The event acknowledged and celebrated the substantial contributions the Zoroastrian community has made to the British economy and culture. A historic Parsi dinner was held at Mansion House, the official residence and office of the Lord Mayor of London, last Friday evening. Article by Ishani Duttagupta | New India Abroad It was co-hosted by Karan… Continue reading In a first, London’s Lord Mayor hosts Parsi dinner
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Parsis Oppose Sale Of Sanjan Sanatorium Near Historic Zoroastrian Monument, Trust Cites Heavy
Mumbai: The trust that runs a sanatorium in Sanjan, Gujarat, near the monument commemorating the Parsi community’s arrival in India eleven centuries ago, has decided to sell it as the declining number of guests has made the facility uneconomical. However, many Parsis in Mumbai have expressed dismay at the plans, opposing the sale of a… Continue reading Parsis Oppose Sale Of Sanjan Sanatorium Near Historic Zoroastrian Monument, Trust Cites Heavy
Trailblazing Iranian-American Scientist Dr. Soroosh Sorooshian Awarded AGU’s Highest Honor
The global Zoroastrian and Iranian diaspora is celebrating a moment of immense pride as Dr. Soroosh Sorooshian, an Iranian-American hydrologist, has been awarded the William Bowie Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Geophysical Union (AGU). The medal, established over 85 years ago, is AGU’s most prestigious recognition, given to those who have made… Continue reading Trailblazing Iranian-American Scientist Dr. Soroosh Sorooshian Awarded AGU’s Highest Honor
GCZT Writers Award Contest: A Call to All Aspiring Writers
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your words come to life and being celebrated for them? Here’s your chance! The Global Council for Zoroastrians Trust (GCZT) has announced the The Ethics of Giving: A GCZT Writers Award Contest, inviting writers 15-35 years of age from across our community to participate. Zoroastrians have a rich tradition… Continue reading GCZT Writers Award Contest: A Call to All Aspiring Writers
The Avestagenome Project® and ‘Longevity India’ Initiative of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Sign Landmark Agreement
To Advance Scientific Research in Aging, Longevity and Precision Healthcare BENGALURU, India, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Avestagenome Project® International Pvt. Ltd., a trailblazer in genomics and preventive health innovation, has entered into a landmark research collaboration with the ‘Longevity India’ Initiative of Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s premier scientific research institution. This partnership… Continue reading The Avestagenome Project® and ‘Longevity India’ Initiative of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Sign Landmark Agreement
India’s iconic Parsi magazine to shut after 60 years
In an old, neo-gothic building in Fort, an upmarket area in India’s financial capital Mumbai, is a run-down office that produces one of country’s oldest and most prominent Parsi magazines – Parsiana. Article by Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai The magazine was started in 1964 by Pestonji Warden, a Parsi doctor who also dabbled in… Continue reading India’s iconic Parsi magazine to shut after 60 years
How Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm built a 109-year legacy of trust and purity
How Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm built a 109-year legacy of trust and purity Debolina Biswas Fourth generation entrepreneurs of Parsi Dairy Farm at the revamped store in Marine Lines: Sarfaraz K Irani, Zeenia K Patel, Parvana S Mistry, Bakhtyar K Irani (L-R) Before the era of 10-minute deliveries, mornings began with a walk to the… Continue reading How Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm built a 109-year legacy of trust and purity
Timelessness Is at the Centre of Our Aesthetic and Practice: Ashdeen Lilaowala
Known for reviving and reimagining the intricate art of Parsi Gara, designer Ashdeen Lilaowala now extends his craft into bridal couture with his capsule collection Once Upon A Dream. In an exclusive conversation with DC, Ashdeen reflects on his journey—from childhood memories of treasured saris to his design education at NID, the balance of innovation… Continue reading Timelessness Is at the Centre of Our Aesthetic and Practice: Ashdeen Lilaowala
A Parsi and a Bengali Bring Calcutta Flavors to Beijing
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit elsewhere in China, two Indians in Beijing — Mehernosh Pastakia, a Parsi, and Rabiul Baksh, a Bengali — have quietly been building cultural bridges through food. Beijing, a city of over 22 million people, has fewer than a thousand Indians. Among them, Pastakia and… Continue reading A Parsi and a Bengali Bring Calcutta Flavors to Beijing
