The Museum of Failures is an excellent example of Thrity Umrigar’s strengths as a novelist Article By Nalini Iyer | The Examiner Thrity Umrigar is the author of ten previous books including the popular The Space Between Us and the The Secrets Between Us. Museum of Failures is her 11th book for adults. Umrigar’s fiction… Continue reading The Museum of Failures is an excellent example of Thrity Umrigar’s strengths as a novelist
Month: March 2024
Inauguration of the Centre For Avesta-Pahlavi Studies, University of Mumbai
Centre For Avesta-Pahlavi Studies At University Of Mumbai To Give Fillip To Zoroastrian Culture The centre will offer undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programmes in Avesta, the language of the Zoroastrian scriptures. Free Press Journal News Service Dr Ravindra Kulkarni, vice-chancellor of the university, said the centre has already created interest outside India, with the University… Continue reading Inauguration of the Centre For Avesta-Pahlavi Studies, University of Mumbai
A language for all ages: A dive into the language of Zoroastrians shows our connected roots
Mumbai University’s decision to open a centre to study Avestan and Pahlavi is as important for the Parsis as it for the rest of the communities Article By Kurush Dalal | Hindustan Times Ashem vohu vahistem asti ushta asti ushta ahmai yad ashai vahistai ashem. These words by the prophet Zoroaster were sung over 3,500… Continue reading A language for all ages: A dive into the language of Zoroastrians shows our connected roots
Govt takes direct approach for Jiyo Parsi as Parzor Foundation withdraws from scheme
The PARZOR Foundation ceased its involvement in the Jiyo Parsi scheme due to the government’s decision to implement direct beneficiary transfers Article by Linah Baliga | Hindustan Times Mumbai: The central government has last week introduced a fresh strategy to execute the Jiyo Parsi scheme, which is aimed at curbing the decline in the Parsi… Continue reading Govt takes direct approach for Jiyo Parsi as Parzor Foundation withdraws from scheme
Improved guidelines of JiyoParsi Scheme And Centre for Avesta-Pahlavi Studies’ at University of Mumbai
In the spirit of Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat, the Ministry of Minority Affairs hosts event to honour the legacy of Zoroastrians in the Country by adopting a comprehensive approach to successfully interact with the Parsi community representatives Smt. Smriti Z. Irani, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and WCD highlights importance of revival of languishing languages… Continue reading Improved guidelines of JiyoParsi Scheme And Centre for Avesta-Pahlavi Studies’ at University of Mumbai
Mumbai University To Launch Avesta Pahlavi Study Centre; Focus on Preserving, Promoting Parsi-Zoroastrian Culture
The university has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to start this special study centre in the university. Article by Dhairya Gajara | Free Press Journal Students at the University of Mumbai will be able to study Parsi Zoroastrian culture from the upcoming academic year as the university plans to… Continue reading Mumbai University To Launch Avesta Pahlavi Study Centre; Focus on Preserving, Promoting Parsi-Zoroastrian Culture
