Category: History

Karan Bilimoria, first Parsi in House of Lords

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 Parliament’s upper house. Bilimoria, the owner of Cobra beer, became Lord Bilimoria CBE, of Chelsea, after being granted peerage on June 16. He will now take his seat in… Continue reading Karan Bilimoria, first Parsi in House of Lords

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 proposal to the Iranian parliament to officially change the name of the fifth month in the Iranian calendar year (July 23-August 22) from Mordad… Continue reading Zoroastrian MP proposes changing name of the month

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 of its history. It is named after Cowasjee Jehangir, the Parsi industrialist and phlianrophist who endowed the University and many other centres of learning in… Continue reading Mumbai university set for anniversary

Takht-e Rostam is pride of Karaj

Undoubtedly, the most ancient historical monument in Karaj, Tehran province, is Takht-e Rostam which dates back to the Sassanid Era (226-650 AD), reported the English-language newspaper Iran Daily. The edifice located near Qajar village, a suburb of Shahriyar, is not as well-known as other historical structures in the area. Commenting on the monument, a cultural… Continue reading Takht-e Rostam is pride of Karaj

Takht-e Soleiman boundaries marked

Islamic Republic News Agency – Tehran,Iran … The complex is the remnants of a fortress home to Zoroastrian priests during the Arsacid and Sassanid dynasties. It was destroyed during the Moqol invasion. …

‘Parsi Mecca’ Udvada on tourism map of State soon

UDVADA, a small town in Valsad district bordering the Union Territory of Daman is considered as the mecca of the Parsi community. The State Government is now set to develop it as a tourism centre with all modern infrastructural facilities. This was decided at a meeting held under the chairmanship of the Valsad District Collector… Continue reading ‘Parsi Mecca’ Udvada on tourism map of State soon

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