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WZCC Global Conclave in London A Fantastic Success
At the end of July 2023, the second of two mega-events in the Zarathushti calendar for 2023 happened. On the coattails...
Parzania: Death of humanity in Mahatma’s land
Film on Gujarat riots gets green signal; to be released this Friday Almost five years after Gujarat riots of February 2002, a gutsy English-language feature film that looks at the communal carnage...
Mumbai’s Parsis do a Dhoom 2
Big boys like playing with their favourite toys and while they are at it, their girlfriends are keeping a watchful eye on their men who for one day seem to be paying a lot more attention to other...
Parsi youths come together
Mumbai, December 10: The message was clear. The Parsis are here to stay and pave way for their next generation through their innovative Parsi Resource Group (PGR) programme. At least, that was the...
Parsees protest redevelopment on Tardeo agiary land
Members of Parsi community fear that the sanctity and ambience of the Kappawala agiary in Tardeo may soon be lost. Reason: An age-old structure in its compound that is the house to the priest of the...
Bawa Bikers on a roll for a good cause
Led by Jimmy Mistry, 300 Parsi bikers will spread the message that Parsis do a lot more than just bicker On Sunday morning when the roads of Mumbai are still sleepy, around 300 Parsi bikers will don...
Parsis celebrate Sanjan day
To commemorate the historic landing of the Parsis on the Indian soil at Sanjan, 1290 years ago, the Parsi residents of Sanjan will be celebrating Sanjan Day on Sunday 19 November To commemorate the...
Kennedy Center to Honour Zubin Mehta
Zubin Mehta is among the five stalwarts from the arts and entertainment field who will be honoured by the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this year. Apart from Mehta, the others are...
Pray, atone and feast
That’s what Parsis will do on Pateti today, a day before celebrating Navruz. If you plan to wish your Parsi neighbours “Happy Pateti” on Saturday, don’t. That is, unless, you...
Parsis remember their dear departed 10 days prior…
Parsis remember their dear departed 10 days prior to New Year, community observes Muktad ceremony at city agiaries The Parsi New Year is nine days away. But much before the celebrations begin, it is...
Zoroastrian MP proposes changing name of the month
Zoroastrian MP proposes changing name of the month of Mordad to Amordad TEHRAN, July 24 (MNA) On Saturday, MP Kurosh Niknam, who represents the Zoroastrian community in the Majlis, presented a...
First India-born Parsi to enter House of Lords
London, July 23 (IANS) India-born beer baron Karan Bilimoria will on Monday formally “take his seat” in the House of Lords, making him the first Parsi to enter the British...
Mumbai university set for anniversary
President APJ Abdul Kalam will unveil the 150th anniversary of Mumbai University, the oldest in the country. The University’s convocation hall just restored for the event is a stunning symbol...
Bachi Karkaria : Navroze Mubarak everyone!
An article by Bachi karkaria….at her hilarious best .. Parsi to Past-si … By Bachi Karkaria Soli Solicitor shuddered at the Census sentence, knowing there was no reprieve. Nusli had an...
A year later, Wapiz continues to do its bit for Zoroastrians
Tomorrow, the World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthostis (WAPIZ) completes a year riddled with controversies. But not one without achievements though. “Of 54 anjumans (group of people heading...
The fairest of them all
In their constant attempt to ‘make the youth mingle’, the Zoroastrian community has come up with yet another all-Parsi event- the May Queen Ball, the annual beauty pageant that will be...
Parsi triplets offer hope to the community
Khorshed Bulsara (38) is a symbol of hope for the Parsi community. Khorshed stands apart in the dwindling community as she gave birth to triplets on September 2005, after receiving IVF treatment....
Navroze recognised in NYC
Jamshedi Navroze, the spring festival celebrated the world over by Zoroastrians, Iranians, Afghanis, and other cultures of Asia, is also an officially proclaimed day in New York City. In 2003 Mayor...
Mumbai Mirror: Protest In Peace
Recently Parsi Khabar wrote about the controversey that erupted from the naming of a sculpture after Prophet Zarathustra. Today the comments are published in the Mumbai Mirror. The article is...
The Day when Nature Rejoices
Jamshedi Navroze by Ruby Lilaowala Afternoon Dispatch and Courier Tuesday, March 21, 2006 9:15:39 IST On that day, it was as though all of Nature rejoiced for this good, kind and benevolent king. It...
Norouz in Kyrgyzstan
Norouz has been celebrated for at least 3000 years and is deeply rooted in the ritual and tradition of the Zoroastrian religion. Today the festival of Norouz is celebrated in many countries that...
Persian-Iranian Parade 2006 In New York City…
The third annual Persian-Iranian Parade, held along the fifteen blocks of Madison Avenue in New York City on March 19, drew a record cheering crowd of Iranian Americans, curious tourists and...
Norouz in Sistan va Baluchistan Province
People of Zabol in Sistan va Baluchistan province start the celebration of the New Year from the last five days of the year. Panjak traditional ceremony is held in Khajeh Mountain during these days....
Learn culture the Parsi way
We want to educate the youngsters of the Parsi community about their religion and culture… The Russian Cultural Centre at Peddar Road is currently showing an exhibition on the Zoroastrian...
Iranian-Americans mark a doubly festive holiday
New year coincides with birthday of Persianfounder of Zoroastrianreligion. An overflow crowd packed the California Zoroastrian Center in Westminster on Saturday to celebrate the Iranian new year and...
