Three Bombay Parsi Punchayet trustees have opposed a proposal to convert Leave and Licence agreements into permanent...
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Parsi sisters Pearl and Naomi Amalsadiwala, 19 and 16, to represent India at the Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam, carrying family legacy
Two years ago, Nozer Amalsadiwala captained India’s senior side at the Pickleball World Cup in Peru, chasing the dream...
Tata Steel rededicates Sir Dorabji Tata Park to the people of Jamshedpur
Statue of Lady Meherbai Tata unveiled on the occasion; design based on principles of sustainability Tata Steel on Saturday rededicated the Sir Dorabji Tata Park opposite the Keenan Stadium in...
The IranShah Initiative: Donation With Vision 2020
We Are Grateful To All For The Gift Of Their Donation And Selfless Dedication Honorary President, Religions for PeaceVada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, High Priest Of IranShah Atash Bahram,...
“Timeless Mahindra” by Adil Jal Darukhanawala Hits The Stands
New automotive history book on the Mahindra vehicles by Adil Jal Darukhanawala explores the Indian automaker’s 75-year journey, from the CJ-3B to the TharChronicling a large and rich mass of stories...
Fashion Musings by Meher Castelino
Meher Castelino’s Fashion Musings takes a humorous, saucy, cheeky, tongue-in-cheek look at the fashion, beauty and film world in her unique style. The unconventional Q & A format of the book...
Zoroastrian Chess Club: Join Now
Our dear friend Hormazd Godrej writes in to inform us about a new initiative that he along with his friends have started. Zoroastrian Chess Club Hormuz writes…. “A group of friends and family...
Mercedes Benz And its Storied Presence in India: A Conversation
Presenting a four webisode series, where Shaman Wheels discuss Classic Stars, discuss their restorations for competitions as well as routine maintenance. Get to know some interesting stories &...
Tata Sons offers to buy out Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s stake in shares dispute
Tata Sons has offered to buy out Shapoorji Pallonji group's stake in the holding company to help the group raise money to pay its debt. The Supreme Court has also barred the Mistry group from...
The ritual of Parsi ‘choi’
The ritual of Parsi ‘choi’ Tea time is an indulgent affair for Parsis. Come evening, a full tea service is laid out complete with snacks and bone china crockery Article by Aravinda...
ZConnectOnline.com Launch
The California Zoroastrian Center (CZC) a member association of Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) informs us of a new initiative: We are happy to introduce the...
Sign The Petition: Save Parsi Gate at Marine Drive
A group of concerned citizens have started an online petition to save the Parsi Gate at Marine Drive in south Mumbai, which is likely to be relocated by the BMC for the upcoming coastal road....
In My Kitchen: Perzen Patel
Our dear friend and amazing chef, entrepreneur and now Kiwi Podcaster Perzen Patel a.k.a Bawi Bride featured in Eat Well New ZealandPerzen is happiest when she is at the intersection of cooking...
India’s Parsi Community and the Making of Modern Iran: An Interview with Afshin Marashi
Afshin Marashi is Professor and Farzaneh Family Chair in Modern Iranian History at the University of Oklahoma, where from 2011 to 2020 he also served as the founding director of the Farzaneh Family...
Dr. Hoshedar P. Tamboli Voted Top Cardiologist 2020 by Florida Magazine
Heart Vascular and Vein of Tampa Bay proudly announces that Dr. Hoshedar Tamboli will be joining the practice, starting Aug. 31, 2020. Dr. Tamboli has been in the practice of interventional and...
WZO Sanatorium at Sanjan Opens
We are pleased to inform Patrons that the Sanatorium will become operational from October 01, 2020 onwards. The facility will be completely sanitized before it makes Guests welcome. Keeping in mind...
XYZ Whacky Weekend Comes to North East USA and Canada
Our dear friends at XYZ Foundation are collaborating with FEZANA Member Associations to create the hugely popular XYZ Whacky Weekend for youth in North America. The first weekend is planned for...
Dolly Dastoor: On her 80th birthday, she’s the one giving a gift
We are thrilled to share this article about our amazing friend, philosopher, mentor and guide Dr. Dolly Dastoor. Truly one of a kind. Dr. Dolly Dastoor’s contribution to the field of dementia care...
