Leaders from the worldwide Zoroastrian diaspora met for the annual Global Working Group meeting at the Banaji Atashbehram Hall on December 20th, 2017. The meeting was chaired by Yazdi Desai, the chair of the Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, the hosts for this meeting. The meeting began with a benediction by Vada Dasturji Khurshed… Continue reading Global Working Group Meet 2017, Mumbai India: Press Release
News and Updates
Global Initiative to Support Iranshah Atashbehram Udvada
In an email announcement Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) announced a Global Initiative to Support the Iranshah Atashbehram in Udvada, Gujarat, India. FEZANA informs… Under the blessing of our Pak IranShah and the esteemed guidance of our Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, High Priest of IranShah Udvada this Project is officially launched today, December 24,… Continue reading Global Initiative to Support Iranshah Atashbehram Udvada
4th Zoroastrian Return To Roots Trip Kicks Off in Mumbai
The 4th trip of the Zoroastrian Return To Roots program kicked off today in Mumbai. Over 24 Zoroastrian youth from USA, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates will participate in a 13 day trip through Mumbai and Gujarat. At the opening orientation ceremony at the Cusrow Baug Pavilion, Aban Marker-Kabraji, Co-Chair;… Continue reading 4th Zoroastrian Return To Roots Trip Kicks Off in Mumbai
Who is a Zoroastrian?
The court is showing that it is all too eager to meddle in the affairs of religions. Article written by Dinsha Mistree | Indian Express While many voice concern over Narendra Modi and the Hindu Right, it is ironically the SC that seems keen to interfere with religious practice. My Parsi-Zoroastrian ancestors came to India… Continue reading Who is a Zoroastrian?
Narges Kakalia Named One of Leading Woman Lawyers of New York City
Our very dear friend Narges Kakalia has been named to the inaugural class of the Leading Women Lawyers in New York City. Narges, more power to you in the years to come. Mintz Levin is pleased to announce that Narges M. Kakalia has been named to the inaugural “Leading Women Lawyers in New York City”… Continue reading Narges Kakalia Named One of Leading Woman Lawyers of New York City
WZCC Global Meet 2017 Bangalore
The World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce held its 2017 Annual Global AGM and Meet in Bangalore on 15th and 16th December 2017. The event was hosted at the Clarks Exotica Resort on the outskirts of Bangalore by the Bangalore Chapter of WZCC. Zarin Kharas spearheaded the meticulously detailed event under the watchful eye of Bangalore… Continue reading WZCC Global Meet 2017 Bangalore
Update on Supreme Court Case Regarding Goolrukh Gupta
Two days ago we had published news about the Supreme Court order regarding the case between the Valsad Parsi Anjuman v/s Goolrukh Gupta. There were some inaccuracies in the article and thus we would like to put forth the actual court order issues by the Supreme Court of India. We are sorry about the inaccuracies… Continue reading Update on Supreme Court Case Regarding Goolrukh Gupta
The Fire Temple vs The Mumbai Metro: Bachi Karkaria
In early October, a petition was sent to the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, about the latest phase of the Mumbai metro – a 33.5km stretch that is currently under construction. The petition claimed that the metro, if built, would “breach the magnetic circuits” of two Zoroastrian fire temples, thus “diminishing their spiritual powers” and… Continue reading The Fire Temple vs The Mumbai Metro: Bachi Karkaria
Supreme Court of India Rules in Favor of Goolrukh Gupta in Landmark Judgement
Parsi Times and Parsiana both report on their social media streams that the Supreme Court of India has ruled in favor of Goolrukh Gupta overturning the previous judgement of the Gujarat High Court. From Parsi Times BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Allows Inter-Married Parsi Women To Enter Fire Temple In major ruling today, the Hon’ble Supreme… Continue reading Supreme Court of India Rules in Favor of Goolrukh Gupta in Landmark Judgement
