On the occassion of the 64th Republic Day of India, celebrated on January 26, 2013; the President of India announced the names of 359 military personnel for the various Gallantry Awards given out to members of India’s Armed Forces. Two Parsis amongst that list are MAJOR GENERAL KHURSHED MANECK BALSARA, VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL IC-34436X,… Continue reading Two Parsis Amongst Gallantry Awards 2013 Winners
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Excellence of Parsis as the First Indians To….
Below are some of India’s first’s that Parsis achieved, Sent to us via email. No record of illustrious Parsis would be complete without the name of Rustomji Dorabji, whose unsurpassable contribution to India was to rescue Bombay. In 1692, the city was stricken by a plague so severe that the Sidis of Janjira, taking advantage… Continue reading Excellence of Parsis as the First Indians To….
Allahabad Parsis struggle to keep Atash burning
Even as the population of the Parsi community is diminishing, in the Sangam city as well as across the country, the community of Tata’s, Godrej’s, Wadia’s, Bhabha’s, Maneckshaw’s, is struggling with the crunch of finding a ‘Mobed’ (Priest) to perform various rituals spanning from birth to death. By Rajiv Mani | TNN At this crucial… Continue reading Allahabad Parsis struggle to keep Atash burning
Surti gave mystical insights into the Avestha
After Mumbai, Surat has the largest number of Parsis in India. The city has also played an important role in the religion of the community as it is the birthplace of a school of Zoroastrian philosophy called, Ilm-e-Khshnoom. By Rishi Banerji | DNA India Ilm-e-Khshnoom means ‘science of ecstasy’. This school of Zoroastrianism was founded… Continue reading Surti gave mystical insights into the Avestha
Minorities can rise to top jobs only in India: Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice of India Sarosh H Kapadia on Wednesday said India was the only country in the region where members of minority communities could aspire to become the head of judiciary because of the full play given to constitutional values and ideals. "I am proud to be an Indian," declared the CJI. "India is the… Continue reading Minorities can rise to top jobs only in India: Chief Justice of India
Surat Parsi Panchayat: We want our rights and security, not money
Central government might have approved first-of-its-kind scheme to help increase the diminishing number of Parsis in the country through a scientific and structured approach, but there is a lack of encouraging response from the community members in the diamond city. By Melvyn Thomas | TNN The Planning Commission had accorded an in-principle approval to the… Continue reading Surat Parsi Panchayat: We want our rights and security, not money
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