The newest outpost in Borivali will be the third outlet, after opening their second outlet in Ghatkopar on October 25 Parsi Dairy Farm’s outlet on Princess Street in Marine Lines. Photo Courtesy: Ashish Raje With a legacy that is 107 years old, Parsi Dairy Farm has now expanded beyond South Mumbai to open a new… Continue reading Parsi Dairy Farm to open its third outlet in Mumbai’s Borivali on November 25 2023
Month: November 2023
Conservation & Restoration of Large Pavilion at Bombay Doongerwadi
Conservation & Restoration at Doongerwadi Large Pavilion Renovated in Honor of Roda & Noshir Pardiwala The Conservation and Restoration of the Large Pavilion, officially known as the Jamshetji Rustumjee Sethna Mandap, constructed in 1938 has been undertaken by siblings Cyrus, Dinshaw and Rashneh Pardiwala in honor of their parents Roda and Noshir Pardiwala, who taught… Continue reading Conservation & Restoration of Large Pavilion at Bombay Doongerwadi
Hyderabad Parsis meet with National Minorities Commission to Escalate their Greviances
The National Commission for Minorities , Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of india on 8th November 2023 virtually heard the complaints filed by Jehangir Bisney & Nianaaz Darabna (resident) in the Hyderabad Agiary sewerage blockage issue. Led by commission’s Chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura , Kersi Deboo (Vice-Chairperson) and others, the NCM had also called representatives… Continue reading Hyderabad Parsis meet with National Minorities Commission to Escalate their Greviances
Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate arrival of their ancestors
SANJAN: On Wednesday, a few hundred Parsis descended in Sanjan, a tiny town in south Gujarat, about 150-kms from Mumbai, to commemorate the arrival of their ancestors here about 1,300 years ago. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times Of India Following religious persecution in Iran, the Parsis first landed in Diu sometime in the 8th… Continue reading Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate arrival of their ancestors
Parsi, pride, public, peril: The historical significance of Agiaries in Hyderabad and their problems
The presence of Parsis is etched in local places like Parsigutta and the Chenoy Trade Centre, which bear witness to their historical prominence in the city. Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher Article By Shrimansi Kaushik Express News Service HYDERABAD: Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher at Tilak Road is a pristine monument that recounts the contribution… Continue reading Parsi, pride, public, peril: The historical significance of Agiaries in Hyderabad and their problems
Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day
Sanjan Day holds deep significance for the Parsi community worldwide, symbolizing a journey of resilience, assimilation, and the rich amalgamation of cultures. The event attracts Parsis from across the country, with local communities in Sanjan taking center stage in organizing this public function. Parsis gathered at Sanjan to commemorate Sanjan Day A vibrant tapestry of… Continue reading Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day
Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood
In a leafy neighborhood of central Mumbai, classic “Parsi-style” bungalows with their deep porches and balconies adorn the streets, a historic Parsi school has been recently renovated and at the Dadar Athornan Institute, 14 students dressed in T-shirts and skullcaps are immersed in learning the sacred scriptures and rituals of the Zoroastrian faith. Article by… Continue reading Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood
