David Knaute is writing his PhD thesis on Zoroastrianism for the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris. More specifically, his research concerns the outmigration of Zoroastrians from Pakistan and contemporary diaspora communities in the UK and USA. David spent ten months in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2009–2010. During this time, he was also introduced… Continue reading Discovering the Zoroastrian e-diaspora: A Paper by David Knaute
Category: Diaspora
Bhandara Joins Pakistan Muslim League – N
Prominent industrialist and a leader of Parsi community on Tuesday announced to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after a meeting with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif. Nawaz welcomed Aspandiar Bhandara’s decision to join the PML-N. He acknowledged the services of the Bhandara family to national economy, politics and literature. While the investors were leaving the… Continue reading Bhandara Joins Pakistan Muslim League – N
Lord Bilimoria’s Speech at the House of Lords On the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of ZTFE
House of Lords – Thursday 24 May 2012 Opening speech by Lord Bilimoria to move the motion: “That this House takes note of the contribution made by minority ethnic and religious communities to the cultural life and economy of the United Kingdom, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Zoroastrian… Continue reading Lord Bilimoria’s Speech at the House of Lords On the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of ZTFE
Lord Bilimoria Addresses The House of Lords on the Occassion of ZTFE’s 150 Year Anniversary
A crossbench peer and leading entrepreneur has criticised the UK’s “madcap” immigration controls, warning they are damaging business prospects. Lord Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, condemned the government’s immigration cap as a “crude and blunt instrument”. Opening a Lords debate on the contribution of minority ethnic and religious groups to the cultural life and economy… Continue reading Lord Bilimoria Addresses The House of Lords on the Occassion of ZTFE’s 150 Year Anniversary
Zarathushti Youth Without Borders
Behram Pastakia writes One of the long term goals of the First Strategic Plan of FEZANA was to nurture Zarathustis willing to serve the poor and disadvantaged members of society, with like minded Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s). Roshni Kasad, orignially from New Jersey, now based in California, who had served with Manav Sadhna, an NGO working… Continue reading Zarathushti Youth Without Borders
Shahnaaz Irani at Nizam’s Kitchen in Texas Celerates Cuisines of Hyderabad and Karachi
Nizam’s Kitchen may be the newest kid on the block, but the establishment, located on bustling Highway 6 near Kirkwood, has garnered a faithful following since throwing open its doors on January 16 this year. Walk in to the cheerful eatery, and you’re warmly welcomed by the very personable proprietress Shahnaaz Irani, who leads… Continue reading Shahnaaz Irani at Nizam’s Kitchen in Texas Celerates Cuisines of Hyderabad and Karachi
Parsis Abroad More Conscious of Identity
Parsis living in the UK, USA and Canada are more conscious of their identity than their Mumbai counterparts. This statement would have been wholly incorrect, some forty years ago, in the 70’s. However, the position has altered dramatically in the last four decades. It was widely expected then (and correctly so) that the migrants would… Continue reading Parsis Abroad More Conscious of Identity
