Our dearest friend Zerbanoo Gifford writes a beautiful review on a new book titled: “Shahriar: Phoenix of the Desert, Reborn Out of Darkness by Behram and Shahin Bekhradnia.” As a young girl, my parents took me to see a Zoroastrian, from Yazd, who had been blinded while in the Persian army, fighting for Iran. I… Continue reading Shahriar: Phoenix of the Desert
Month: June 2025
Uniting Democracies: The US-India Alliance | Policy Stories with Dinsha Mistree
Our dear friend Dinsha Mistree speaks about The US-India alliance and how it is key to securing democracy, innovation, and balance in a shifting global order. Check out more from Hoover Fellow Dinsha Mistree: Listen to the Matters of Policy and Politics podcast “India before it was cool” with Dinsha Mistree here: • India, Before… Continue reading Uniting Democracies: The US-India Alliance | Policy Stories with Dinsha Mistree
Professor Zubin Sethna appointed to United Kingdon All-Party Parliamentary Entrepreneurship Advisory Board
We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Professor Zubin Sethna has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Entrepreneurship. This news was shared by Regent’s University where Zubin teaches. We’re thrilled to share that Regent’s academic, Professor Dr Zubin Sethna, Professor of Entrepreneurial Marketing & Consumer Behaviour and… Continue reading Professor Zubin Sethna appointed to United Kingdon All-Party Parliamentary Entrepreneurship Advisory Board
A Historic Moment for Parsi Cuisine: Niloufer Mavalvala Honored at the Gourmand Awards in Portugal
Cascais, Portugal – Parsi cuisine took center stage at one of the world’s most prestigious culinary events this past week, as author and food historian Niloufer Mavalvala received two global honors at the 30th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, held during the World Food Summit in Cascais, Portugal. Her acclaimed body of work, dedicated to documenting… Continue reading A Historic Moment for Parsi Cuisine: Niloufer Mavalvala Honored at the Gourmand Awards in Portugal
The Parsis who once ran theatres in Madras
Parsis settled in Madras ran most of the single-screen theatres in the city since mid-1910s Article by Sriram V | The Hindu An old poster for Casino Theatre, Madras | Photo Credit: Music Academy archives Cinema theatres and Parsis – both are dwindling in numbers. This thought came to my mind while researching about the… Continue reading The Parsis who once ran theatres in Madras
The taste of tradition: Shelley Subawalla
Shelley Subawalla sells Parsi spices not just for business, but to keep her community’s traditions alive “For every spice mix that I sell, I give a recipe on how to make the dish. So even a nonParsi can make a popular dish such as the dhansak (meat dish made with lentil and vegetables). “It helps… Continue reading The taste of tradition: Shelley Subawalla
Reviving Heritage Through Fashion: A New Zoroastrian-Inspired Brand by Xenia Byramji
In a bold and beautiful effort to bring Zoroastrian culture to the global fashion scene, Xenia Byramji, a designer with deep roots in the community, has launched a fashion brand that merges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Simply titled Xenia, the brand is built on a mission of cultural storytelling, sustainable development, and creative empowerment.… Continue reading Reviving Heritage Through Fashion: A New Zoroastrian-Inspired Brand by Xenia Byramji
