This article appeared in the TOI. The controversy over acceptance of Parsis from mixed marriages into the Zoroastrian fold blew up on Saturday as the orthodox sections of the community disrupted and heckled a talk by Kersey Antia, a priest from the US who preaches freedom of choice for all those who want to accept… Continue reading Orthodox Parsis heckle liberal’s talk
Category: Issues
Parsi community caught in contradiction
Paris community is caught in a contradiction, a community whose numbers are fast dwindling but is adamant on shutting its doors on the children of mixed marriages. It is an old debate that has resurfaced with a group of liberals trying yet again to coax orthodox Parsis to allow the children of intermarriages to practice… Continue reading Parsi community caught in contradiction
Liberal Parsis take on the orthodox
The Parsi community is set for a showdown with liberals taking on the orthodox, demanding that non-Parsis who have married into the community — and their children — be allowed to convert to the faith. With a population of 69,000 according to the 2001 census, the community is the country’s fastest dwindling minority group. This… Continue reading Liberal Parsis take on the orthodox
The great Parsi population plan
By Farrukh Dhondy Finally the Indian National Council for Minorities (NCM) has got around to what should be one of the central problems facing the country. A member of the Commission, one Mehroo Dhunjisha Bengalee, has mooted the question of the dwindling Parsi population. A little history: The Arab-Muslim explosion of 714 AD overtook Parsi-Zoroastrian… Continue reading The great Parsi population plan
Godrej hosts Salman Rushdie, angers Muslims
An Islamic group in India is asking Muslims to boycott products of a top Indian business group if its owner does not apologise for hosting author Salman Rushdie on a brief holiday this week. Rushdie stayed at the bungalow of the Godrej family while visiting Mumbai, where he was born and spent many of his… Continue reading Godrej hosts Salman Rushdie, angers Muslims
Iran Plans on Destroying Tomb of King Cyrus, Friend of the Jews
Iran is planning on submerging the tomb of King Cyrus (Coresh), the Persian King known for authorizing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Holy Temple. According to a report by Omedia, an Iranian organization is demanding that the International Criminal Court take action against those responsible. The Iranian ayatollahs are planning… Continue reading Iran Plans on Destroying Tomb of King Cyrus, Friend of the Jews
UP Parsis Have only One Mobed
The Parsi community is facing a unique problem. With only one Parsi priest left in the state, the community is facing difficulties in performing religious rituals. Such is the situation that now they have to depend on audio cassettes to perform various rituals. For the population of about 300 in the state, the community has… Continue reading UP Parsis Have only One Mobed
