By Naomi Canton for the Hindustan Times, Mumbai, April 26 VOLUNTEER TEACHER Sethari Irani (26) asked a group of 20 Parsi children why bad things happened to good people. "Because Ahriman (the god of evil) doesn’t like them.” replied one of the children. "No." she said. "He is brainless. He attacks people randomly, same as… Continue reading Faith-building lessons for Parsi children
Category: Education
Kushti Prayers: The Correct Protocol
Prescribed Method of doing Paadyaab-Kushti Originally featured in Dini Avaz, Mar.-Apr. 1999 PAADYAAB The Paadyaab is an important step while performing the Kushti. The Kushti is incomplete without doing the Paadyaab first i.e. while reciting Kshnaothra Ahurahe Mazdao. Ashem Vohu (1) wash the exposed parts of the body hands and arms, face and feet (if… Continue reading Kushti Prayers: The Correct Protocol
Parsi Contribution to Academics in Western India
Did you know that Bai Avabai Petit Girls’ School, an elite Bandra institution, was once an orphanage for destitute Parsi children? Or that JB Petit High School for Girls was not a Parsi institution to begin with, but was rescued by a Parsi gentleman when it was in dire straits and on the verge of… Continue reading Parsi Contribution to Academics in Western India
BPP Roundtable Discussion on Education Policy
The below is a report by Zubin Madon. In an unprecedented move, the BPP trustees called a brainstorming meeting to discuss the education program for Parsi youth at Jimmy Mistry’s Della Technica. Noted educationists, Parsi Principals & teachers were in attendace. Among them were Ms. Diana D. Marfatia, Ms Silloo Commisariat and Mrs Rati Wadia.… Continue reading BPP Roundtable Discussion on Education Policy
Parsis too seek reservation in govt jobs
All these years they have never asked for any favour from the government. In fact, they favoured the government by building hospitals, colleges and research institutions in the city. However now, the Parsis also want a share in the reservation pie. With the campaign for the Bombay Parsi Punchayet elections-to be held over three weekends… Continue reading Parsis too seek reservation in govt jobs
Sam Eruch Irani Educational Trust.
SAM ERUCH IRANI MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL TRUST is founded on June 13, 2006 with a view to advance some charitable objects like encouragement and spread of education, research and other charitable objects. The objects of the trust is to assist the underprivileged sections of the society at large by awarding periodical or occasional scholarships or prizes… Continue reading Sam Eruch Irani Educational Trust.
New class at Stanford explores Zoroastrianism
New class explores ancient religion Popular faiths rooted in Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism, the world’s oldest revealed religion, is the focus of an introductory course this quarter taught by Visiting Prof. Jennifer Rose from the School of Religion at Claremont Graduate University. “Introduction to the Zoroastrian Religion,” organized by the Center for South Asia and a committee… Continue reading New class at Stanford explores Zoroastrianism
