Our dear friend Mariano Errichiello, Executive Director at the SOAS Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies writes in… Future Zoroastrians: Leadership Programme for Emerging Priestly Leaders When people think about the education of a Zoroastrian priest, they naturally think of prayers, rituals and religious texts. Yet anyone who has approached a priest with questions about… Continue reading Can Leadership Be Taught? A New Initiative for the Next Generation of Zoroastrian Priests.
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Kobad Bhavnagri Appointed to the Board of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Zarathushti Energy Expert Kobad Bhavnagri Appointed to the Board of Australia’s Renewable Energy Agency The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the appointment of Kobad Bhavnagri, a Parsi energy transition expert, to its Board. The appointment was confirmed by Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, on July 9,… Continue reading Kobad Bhavnagri Appointed to the Board of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Sindh High Court Grants Stay Order Protecting Sukkur’s Mama Parsi Temple from Demolition
SUKKUR: The Sukkur bench of the Sindh High Court has granted a stay order restraining the potential demolition of a century-old Zoroastrian Agiary belonging to the Parsi community, in a rare legal win for one of Pakistan’s most fragile pieces of Parsi heritage. Locally known as the “Mama Parsi Temple,” the site sits opposite the… Continue reading Sindh High Court Grants Stay Order Protecting Sukkur’s Mama Parsi Temple from Demolition
Straits of God? Of a ‘Parsi peg’ & whisky brand called ‘Hormuz’!
“The sun is sinking in the West, Dinner dishes go down in the sink — Sauvignon Blanc is undoubtedly best — It’s time for a writer to drink! Orange skies — a radiant sunset Which calm the emotions to see — Those ones I saw and won’t forget Looking at skies — just her and… Continue reading Straits of God? Of a ‘Parsi peg’ & whisky brand called ‘Hormuz’!
Mumbai’s Parsis, Iran refugees from centuries ago, have a justice folklore
Few things represent life in Mumbai better than the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The colossal, 19th-century railway station sees thousands – students, office-goers, tourists, vendors — flit in and out at all hours, giving a glimpse of not only the city’s famed fast pace but also its ‘melting pot spirit’ that makes way for… Continue reading Mumbai’s Parsis, Iran refugees from centuries ago, have a justice folklore
Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji Named a Carnegie “Great Immigrant, Great American”
Parsi-American Scholar Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji Honored by Carnegie Foundation Harvard social psychologist, author, and 12th World Zoroastrian Congress speaker honored as the United States marks its 250th anniversary. Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji, the distinguished Parsi-American social psychologist whose work has transformed public understanding of implicit bias, has been named to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation’s… Continue reading Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji Named a Carnegie “Great Immigrant, Great American”
Why Mazda Is Literally A God-Tier Name For A Car Company
Mazda likes to do things differently — it always has, and hopefully always will. The Japanese automaker pushed rotary engines for decades, and it continues to explore new hybrid rotary powertrains today. Mazda also recently introduced an all-new inline-6 engine, despite competitors increasingly dropping big-displacement engines for compact inline-4s and aggressively downsizing across entire model… Continue reading Why Mazda Is Literally A God-Tier Name For A Car Company
Want to fix the Parsi birth rate? Protect the women: Nawaz Merchant
The Parsi Zoroastrian population is declining at 18 per cent each decade. Recent efforts to increase the Parsi population, including the National Commission for Minorities hosting a high-level national seminar last month, have missed a key reason for the consistent decline: an unjust law that leaves Parsi women destitute. Article by Nawaz Merchant Between 2016… Continue reading Want to fix the Parsi birth rate? Protect the women: Nawaz Merchant
How Perizaad Zorabian Left Bollywood And Turned Her Family’s Poultry Business Into A Rs 120-Crore Enterprise
Perizaad Zorabian made her mark in Bollywood with memorable performances on the big screen in the early 2000s. In her relatively short career in the movies, the actress shared space with some of the industry’s biggest names, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Victor Banerjee and Om Puri. NDTV Lifestyle Desk She was at the peak… Continue reading How Perizaad Zorabian Left Bollywood And Turned Her Family’s Poultry Business Into A Rs 120-Crore Enterprise