8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress 2023: London is calling! Spotlight on Youth Organisers
With the 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress (8WZYC) 2023 being hosted by the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) in the United Kingdom (UK) in Summer 2023, a dedicated team of youth...
Technology creation ‘must reflect our diverse society if its to serve us all’: Lord Karan Bilimoria
CBI President Lord Karan Bilimoria will underscore the need for technology development to be truly representative of society if it is to deliver tangible benefits for ethnic communities, at the...
Video Time Capsule for the Iranshah Initiative
Welcome to The Iranshah Initiative Part 2 of 3: In the words of French Novelist Anatole France…To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. In...
Marzy Parakh In Conversation with HrishiKay | Live To Give
Marzy Parakh with Hrishikay speaking about the burning desire to give back to society, identifying needy individuals & helping them by contributing time or money plus case studies from his not...
Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman has been appointed as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.
The Central Authority nominated Justice Nariman, with immediate effect in the wake of retirement of Justice Arun Mishra, who held the post of chairman since November, last year.As per Section 3A of...
Parsi Embroidery: A Heritage Of Humanity
With fewer than 55,000 individuals in India, Parsi Zoroastrians have carved a niche for themselves in the country. From leading industrialists like Ratan Tata and Godrej to an army of talented...
29th Year of Muktad Celebration in Southern California
Our dear friend Ervad Zarrir Bhandara of Southern California writes in…I sincerely thank you all for your participation in the solemn Muktad ceremony thus making our efforts more worthwhile, and for...
Bombay HC allows Parsis to pray for their dead on Farvardin Roj with restrictions
In a limited relief to members of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat (BPP), the Bombay high court has permitted them to hold prayer meetings at the Doongerwadi Tower of Silence at Kemps Corner on September...
Naoroji Rustomji Manek: This Surat Man Sued East India Co. & Won
He was the first Zoroastrian to sail to England from India; not to mention the first Indian who sued the British and won! He sailed back in victory with his cause vindicated and putting his...
High Court Tells Maharashtra Govt to Consider Parsi Petition for Farvardegan Prayers at Doongarwadi
Observing that both sides must be reasonable, the Bombay high court on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to consider a representation by the Bombay Parsi Punchayet to allow community...
Farhad Sahiar Awarded the John A. Tamisiea Award by Aerospace Medical Association
Farhad Sahiar, M.D., M.S., FAsMA, received the 2020 John A. Tamisiea Award for his dedication to the advancement of aerospace medicine. His career has spanned many years and many facets of aerospace...
Zoroastrians of Pakistan: Pakistan on a Plate
The Zoroastrians of Pakistan are an integral part of the fabric of us- in all aspects; similar to all who chose to come to Pakistan and make it their home. They are one of the prominent communities...
Boman Irani: In Conversation with WZCC
BOMAN IRANI - Actor | Entrepreneur | Motivational Speaker | Photographer THE JOURNEY Life, Learning and Leadership Lessons
Dr Khushroo Laskari: Eminent Surat doctor loses coronavirus battle, dies at 75
A 75-year-old family physician and known personality in the Parsi community, Dr Khushroo Laskari, succumbed to the novel coronavirus late on Thursday night. Dr Laskari was fighting a battle against...
Mickey Mehta Celebrates 50 Years of Yoga on his 59th Birthday
Parsi Khabar congratulates our dearest friend and mentor Dr. Mickey Mehta on the completion of 50 glorious years in Yoga; on the occasion of his 59th Birthday. Happy birthday dear Mickey and may you...
Neville Medhora: 8 Ways to be a Little Happier Today
Neville Medhora in conversation with Noah Kagan shares some simple ways to be a little happier every day. Noah Kagan writes…. A lot of entrepreneurs work hard. A lot of entrepreneurs make money. Few...
A Film: Zoroastrianism – The World’s Oldest Monotheistic Religion
Our dear friend, and FEZANA’s Chief Social Media Officer Tanya Hoshi has put out another fantastic video titled “Zoroastrianism - The World's Oldest Monotheistic Religion”. In this video Mobed...
