The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey What’s it About? Bombay’s only female solicitor, Perveen Mistry, grapples with class divisions, sexism, and complex family dynamics as she seeks justice for a mistreated young woman in this thrilling fourth installment in Sujata Massey’s award-winning series. It’s a happy day when a reader can dive into… Continue reading One Woman’s Fight for Justice & Equality in Historic Bombay: Book Review
Month: October 2023
Toronto Zoroastrians Begin Construction at the OZCF Place of Worship
Construction Begins for OZCF Place of Worship. FEZANA Member Association Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation Breaks Ground and Begins Construction of its Place of Worship FEZANA is thrilled to share news of the groundbreaking ceremony and the commencement of construction for the new Place of Worship in Oakville, Ontario. This place of worship shall be the… Continue reading Toronto Zoroastrians Begin Construction at the OZCF Place of Worship
16 Parsis take part in the Himalayan Challenge Drive 2023
Naheed Divecha writes in to inform us that there were 16 Parsis amongst the over 100 participants who took part in the 2023 version of the Himalayan Challenge Drive. There were 64 self driven cars, over 100 participants who did a Himalayan Challenge drive, over 9 days of driving. Starting from Chandigarh, to Jammu, Sonmarg,… Continue reading 16 Parsis take part in the Himalayan Challenge Drive 2023
Parsi Delicacies in the USA
We received the following update from Roshni Kharoliwalla who runs ParsiDelicacies.com I am reaching out to you regarding my effort of helping Zoroastrian women in India support their home-based business alongside providing accessibility to the traditional products in USA. This is my way of serving a platform and connecting our community in India (mostly Navsari… Continue reading Parsi Delicacies in the USA
Threads: A Decade Of Ashdeen: 13 Indian women and the Parsi Garas they wore
A new photo exhibition that begins tomorrow tells the inspiring stories of 13 non-Instagram influencers and the Parsi Garas they wore Article by Shweta Shiware | Mid-Day Based in New Delhi, sisters Dr Niloufer Shroff, Rukshana Shroff and Dr Shernaz Cama run the UNESCO Parzor Foundation that works toward preserving Zoroastrian community and culture. “Famously… Continue reading Threads: A Decade Of Ashdeen: 13 Indian women and the Parsi Garas they wore
Majestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
TEHRAN – The hot summer, unauthorized deep-water drilling, and other challenges associated with the changing climate are threatening to destroy invaluable cultural landmarks including Naqsh-e Rostam, which is a majestic rock-hewn necropolis in southern Iran. On Monday, Fars news agency released a collection of images that highlighted arrays of long serious cracks appearing inside the… Continue reading Majestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
‘Am I going to feel anything?’: Young Zoroastrians reconnect with their faith
Looking to ensure a future for the aging, mostly immigrant Zoroastrian community, the faith’s leaders in the United States are rallying young Zoroastrians to make friendships across demographic lines and rediscover their spiritual heritage. The fire altar at the Zoroastrian Association of California in Orange, California, on Sept. 1, 2023. Photo by Shawheen Keyani October… Continue reading ‘Am I going to feel anything?’: Young Zoroastrians reconnect with their faith
