The spirit of unity and compassion runs through the Parsi Community everywhere: The Parsi Community in Auckland is predominantly resident in East Auckland (Supplied Photo of Participants at ‘Jamva Chalo Ji,’ held in Pakuranga on July 17, 2024) Article by Venkat Raman | Indian News Link NZ The need to foster cultural and traditional values… Continue reading Auckland Zoroastrians Chase Ambition For A Community Centre
Month: January 2025
Indian Opera Sensation – Frazan Adil Kotwal’s from Mumbai to Stuttgart
Our friend Frazan Kotwal was interviewed by Vichaar Vibes on Youtube…. In this episode 29, we talked to Frazan Adil Kotwal @frazankotwal3768 an opera singer born in Mumbai, uniquely combines music, social engagement, and artistic dedication in his career. After graduating from Jaihind College in Mumbai in 2015 with a degree in Mass Media and… Continue reading Indian Opera Sensation – Frazan Adil Kotwal’s from Mumbai to Stuttgart
Bhandara Family: Meet Parsi family which dominates Pakistan’s highly-regulated liquor business
Meet Parsi family which dominates Pakistan’s highly-regulated liquor business, owns Asia’s oldest distillers, its name is…, net worth is…. Under Isphanyar Bhandara, Murree Brewery has thrived despite strict regulations for alcohol production and consumption prevalent in Pakistan. Bhandara says his company focusses on quality and uses only the best raw materials to make alcohol. By… Continue reading Bhandara Family: Meet Parsi family which dominates Pakistan’s highly-regulated liquor business
140 years and counting: Mumbai’s Parsee Gymkhana to celebrate its sporting legacy in February
On Feb 25, 1885, over a dozen prominent Parsis, including Dorab Tata, son of Tata empire founder Jamsetji Tata, met at Ripon Club in Bombay’s Fort area to discuss an exclusive gymkhana for Parsi men. “Much attention having been drawn of late to the physical needs of the Parsee community, it is proposed to start… Continue reading 140 years and counting: Mumbai’s Parsee Gymkhana to celebrate its sporting legacy in February
IT IS TIME TO SPEAK UP: Iranshah Udvada Utsav
IT IS TIME TO SPEAK UP – Dasturji Khurshed K. Dastoor & Dinshaw K. Tamboly The 4th edition of Iranshah Udvada Utsav (IUU) held in late December 2024 concluded on a successful note, as did the earlier three editions. Each one of them earned accolades from most of the participants and attendees, as well as… Continue reading IT IS TIME TO SPEAK UP: Iranshah Udvada Utsav
Bapsi Sidhwa obituary
Pakistani author whose novels offered an insight into the Parsi community and highlighted the challenges of reconciling different cultures Shah Meer Baloch Fri 10 Jan 2025 09.56 EST The author Bapsi Sidhwa, who has died aged 86, was one of the first English-language authors from Pakistan to receive international acclaim. With her five novels, she… Continue reading Bapsi Sidhwa obituary
Kainaz Amaria named Visual Enterprise Editor for Investigative
The new role builds on years of Amaria’s work across the newsroom, producing eye-catching, high-impact journalism Washington Post (Courtesy of Kainaz Amaria) By WashPostPR An announcement from Investigations Editor Peter Wallsten, Deputy Investigations Editor Dave Fallis, Deputy Investigations Editor Eric Rich and Narrative Accountability Editor Kelley Benham French: We are thrilled to announce that Kainaz… Continue reading Kainaz Amaria named Visual Enterprise Editor for Investigative
