Meher Castelino’s Fashion Musings takes a humorous, saucy, cheeky, tongue-in-cheek look at the fashion, beauty and film world in her unique style. The unconventional Q & A format of the book makes it easy reading, while taking the reader through the various segments of style and glamour. With a Foreword by ace couturier, Tarun Tahiliani… Continue reading Fashion Musings by Meher Castelino
News and Updates
Zoroastrian Chess Club: Join Now
Our dear friend Hormazd Godrej writes in to inform us about a new initiative that he along with his friends have started. Zoroastrian Chess Club Hormuz writes…. “A group of friends and family members of mine are starting a new Zoroastrian Chess club that plans to host Chess tournaments for the community to participate in.… Continue reading Zoroastrian Chess Club: Join Now
Mercedes Benz And its Storied Presence in India: A Conversation
Presenting a four webisode series, where Shaman Wheels discuss Classic Stars, discuss their restorations for competitions as well as routine maintenance. Get to know some interesting stories & get to see a priceless lineup with Stars ranging from the 1930’s to the fairly recent, all timeless masterpieces from Mercedes-Benz. In the first episode of “A… Continue reading Mercedes Benz And its Storied Presence in India: A Conversation
Tata Sons offers to buy out Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s stake in shares dispute
Tata Sons has offered to buy out Shapoorji Pallonji group‘s stake in the holding company to help the group raise money to pay its debt. The Supreme Court has also barred the Mistry group from pledging or selling any Tata shares until October 28, when it starts hearing final arguments in the case. A Tata… Continue reading Tata Sons offers to buy out Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s stake in shares dispute
The ritual of Parsi ‘choi’
The ritual of Parsi ‘choi’ Tea time is an indulgent affair for Parsis. Come evening, a full tea service is laid out complete with snacks and bone china crockery Article by Aravinda Anantharaman | Live Mint Once, during pre-pandemic times, I stopped to chat with a neighbour. Not one to let anyone leave empty-handed, she… Continue reading The ritual of Parsi ‘choi’
ZConnectOnline.com Launch
The California Zoroastrian Center (CZC) a member association of Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) informs us of a new initiative: We are happy to introduce the ZConnectOnline website which is sponsored by the California Zoroastrian Center and was made possible by young volunteers from our community. ZConnectOnline connects Zoroastrians all around the… Continue reading ZConnectOnline.com Launch
Sign The Petition: Save Parsi Gate at Marine Drive
A group of concerned citizens have started an online petition to save the Parsi Gate at Marine Drive in south Mumbai, which is likely to be relocated by the BMC for the upcoming coastal road. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times Of India The petition states the over a century-old gate, built by Pallonji Mistry… Continue reading Sign The Petition: Save Parsi Gate at Marine Drive
In My Kitchen: Perzen Patel
Our dear friend and amazing chef, entrepreneur and now Kiwi Podcaster Perzen Patel a.k.a Bawi Bride featured in Eat Well New Zealand Perzen is happiest when she is at the intersection of cooking food, eating and telling a good story. When she’s not working, she is shining a light on New Zealand’s diverse food scene… Continue reading In My Kitchen: Perzen Patel
India’s Parsi Community and the Making of Modern Iran: An Interview with Afshin Marashi
Afshin Marashi is Professor and Farzaneh Family Chair in Modern Iranian History at the University of Oklahoma, where from 2011 to 2020 he also served as the founding director of the Farzaneh Family Center for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies. He is the author most recently of Exile and the Nation: The Parsi Community of… Continue reading India’s Parsi Community and the Making of Modern Iran: An Interview with Afshin Marashi
