Parsi Times shares the below update on the 10th anniversary of the prayer ritual at the Bhikha Behram well. Ten Years Of ‘Pray Together, Stay Together’ Movement Commemorated At Bhikha Behram Well A Jashan and Hum-bandagi (congregational prayer) was performed today (25th Oct, 2019) evening at the holy Bhikha Behram Well. It also commemorated ten… Continue reading Ten Years Of ‘Pray Together, Stay Together’ Movement Commemorated At Bhikha Behram Well
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Vispi Kharadi Breaks Two World Records in Surat
PARSI BREAKS TWO WORLD RECORDS AT SURAT VISPI KHARADI IN ONE MINUTE BENT 21 IRON RODS 90 DEGREES YOUTHS PERFORM DANGEROUS STUNT ON A 9 LAYER BEDOF 5600 NAILS (Translated from Gujarati into English from SANDESH newspaper of Thursday 24-10- 2019 page 14 by Marzban Jamshedji Giara) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar planned Kudo World Tournament… Continue reading Vispi Kharadi Breaks Two World Records in Surat
Parsis in Pakistan: A life in photos
Photojournalist Mobeen Ansari has spent close to a decade capturing facets of the Parsis — a community that has contributed immensely to the building of Pakistan Walking around Jamshed Baugh, a quiet Parsi neighbourhood in Karachi, photojournalist Mobeen Ansari spotted an elderly woman sitting on her porch, lost in thoughts. In her bright pink frock,… Continue reading Parsis in Pakistan: A life in photos
Mangola, a slurpy, happy feeling that wasn’t cool enough for Frooti & Pepsi generation
Homegrown Parsi company Duke and Sons gave Mumbai its first mango-based drink, but couldn’t survive in the post-liberalisation heat. Indians love their mangoes. From week-long culinary festivals to memorable family traditions, the king of fruit has remained an integral part of the smells and tastes of many Indian lives. This is why it isn’t surprising… Continue reading Mangola, a slurpy, happy feeling that wasn’t cool enough for Frooti & Pepsi generation
All’s not well in run-up to Parsi prayer meet
BPP chairman requests Bhikha Behram Well trustees to not invite BPP trustee Noshir Dadrawala as guest speaker at the event, which marks 10 years of Humbandagi on Ava Roj Noshir Dadrawala A controversy has erupted with the Bombay Parsi Panchayat (BPP) chairman Yazdi Desai reportedly requesting the Bhikha Behram Well trustees to not invite BPP… Continue reading All’s not well in run-up to Parsi prayer meet
Irani Cafes and Parsi Food | LEGENDARY Mumbai Restaurants
This video is about the legendary Irani cafes in Mumbai. Mumbai food is incomplete without the mention of Parsi food. Also Irani and Parsi restaurants are considered as legendary restaurants because of the sheer time since which they have been operational. So this video is about Parsi cuisine in Mumbai. Mumbai restaurants have a lot… Continue reading Irani Cafes and Parsi Food | LEGENDARY Mumbai Restaurants
The grit, fun, and madness behind the chikoo farms of Indian Parsis
As the legend goes, in the 7th century, when the first wave of Zoroastrians landed on the shores of western India, the local ruler Jadav Rana sent the leader of the group a glass of milk filled to the brim. “There is no place here,” was the cryptic message, “we are full.” The glass was… Continue reading The grit, fun, and madness behind the chikoo farms of Indian Parsis
Bun Ki Baat: Irani Cafes of South Bombay
‘Bun Ki Baat’ is the story of the Irani bakeries and cafes of South Bombay. It is also the story of the men behind the counters and that of a rich Indo-Iranian Heritage. Bun Ki Baat is the story of generational conflict and how changing times and changing preferences have led to the decline in… Continue reading Bun Ki Baat: Irani Cafes of South Bombay
Naushad Forbes: In Conversation
Naushad Forbes, Co-Chairman, Forbes Marshall, shares his thoughts on his family legacy , the Parsi way of doing business and the way ahead.
