An ongoing photo exhibition tries to highlight the rare moments of a fast dwindling Zoroastrian community of India. The exhibition showcases about fifty photographs by photographer Shantanu Das, which span over a period of six years. Most of them depict a day in the life of a Parsi.(Photo: Shantanu Das) Article by Sanskrita Bharadwaj |… Continue reading The timeless legacy of Parsis: One photographer’s attempt at preserving the Parsi heritage
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Three Zartathushtis represented the religion of “The Three Wisemen” at the Council on Foreign Relations of USA
Three men represented the religion of “The Three Wisemen” at the Council on Foreign Relations of USA Zoroastrianism was represented at the council on foreign relations of USA luncheon held on 25th November at the San Diego convention center in California USA, which was attended by over 200 Scholars and Religious leaders. The president of… Continue reading Three Zartathushtis represented the religion of “The Three Wisemen” at the Council on Foreign Relations of USA
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal And Son Dr. Kaizaad Kotwal Felicitated With Karmaveer Puruskar Maharatna Award
On 26th November, 2019, India’s leading performer and activist, Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal was felicitated with the prestigious “Karmaveer Puruskar Mahartna” in New Delhi, as part of a REX and UN joint inititaive. Adding to the special nature of the award and occasion, Mody-Kotwal’s son, Dr. Kaizaad Kotwal, was also awarded the same award. The mother-son duo… Continue reading Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal And Son Dr. Kaizaad Kotwal Felicitated With Karmaveer Puruskar Maharatna Award
The predicament of the Khada Parsi: Op-Ed by Sanjay Nagral
In a cheeky comment on Mumbai’s ageing Parsis, a story goes somewhat like this: “If you visit Mumbai’s Parsi General Hospital and require hospitalisation, you are first asked your age. If you are under 60, you are admitted to the children’s ward and those above that, to the adult ward.” A fun-loving community, open to… Continue reading The predicament of the Khada Parsi: Op-Ed by Sanjay Nagral
Parsis: A Timeless Legacy: Exhibition
A Befitting Ode Parvez Damania and Ratan Luth bring to you, at Tao Art Gallery, veteran photographer Shantanu Das, as he captures timeless moments of the Parsi community across time in his frozen frames… The former is an avid art collector, curator and an entrepreneur Parvez Damania along with Ratan Luth of Fravashi Schools, an… Continue reading Parsis: A Timeless Legacy: Exhibition
Into the golden age: Celebrating 50 years of NCPA
One day, perhaps, the NCPA’s work may be more important for the country than the work of the steel company,” JRD Tata had famously told Jamshed Bhabha, founder of the institution when the latter apologised for taking up his time. Tata wasn’t entirely wrong about his grand vision given the legacy that the cultural institution… Continue reading Into the golden age: Celebrating 50 years of NCPA
Thanksgiving Celebrations in the USA: Op-Ed by Ervad Soli Dastur
Our dearest friend and mentor Ervad Soli Dastur writes on the occasion of Thanksgiving in the United states. Ervad Soli writes On Thursday, November 28th, the whole USA will celebrate one of the major family holidays, Thanksgiving, with families and friends! This tradition was started by the Pilgrims sometime in 17th century and is a… Continue reading Thanksgiving Celebrations in the USA: Op-Ed by Ervad Soli Dastur
A miracle might just happen and Parsis may survive
Penned by lawyer, former journalist and columnist for Parsiana, a popular international Zoroastrian community magazine, Berjis Desai, The Bawaji: Chronicles of a Vanishing Community was released by Supreme Court Justice Rohinton Nariman. Justice Nariman said, “Berjis, reading your book has inspired me to write about my family and other animals.” Article by Siman Raikar A… Continue reading A miracle might just happen and Parsis may survive
Throwback to when Ratan Tata moved Howard Schultz Starbucks CEO to tears
Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata is one of the most respected industrialists not just in India but internationally. The notable industrialist is the recipient of two of the highest civilian awards – Padma Vibhushan (2008) and Padma Bhushan (2000). Tata is known for his contribution in transforming the Tata group under his chairmanship and for… Continue reading Throwback to when Ratan Tata moved Howard Schultz Starbucks CEO to tears
