Karachi was once home to thousands of Parsis, followers of Zoroaster (Zarathustra), the spiritual founder of Zoroastrianism. Some of them still live in the city, but the future for their community seems grim. Article by Mohammad Salman | DW The history of Zoroastrians on the Indian subcontinent spans for well over a millennium Image: Mohammad… Continue reading Pakistan: What happened to Zoroastrians in Karachi?
Month: September 2023
Noshir Desai: Hardworking professional who never believed in giving up
Noshir Desai, former CEO of Karishma Advertising and later media head at Lintas, passed away in Mumbai on 6th September 2023. Noshir was a veteran of many years belonging to the MCM era where he began his career. He then moved to Everest Advertising and later on worked with Lintas in Account Management where he… Continue reading Noshir Desai: Hardworking professional who never believed in giving up
Lisa Bandari Appointed UK’s Ambassador to Portugal
In an email update Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe informs…. ZTFE congratulates Lisa Bandari, daughter of Kay & Darayus Bandari, for been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal as per the Press Release from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Monday 18th September 2023. Portugal is the oldest ally of the United Kingdom. The… Continue reading Lisa Bandari Appointed UK’s Ambassador to Portugal
Schbang’s Rayomand Patell: Your mind is the single best intelligence
Schbang’s Rayomand Patell: Your mind is the single best intelligence Rayomand J Patell, chief creative officer and chief integration officer, Schbang mentioned, “ I sincerely believe that you gotta use your own mind first and use AI as a tool to generate what you are seeing inside your head and bring that to life on… Continue reading Schbang’s Rayomand Patell: Your mind is the single best intelligence
UCC is everywhere in divided Parsi homes—WhatsApp groups, dinner talks, op-eds, letters
Marriage, divorce, inheritance, and temple rights are all skewed in favour of men. Four Parsi women see UCC as an equaliser but Bombay Parsi Punchayet wants ‘total exemption’. People at agiyari (fire temple) on Navroze, which is Parsis’ new year | Photo: Manisha Mondal/ThePrint Article by Shubhangi Misra | The PRINT Delhi/Mumbai: A viral message… Continue reading UCC is everywhere in divided Parsi homes—WhatsApp groups, dinner talks, op-eds, letters
Time is running out for Parsi culture. Race to save it from extinction is on
When Delhi-based professor Shernaz Cama told the Parsis about the disgrace in which historical accounts were lying at the Meherjirana library, it became an emotional discovery for them. Parsis now don’t know how to read old Parsi text, including the priests. They rely on texts written in Gujarati | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint Article by Shubhangi Misra… Continue reading Time is running out for Parsi culture. Race to save it from extinction is on
Unveiling Pakistan’s Parsi Culinary Traditions: Pakistan Museum of Food
‘Pakistan’s Museum of Food’ is the largest and most comprehensive exploration of Pakistani cuisine online, featuring over 9000 Images, 90 videos and 100 stories that capture the vibrant culinary tapestry of Pakistan’s five provinces and beyond. This project aims to preserve and celebrate the culture and heritage of Pakistani food, as well as to document… Continue reading Unveiling Pakistan’s Parsi Culinary Traditions: Pakistan Museum of Food