Memories of Living in Kashmere Gate: The Old Parsee Hub of Delhi
I was born in 1937 in The Lady Hardinge Hospital, New Delhi and spent the first two years at my maternal uncle’s house in Kasmeri Gate, Old Delhi, as it was known those days. Kashmere Gate or...
Nowrojee General Store In McLeodganj shuts shop after 160 years
Business turns unviable for Delhi-based Parsi owner as one of the oldest stores of the British era in Himachal Pradesh closes down in September Dharamshala: Located in the heart of McLeodganj town...
At Last, a Biography of India’s Grand Old Man
Dinyar Patel's splendidly researched, elegantly written book traces the life of a memorable pioneer.‘A Parsee is no more a representative of Indians, than a Nestorian Christian would be of...
Art of Persia: Time to question Alexander’s Eurocentric history
Cyrus, a declared Zoroastrian and follower of the single god Ahura Mazda is mentioned in several instances in the Old Testament.Article by Farrukh Dhondy | Asian AgeOF CABBAGES AND KINGS“Rhyming is...
Kolkata: Zoroastrian community rings in the new year on virtual platform in Covid times
From little Anush Parsi Subbawala, who is under two, to nonagenarian Roshan Burge, better known as the “21 plus” among themselves, everyone was roped in as the Zoroastrian community celebrated its...
Meherwan Irani Wants to Change Stereotypes About the South, Starting With Dinner
In Person of Interest, we talk to the people catching our eye right now about what they’re doing, eating, reading, and loving. Next up is Meherwan Irani, a chef and the founder of Brown in the...
Nergis Mavalvala named MIT School of Science dean
Astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala has been named the new dean of MIT’s School of Science, effective Sept. 1. She will succeed Michael Sipser, who will return to the faculty as the Donner Professor of...
As Covid separates, Karachi’s Parsis grow closer with online Humbandagi prayers
Natasha Mavalvala is standing on the upper floor of the H. J. Behrana agiari in Karachi’s Saddar, singing hymns for the souls of the departed. Her audience is a camera, recording her recitations of...
Fravash Chothia: 2019 Muktads Documented in Toronto
Fravash Chothia is a young Zarathushti based in Toronto. Fravash is a budding filmmaker and he put out this really interesting video capturing the 2019 Muktad times in Toronto. Fravash writesThis...
19 days later, Tardeo family still living with landslide rubble
A portion of a stone wall crashed right outside Adil Driver’s bedroom window in Parsi colony, but rain is impeding clearance; he wants permanent relocation.Each time it rains, Adil Behram Driver...
ZOROVERSE Podcast Launches
An amazing initiative by 5 Zarathushti youth from the UK…. the ZOROVERSE Podcast is live !!Check out episode one that features the amazing athlete Ayesha Bilimoria aka “FitGirl”Facebook:...
Parsis in Hong Kong: what’s the secret behind their growing population?
Twelve years ago, Homyar Nasirabadwala was working as an accountant in his hometown of Mumbai, India, when he came across a job advert in a Parsi magazine seeking a full-time dasturji, a Zoroastrian...
Everyday Parsi: The Tombstone Edition
On the last Gatha at the end of this Muktad period, I would like to share an #everydayParsi story of a different kind. While the last few authors have all shared their memories of muktad as “Everday...
Everyday Parsi: Mehbad Dastur
Our eighth author in the Everyday Parsi 2020 series is Ervad Mehbad Dastur of Toronto, Canada Mehbad writes… I would like to bring to the attention of readers the significance of Muktad....
The World’s Best Hope for Enough Covid-19 Vaccine Comes from India
▲ Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute, and his wife, Natasha, at their ranch in Pune, India.Photographer: Subhash Sharma for Bloomberg BusinessweekThe Serum Institute of India is preparing...
Everyday Parsi: Nazneen Thanawalla Spliedt
Our seventh author in the Everyday Parsi 2020 series is Nazneen Thanawalla Spliedt of Northern California, United States Nazneen writes about her Muktad memories from Karachi Pakistan. My earliest...
The world of Parsi matchmakers: Bringing together eligible singles to help preserve a shrinking community
Most Parsi matchmakers maintain Excel sheets or handwritten diaries of profiles and a collection of bio-datas. They don’t advertise their services at all; it is word of mouth or social media chatter...