Editors Note: Recently the hugely successful and fantastically run initiative Jiyo Parsi teamed up with one of India’s oldest newspapers, and the bastion of Parsi news Jam-e-Jamshed; to have a personality development and grooming workshop for Parsi males between the ages of 18-45. While the advertisement could have done with some of the brilliant wordsmithy… Continue reading Dikra, this is how you woo a woman
News and Updates
Mother takes on Dadar Parsi Gymkhana over membership for son
The Dadar Parsi Colony Gymkhana management has landed in the middle of a controversy over a membership demand of 36-year-old Sanaya Dalal for her son, who has a half Parsi father. The authorities concerned have refused to provide Dalal’s son membership since they say that the club’s rules doesn’t allow non-Parsis to be members. On… Continue reading Mother takes on Dadar Parsi Gymkhana over membership for son
Jamshedji Framji Madan: The Indian Theatre Magnate
Jamshedji Framji Madan, professionally called J.F.Madan was an Indian theatre and film magnate who was the pioneer of film production in India. He was born to a Parsi family in Mumbai in the year 1857, April 27. He dropped school and joined a dramatic club as a prop boy in 1868. Article on IWMBuzz He… Continue reading Jamshedji Framji Madan: The Indian Theatre Magnate
Friends in need: Parsis care for their elderly in Calcutta
Friends in need: Parsis care for their elderly A group of caregivers headed by Sam Medora has been looking after elderly Parsis in Calcutta for nearly two decades When Ava Mehta flew down from England to visit her parents in the city during Navroz last month, her mother Tina Mehta hosted a tea party for… Continue reading Friends in need: Parsis care for their elderly in Calcutta
Global Working Group Renews Amelioration And Welfare Scheme of Senior Mobeds And Widows of Senior Mobeds
Our dear friend and mentor Dinshaw K. Tamboly informs… Community members are aware that Global Working Group (GWG) – comprising the elected Parsi Irani Zoroastrian Federations, Associations in countries that do not have Federations and some prominent Zoroastrians – in keeping with the economic challenges faced by Mobeds (Priests) and widows of Mobeds, 60 years… Continue reading Global Working Group Renews Amelioration And Welfare Scheme of Senior Mobeds And Widows of Senior Mobeds
Three prime Parsi baugs told to cough up over Rs 35 crore for lease renewals
The city collector has issued demand notices to the city’s largest private landlord, Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), for various properties, including prominent residential baugs built by industrialist Nusli Wadia’s family in the last century. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | TNN Land leases of three landmark Parsi enclaves- Rustom Baug and Jer Baug at Byculla, and… Continue reading Three prime Parsi baugs told to cough up over Rs 35 crore for lease renewals
Cricketing History and New Year Celebrations at ZTFE in London
1886 Trophy Cricket Match Kia Oval Friday 23rd August 2019 & Shahenshai Khordad Sal Zoroastrian Centre Thursday 22nd August 2019 A ZTFE Report Not many outside the Zoroastrian community are aware that the first international cricket team from India to tour the United Kingdom was in 1886. The 15 man squad captained by Dr Dhunjishah… Continue reading Cricketing History and New Year Celebrations at ZTFE in London
Journey of the Parsi petal with Ashdeen Lilaowala
Ashdeen’s floral bouquet takes its cue from Japan this season, as seen on Gara saris, blouses and kimonos There is a quality of depth to Ashdeen Lilaowala’s blooms that is only getting better with age. At 39, the textile designer has spent the last 15 years researching the legacy of the Parsi Gara, ancient techniques… Continue reading Journey of the Parsi petal with Ashdeen Lilaowala
Vispi Balaporia to head Asiatic Society, first woman in 215 years
Vispi Balaporia wants to ensure ongoing projects are completed – most crucial being the digitisation drive. For the first time in its 215-year-old history, a woman has been appointed as the president of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. The announcement of 77-year-old Vispi Balaporia’s appointment was made on Saturday after she reportedly won 107 of… Continue reading Vispi Balaporia to head Asiatic Society, first woman in 215 years
