The below article appeared in the print and online edition of Inside43 Two Centuries of Service From a shop that opened almost two hundred years ago in Ooty, until today, the Parsi community has contributed to this district in the most remarkable way. Homi Dhunjeebhoy chronicles their remarkable history of entrepreneurship and public service The… Continue reading Two Centuries of Service: Parsi and Zarathushti Presence in Ooty
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In Chennai: A temple, a baug and a way of life
Zarine Mistry, a resident of Sterling Road, shares insights into the Parsi community in Chennai, highlighting Anjuman Baug’s significance. Additionally, the article mentions Delkhush Delicacies, operated by Mahiyar and Zavera Shroff, known for their popular Parsi dishes like Parsi pulao. Article by Debasmita Ghosh | TNN CHENNAI: Now a Sterling Road resident, Zarine Mistry was… Continue reading In Chennai: A temple, a baug and a way of life
Nani Palkhivala and the Indian Constitution Review
In 1998 Rediff spoke to Nani Palkhiwala, India’s greatest constitutional expert and one of the great legal minds in history. 27 years later as India is in the midst of yet another general elections, let’s look back at what this legal giant had to say all those years ago. The Rediff Special/ Nani Palkhivala Does… Continue reading Nani Palkhivala and the Indian Constitution Review
Parsi Wells in Navsari become Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
News 18 Gujarat has a video segment on the topic Parsi’s foresight, wells became rainwater harvesting tanks The segment is in Gujarati, but explains the historic nature of the wells in Parsi Mohollas 100 years ago the entire Navsari district had a population of about 5,000 Parsis, every third person in the total population was… Continue reading Parsi Wells in Navsari become Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
Tata & Godrej: Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create a luxury haven in Mumbai
Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create a luxury haven in Mumbai Taj The Trees, a luxury hotel in Mumbai, is a melange of two iconic legacies coming together for the first time, the Tata Group and The Godrej Group IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited) announced the opening of Taj The… Continue reading Tata & Godrej: Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create a luxury haven in Mumbai
Vadodara’s Faramji Road, a testimony to Parsi heritage
The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the state civil contractor of erstwhile Baroda State. He owned a brick factory and built many of the city’s architectural delights, including the iconic dome at Maharaja Sayajirao University’s Faculty of Arts. Written by Aditi Raja The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the… Continue reading Vadodara’s Faramji Road, a testimony to Parsi heritage
Gujarat’s Legendary ‘Walking Mango Tree’ at Sanjan Village Where Parsis First Sought Asylum
Mango lovers all around the country wait impatiently for the mango to sweeten their tongues as summer approaches, but in Gujarat, Sanjan hamlet in Umargam taluka of Valsad district holds a special place in the state’s past. Because this tree, which is thought to be over a thousand years old, continues to “walk” every year.… Continue reading Gujarat’s Legendary ‘Walking Mango Tree’ at Sanjan Village Where Parsis First Sought Asylum
