The birth of a new Dar-e-Mehr is a rare and momentous occasion. We were lucky to witness the inauguration of the newest Dar-e-Mehr in all of the Zoroastrian world on September 20th, 2014 in Boyds, Maryland; in the Washington D.C. vicinity in United States. The Kamran Dar-E-Mehr is the home of the Zarathushtis of the… Continue reading Kamran Dar e Mehr Opens in Washington D.C. USA
Category: Diaspora
Ancient faith seeks good to balance the bad
Zoroastrianism puts the onus for morality on the individual Every morning, Farhad Mistry wraps a kastri, a small rope made up of 72 strings, around his waist like a belt while saying his morning prayers. Then he puts on a sadre, which is essentially a muslin undershirt affixed with two very meaningful patches. Article by… Continue reading Ancient faith seeks good to balance the bad
Spenta Kandawalla Remembers Wellesley classmate Hillary Clinton
Spenta Captain Kandawalla, who was the only Pakistani student in Hillary Rodham’s class at Wellesley College in 1969, talks about her longtime friend with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Jane Pauley. She describes the former secretary of state who made herself into a diplomatic "punching bag" as someone who "could punch back, too." If you are reading… Continue reading Spenta Kandawalla Remembers Wellesley classmate Hillary Clinton
Tata Hall at Harvard: A new jewel along the river
Harvard Business School dedicates Tata Hall, which will support executive education program Harvard Business School (HBS) officials marked the completion of the campus’ executive education quad with a dedication ceremony Monday afternoon to celebrate the opening of Tata Hall. By Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Staff Writer Dean Nitin Nohria called Tata Hall “a gift that will… Continue reading Tata Hall at Harvard: A new jewel along the river
Lord Bilimoria: Beer emperor’s plan to boost small firms
Lord Bilimoria, founder of the Cobra Beer company, has an innovative idea of how to create jobs and he should know: his firm is growing Article by Andrew Cave | Telegraph UK Help for small businesses, better access to bank funding and immigration will feature high on the political agenda ahead of the Queen’s… Continue reading Lord Bilimoria: Beer emperor’s plan to boost small firms
Jamshed R. Ghadiali Honoured By Free Masons of New York
Jamshed R. Ghadiali Honoured by The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York On April 16, 2014 Jamshed R. Ghadiali, former Vice President of ZAGNY, was honoured at a special “Homecoming” by Service City Geba Lodge. He received a great welcome back to his lodge after the… Continue reading Jamshed R. Ghadiali Honoured By Free Masons of New York
Dhun Noria: Indian-origin doctor honored in Canada
Dr Dhun Noria, who heads the Lab Medicine Program lab at Scarborough Hospital, is set to receive Global Lifetime Achievement Award for her impressive professional accomplishments and community services. Article By Ajit Jain | The Indian Diaspora She will be the second person in the hospital’s history to receive such an honor. “Dr. Noria is… Continue reading Dhun Noria: Indian-origin doctor honored in Canada
Agiary Connect: Request a Liturgical Ceremony Online
Good friend of Parsi Khabar Dinsha Mistree, and Benafsha Shroff are using the power of the internet to bring a service to the Zarathushti diaspora the world over. Their new venture Agiary Connect is online The purpose of this website is to help Zoroastrians all over the world connect with the spiritual and ritualistic components… Continue reading Agiary Connect: Request a Liturgical Ceremony Online
UK Zoroastrians Celebrate Noruz In Parliament
This week 200 Zoroastrians came together with a few lords, baronesses, sirs, ladies, MP’s and friends of their community at the House of Parliament to celebrate their annual spring welcoming festival. Article by Jasmine Dotiwala | Huffington Post Of the Parliamentarians present, both Lord Noon and Lord Dholakia – Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats… Continue reading UK Zoroastrians Celebrate Noruz In Parliament
