Regular readers of Parsi Khabar will remember Noshir Mistry and his amazing video motorcycling in Ladakh. This month Nosh and his dad are on an epic motorcycle ride through North India, on two different motorcycles. Below is his first post. Nosh writes I was born in the Indian state of Bihar. Today it is one… Continue reading An adventure 40 years in the making: Noshir Mistry
Category: India
Parsi matrimonial courts: India’s only surviving jury trials
“There was a time,” says Adi Nariman Mogrelia wryly, “when most of the divorces were caused by triangles.” “I mean there was another man or woman in the picture. Now it is different. The media, novels, TV, these things have made women more aware of their rights. So we are now seeing more divorces in… Continue reading Parsi matrimonial courts: India’s only surviving jury trials
The International Everlasting Flame Programme India 2016
The International Everlasting Flame Programme is to be held, from 19th March to 29th May 2016, by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, MOMA, in collaboration with Parzor Foundation and the Culture Ministry of India. We are deeply grateful to the Government of India particularly MOMA for enabling the largest ever Festival of the Zoroastrians in… Continue reading The International Everlasting Flame Programme India 2016
My father, the Param Vir Chakra Hero: Lt. Colonel A. B. Tarapore
In spite of being wounded in battle, Lieutenant Colonel A B Tarapore fought for six days before meeting a hero’s death on the battlefield in the 1965 war. A legend in the Indian Army, he is the highest ranking officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra. His daughter Zarine M Boyce, who was 16… Continue reading My father, the Param Vir Chakra Hero: Lt. Colonel A. B. Tarapore
In conversation with Cyrus Oshidar
In this episode of Talking Point, Exec Lifestyle chats up Cyrus Oshidar. Touted as one of the 10 most influential people from advertising world in India, Oshidar is credited for his inputs in giving MTV India its iconic brand image. In this candid chat with our host Papri Das, Cyrus opens up on his new… Continue reading In conversation with Cyrus Oshidar
Parsi population slides in Twin Cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Only 17 births against 65 deaths registered in the last five years Hyderabad: Forget the tiger, first save the Parsi, says Shapoor Toorkey a regular to the Zoroastrian Club in Secunderabad. Even the Jiyo Parsi scheme launched by the government to revive the dwindling Parsi community by way of medical assistance to young couples who… Continue reading Parsi population slides in Twin Cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Government to Fund “The Everlasting Flame” to Preserve Parsi Culture And Heritage
First Ambitious Project Under New Scheme “Hamari Dharohar”, to Preserve Rich Heritage Of Parsi Community Three Exhibitions to be Held at an Estimated Cost of Rs. 14 Crore The Ministry of Minority Affairs in collaboration with UNESCO Parzor Foundation, has approved curation of three travelling iconic Exhibitions, ‘The Everlasting Flame’ along with academic and cultural… Continue reading Government to Fund “The Everlasting Flame” to Preserve Parsi Culture And Heritage