Yesterday was Navroze, the 2,500 year-old festival of…
Yesterday was Navroze, the 2,500 year-old festival of the vernal equinox that a wide swathe of Asia celebrates. The two gentle communities from Iran who are part of us naturally celebrated it:...
Saal Mubarak Dikra
The indomitable zest of the Parsi community in the city came out in full force at the Navroze celebration at the Dadar Parsi Gymkana grounds yesterday, as the entire Fasli community of south Mumbai...
Parsis pray, party & say Navroz
CITY’S PARSI community celebrated Janshedi Navroz at Parsi Anjuman Mirbai Marg on Tuesday. Jamshedi Navroz is a Spring festival which falls on March 21 stated to be the start of springs and also the...
Navroze: Noruz: Nowroj: What’s in a name ??
On the occassion of Jamshedi Navroze, the Persian New Year, I received a very interesting email from a friend, Tamina Davar. She writes about Navroze and what it means. And raises some very...
Small yet big
The Parsi community in the city will soon usher in its New Year by celebrating Jamshedi Navroz. JAMSHEDI Navroz is knocking at the doors of Parsis in the city, and with it, the community will...
Jamshedi Navroze….a festival to welcome Spring
Jamshedi Navroze is one of the three main festive days in the Parsi Calendar. The others being Parsi New year in August and Khordad Saal, the birthday of Zarathustra. Navroze falls on March 21st,...
Navroze: A great time to bond
Zoroastrians are looking forward to celebrate Navroze with their loved ones tomorrow.. Oh yeah, the preparations have begun. At the Kajanwalla household in Grant Road, it’s just finishing touches to...
Noruz in Iran
Noruz, a festival marking start of the new Iranian year, is celebrated in Iran. Passage of time has not reduced importance of the traditional festival and it is being observed by people more...
Commemoration of Zoroaster held in Tehran
Tuesday, December 27, 2005 – ©2005 IranMania.com LONDON, December 27 (IranMania) – Zoroastrian Association in Tehran held a ceremony in commemoration of Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster)...
Old pacemakers win hearts
Most families at the rally had cars that had been in the family for years, like AR Dadachanji, a Parsi priest, who took his family for a spin in their 1939 Morris-8. “It’s from the same...
159th Salgreh of Karani Agiary
A report on the anniversary of the Cusrow Baug Agiary filed by Marzban Jamshedji Giara on the TZML email group Seth Nasserwanji .Hirji Karani Agiary located in sylvan surroundings of Cusrow (Khush...
Going with the flow
“Very risque,” says our tour guide, Jasmine Kotval. She’s a Parsee, a follower of Zoroastrianism that claims to be the world’s oldest religion, having originated in Persia...
Parsis know how to party
By Anish Trivedi I first met Parvez in my investment banking days. Getting a grip on different sectors in the economy. At that time Parvez was a man who could count his chickens before they hatched,...
Veeranis more popular than the Batliwallas
agencyfaqs.com – New Delhi,India … She says, “‘Batliwala: House No. 43’ could not perform as per expectations because it featured a Parsi family, which didn’t...
Author plans holiday home for street kids
Delhi Newsline – Delhi,India New Delhi, November 30: As a seven-year-old Indian migrant in London, Zerbanoo would sell tiny flags outside a hotel run by her Parsi parents. …
Capturing the magic
Pune Newsline – Pune,India … twin sons. This Parsi lady made history when when she was elected as the first non-white woman Liberal councilor in 1982. The founder …
Don’t mug the lord chief justice
Guardian Unlimited – UK … Arthur is Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes; George Edalji, a Parsee, is a quiet Birmingham solicitor who, in 1903, was found guilty of maiming a horse...
Thai crown princess denied entry into famous Hindu temple
Thai crown princess denied entry into famous Hindu temple in eastern India BHUBANESHWAR, India — Thailand’s Crown Princess Sirindhorn was denied entry to a famous Hindu temple in eastern...
K. F. Rustamji: I was Nehru’s shadow.
Book on police icon who protected a national icon released among distinguished gathering of policemen last evening.
Bavarian Rhapsody
Zubin Mehta will enthrall audiences in New Delhi and Chennai next month Nitya Rao New Delhi, November 2: Classical music connoisseurs in the Capital are in for a special treat this winter. The word...
Bapsi & Fali S. Nariman celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
‘I taught him to dance, he taught me to drive’ Delhi Newsline – Delhi,India … ”Since the Parsi calender moves back one day every year, we celebrate our wedding on...
In heart of Karachi, India readies consulate for yr-end reopening
Newindpress – Chennai,India … Indian High Commissioner. It was subsequently negotiated with the Parsi owner of the house and handed over to India. This, along …
Parsi Khabar turns 100 posts
Parsi Khabar posted its 100th post yesterday. The blog started as a small idea to highlight issues and events that concern the Parsis of India in particular and the Zoroastrian community at large...
Iran’s Zoroastrians preparing for Mehregan Fest
IranMania News October 2 – Iran’s Zoroastrian community will celebrate the ancient Iranian festivity called Mehregan, which marks the autumn equinox, on …
A brand-new tribute to mark an ancient ‘new day’
San Francisco Chronicle – United States … Azerbaijan’s capital. “It’s said that Zoroaster (the religion’s prophet) traveled in the Caucasus. I believe he actually...
Kalam, Manmohan Singh lead India in celebrating Mahatma…
Webindia123 – India … of inter-faith prayers that began at 8 am They included soulful Buddhist chants and prayers in Baha’i, Christian, Hindu, Islam, Jain, Jewish, Parsi and Sikh...