The proposed sale of a 2.5-acre sanatorium in Sanjan — a site of immense historical significance to the Parsi-Irani Zoroastrian community — has triggered an emotional debate within the community, reported Nauzar Bharucha of TOI. Situated around 150 kilometres from Mumbai, Sanjan holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning: it was one of the first landing… Continue reading Parsi community divided over sale of historic Sanjan Sanatorium
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Cobra Beers founder Karan Bilimoria: ‘The business nearly failed three times’
The first Parsi Zoroastrian to be appointed to the House of Lords on ‘the worst global crisis since World War II’ and not letting fear of failure stop him Article in Financial News London Financial News’s inaugural South Asian Power Brokers list celebrates trailblazers in finance and related sectors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and… Continue reading Cobra Beers founder Karan Bilimoria: ‘The business nearly failed three times’
Chronicler Of A Community: Parsiana’s Final Issue Marks The End Of An Era
For sixty years, Parsiana has documented the everyday and the extraordinary within the Parsi world — from births and weddings to debates on faith, identity and change. As the magazine prepares to close this month, it leaves behind an unmatched record of a community that has both preserved and transformed its traditions. Article by Pritha… Continue reading Chronicler Of A Community: Parsiana’s Final Issue Marks The End Of An Era
Love in the time of loneliness: Paswaar spotlights Parsi elders’ lives
The Gujarati-language film Paswaar puts a story about elder care and India’s Parsi community front and centre Dr Homi, an ageing Parsi man, waits for his nephew to visit. At his home, where he lives alone, his caretaker, Lali, prepares some fish. Before she leaves for the day, Homi says, “Lali, mane paswaar ne…” She… Continue reading Love in the time of loneliness: Paswaar spotlights Parsi elders’ lives
Jiji Irani Cup: A Perfect Match: Parsis Celebrate Cricket, Culture & Bonding
This innings was built over 37 years, and many partnerships were stitched not only on the pitch, but also off it. Here, smiles matter more than the scoreboard and partnerships flourish not just between batsmen, but between cities, families — and sometimes, even hearts. FIle Photo: January 2025, Jiji Irani Cup. What began as a… Continue reading Jiji Irani Cup: A Perfect Match: Parsis Celebrate Cricket, Culture & Bonding
India’s iconic Parsi magazine closes after 6 decades
One of India’s oldest and most prominent Parsi magazines, Parsiana, will publish its final issue this week, closing after a six-decade run of chronicling the country’s declining Zoroastrian minority population. Founded in 1964 by Pestonji Warden, a Parsi doctor and entrepreneur, Parsiana was for the first nine years focused largely on religious, historic, and academic… Continue reading India’s iconic Parsi magazine closes after 6 decades
Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87
Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87, Akshay Kumar and Vindu Dara Singh pay tribute She was known for her immense contributions to cinema and was often compared to legendary performers of the golden era, including Helen. Veteran Indian actress and acclaimed dancer Madhumati took her last breath today, October 15, 2025. She… Continue reading Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87
Parsi Community Fails To Stop Sale Of Sanjan Sanatorium
The meeting, held on Tuesday at the office of a prominent law firm in Mumbai, saw Mehta offering Rs 2.9 crore to keep the sanatorium within the community. However, the WZO reportedly received higher offers ranging from Rs 12 to 15 crore, leading to the rejection of Mehta’s bid. Article in the Free Press Journal… Continue reading Parsi Community Fails To Stop Sale Of Sanjan Sanatorium
As ‘Parsiana’ closes, Indian journalism loses a small but important voice
The final edition of Parsiana has rolled off the presses. Established in 1964, the semi-monthly magazine was a vital institution for the shrinking tribe of Parsis and Zoroastrians around the world. Its pages chronicled the stories, achievements, and roiling disputes of a lakh-strong diaspora which made its mark from Mumbai to Manhattan, from Navsari to… Continue reading As ‘Parsiana’ closes, Indian journalism loses a small but important voice
