the pioneers and Ex. Hon. Director (2006 – 2012) of India’s first Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program of Government...
Raian Karanjawala on his friends Ratan Tata, Arun Jaitley, and Rupert Murdoch
His relationship with these luminaries deepened over decades, as Karanjawala was by their side through good times and bad. Article by S N Thyagarajan | Money Control Raian Karanjawala and his...
Ba Humata Lecture Series September 2023
The Ba Humata Lecture Series continues on Sunday, September 3, 2023 with the theme “In Life, Focus On The Blessing Not On What One Is Missing” Ref: Yasna 47.6, 48.3 and Related Verses of the Gathas...
BPP Trustees Petition Law Commission on UCC Concerns
Dear Friends, Happy to inform you that your BPP Board Of Trustees were invited on ‘Khordadsal’ – August 21 to personally visit Delhi and discuss concerns on the Uniform Civil Code...
Explore the 113-year-old Parsi Fire Temple in Royapuram
Not many have the privilege of stepping into the Parsi fire temple. This Madras Day, we meet members of Chennai’s Parsi community at the recently renovated Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar-e-meher, and the...
Jarring Notes On A Stellar Evening: What Would Zubin Mehta Have Said?
The LA based conductor is in Mumbai headlining two sold-out shows conducting the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI). The inaugural concert took place on August 19th. Article by Sarosh Bana Zubin...
Zubin Mehta in conversation with Karan Thapar: Yeh Hai Bombay, Meri Jaan
Veteran journalist Karan Thapar speaks with Maestro Zubin Mehta on his recent visit to Mumbai, to conduct the SOI at NCPA this past weekend.
Times of India Removed Quote on Wanting Peace for Indian Muslims From Interview: Zubin Mehta
“One has to get over this madness of religious persecution. Hopefully things will change,” Mehta said. Renowned music conductor Zubin Mehta has alleged that The Times of India removed...
The Parsi Theatre’ is an important addition to the sparse information available on the matter
Somnath Gupt’s book is an immensely readable account of the history and development of the Parsi theatre and its influences on early Hindi cinema. Actor Sohrab Modi (left) and playwright Agha Hashr...
Parsi Gara Work Takes Center Stage With This Exciting New Collaboration
Persian excellence takes centre stage as Ashdeen and Good Earth come together for a one-of-a-kind limited-edition capsule collection that takes inspiration from Persia’s famous seven-coloured...
Parsi New Year celebrations illuminate Nagpur with joy and traditions
The vibrant Parsi community in Nagpur, along with their fellow community members across India, celebrated Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz or Nowruz, on Wednesday, August 16. This festive...
Koolar & Co. : Matunga’s hidden gem: Parsi cafe weaves tales of history, cinema and Irani flavours
Nestled within the heart of Matunga, Koolar & Co stands as a living testimony of history. The cafe’s deep-rooted bond with the silver screen, the essence of Parsi culinary heritage, and...
Mumbai’s Britannia & Co. Restaurant Celebrates 100 Glorious Years
The classic Mumbai Sundays are incomplete without a visit to the iconic Irani cafe located at Ballard Estate, Britannia & Co. Restaurant. Between the bustling city and colonial charm of Mumbai,...
Parsis are choosing between extinction and purity. It’s not always a pretty choice
The Centre has revamped Jiyo Parsi scheme to arrest the declining population of Indian Parsis. For every 150 Parsis born in a year, there are 600 deaths. SHUBHANGI MISRA Senior citizens playing...
Observing Pateti: A Day Of Reflection And Repentance In Parsi Community
Pateti signifies the final day of the Parsi Calendar year before Navroz, the Parsi New Year. “Pateti” originates from the Iranian term “Patet,” signifying repentance....
Rati and Riah Forbes: Creating deep-rooted impact for vulnerable communities
Forbes Marshall’s Rati and Riah Forbes are working to improve the lives of underserved communities, and learning how to be more strategic with their personal giving By Benu Joshi Routh |...
At 86, Zubin Mehta reflects on his career, Mahler and the ‘Mehta Sound’
Zubin Mehta walks onstage more slowly than he did in his youthful, dashing days and is helped by a cane. He conducts sitting down. Sunday afternoon at Walt Disney Concert Hall, his arm movements...
WZCC Global Conclave in London A Fantastic Success
At the end of July 2023, the second of two mega-events in the Zarathushti calendar for 2023 happened. On the coattails of the 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, the WZCC UK Chapter welcomed over...
Season II Of Mazda Multimedia Returns: We Hear You
Our dear friend Sarosh K. Daruwalla and his team at Mazda Multimedia bring us Season 2 of their extremely popular series of interviews and stories. What lies ahead in Season 2 ? Get a sneak peak...
Renowned Industrialist and Philanthropist Darius Forbes Passes Away at 97
At Parsi Khabar we are saddened to hear about the passing away of Darius Forbes. Our condolences to the entire family and his friends and loved ones. Here is an 2011 article on Darius Forbes that...
Management Marvels: World’s First Business Management Comic
We are happy to share a new venture started by our dear friend and amazing architect and design industry professional Kaiyan K. Mistree LET’S REVOLUTIONIZE MANAGEMENT, ONE COMIC AT A TIME....
Zubin Mehta: ‘Don’t underestimate the power of music’
For Zubin Mehta, time is sacred. Few callings are as severely an imposition on time as is his pursuit: classical music. In the Western tradition, transcribed on paper in extraordinary detail, in...
Banu Enterprises: Centurial shop marinated in the history of enterprising Parsis and Nagpur
If travelling on Ram Jhula towards Mayo Hospital Square, from the passenger side of the car you might be able to catch a glimpse of a small shop below called Banu Enterprises in Shanichara Market,...
Marzi Pestonji recalls his days as background dancer in SRK’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’
Renowned choreographer Marzi Pestonji went down the memory lane and recalled his journey on how he bagged the opportunity to be a background dancer in ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’. Master Marzi, who is also...
The Guildhall London: A Zoroastrian Takeover !
Sunday July 23rd shall henceforth be remembered as the day that 350 Zarathushtis from all over the world took over the fabled Guildhall of London. The current building was originally built in the...
Ervad Zarrir F. Bhandara on a Blood Donation Crusade to Save Lives
Ervad Zarrir F. Bhandara is a true hero. He has donated his platelets and plasma over 538 times, saving over 1,614 lives. His selfless act of compassion has helped countless people in need. Ervad...
Michael Stausberg: ‘Many cab drivers said that they “worship” their taxis. Is this religion?’
A new, fascinating volume of essays explores how people make sense of their religions in the fast-changing city of Mumbai, whether in a chawl, high-rise or kaali-peeli While it is widely known that...
Sam Balsara to lead the Indian delegation to AdAsia ’23 Seoul
Sam Balsara, head of the Indian-owned Madison World will be the Leader of the Indian Delegation to the AdAsia’23 at Seoul. The AdAsia, a property of the Asian Federation of Advertising...