A 2,000-year-old palace in the Republic of Georgia and a 1,500-year-old church in Iraq suggest Zoroastrians coexisted with people of other religions. The Gird-î Kazhaw archaeological site is in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region, near the modern village of Bestansur. (Image credit: Institute of Archaeological Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt) About 1,500 years ago, early Christian monks… Continue reading 1,500-year-old church found next to Zoroastrianism place of worship in Iraq
Category: History
Ambedkar and Bhathena: An unlikely friendship that stood test of time
Revisiting the special bond between Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Parsi businessman friend Naval Bhathena on Mahaparinirvan Diwas Even great men need friends who are not overawed by their greatness, who tell them like it is and stand by them through thick and thin. In Naval Bhathena, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar had one such friend. The… Continue reading Ambedkar and Bhathena: An unlikely friendship that stood test of time
The Parsi Legacy of Jamshedpur
The Parsi community’s connection with the steel city dates back to its earliest days. Following the establishment of the Tata Steel plant in 1907, the first group of Parsis arrived in Jamshedpur around 1908. As the steel plant took shape, more Parsis migrated to the city, and to this day, they remain an integral part… Continue reading The Parsi Legacy of Jamshedpur
The women who made Parsis India’s one of the most progressive community
They were few, but far ahead of their time. In a country still grappling with child marriage and female illiteracy, Parsi women were already walking into universities, laboratories, and courtrooms. From unfurling India’s first flag in Europe to capturing its freedom on camera, these women didn’t just make history—they rewrote it. The women who made… Continue reading The women who made Parsis India’s one of the most progressive community
An Enduring Hero: Remembering Dadabhai Naoroji on His 200th Birth Anniversary
Today September 4th, 2025 is the 200th birth anniversary of one of the greatest Indian’s ever to be born. Our dear friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford commemorates the birth and life of Dadabhai Naoroji on this momentous occassion Article By Zerbanoo Gifford A Hero Worthy of Awe I’m often asked who my hero is. I… Continue reading An Enduring Hero: Remembering Dadabhai Naoroji on His 200th Birth Anniversary
How the idea of paradise dates back to the ancient gardens of Persia
Some of the most enduring ancient myths in the Persian world were centred around gardens of almost unimaginable beauty and opulence. The biblical Garden of Eden and the Epic of Gilgamesh’s Garden of the Gods are prominent examples. In these myths, paradise was an opulent garden of tranquillity and abundance. Article by Peter Edwell, The… Continue reading How the idea of paradise dates back to the ancient gardens of Persia
Looking for Parsi footprints in Delhi
From Kashmere Gate to South Delhi, the city’s Parsi community marks 100 years of influence across the national capital Article by Vivek Shukla | The Patriot Tucked inside the Parsi Anjuman is Delhi’s only Zoroastrian fire temple The mood was upbeat on April 6 as sleek cars pulled into the Delhi Parsi Anjuman Building—a space… Continue reading Looking for Parsi footprints in Delhi
