From the exterior, the Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Agiary looks anything but 173 years old or remotely as ostentatious as the life of the person this agiary or fire temple is named after. Article by Shiladitya Pandit | TNN Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, a Parsi, was in more ways than one a parallel to another settler in Pune and… Continue reading 173-year-old agiary adds to Pune Camp’s pluralism
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Le Bon Magot Exciting New Specialty Food Brand Wins 5 SOFI Awards
Naomi Mobed is the person behind the award-winning speciality food startup Le Bon Magot. As the business proudly states “Le Bon Magot is the culmination of one family’s culinary journey.” Le Bon Magot (mă-gō′) or “the hidden treasure” is a woman-owned business, producing caponata, chutney, conserve, marmalata, preserves, tapenade and dressing, all inspired by the… Continue reading Le Bon Magot Exciting New Specialty Food Brand Wins 5 SOFI Awards
Zerbanoo Gifford & Farida Master Embark on USA Book Tour
FEZANA informs us about the upcoming book tour by Zerbanoo Gifford and Farida Master in the United States. They will be starting in Los Angeles, and making their way through Houston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and ending in New York City. RENOWNED WRITER, HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNER ZERBANOO GIFFORD TO VISIT FEZANA MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS AS PART… Continue reading Zerbanoo Gifford & Farida Master Embark on USA Book Tour
Keeping alive memory of ‘Mother of the Indian Revolution’ for decades
According to several accounts written by Parsis, the All India Women’s Conference wanted to pay homage to Cama during her birth centenary, and keep her memory alive in post-Independent India Named after Bhikaiji Cama who was referred to as the “Mother of the Indian Revolution”, the Madame Cama Road stretches along the Mantralaya, the seat… Continue reading Keeping alive memory of ‘Mother of the Indian Revolution’ for decades
Astad Deboo To Perform in New York
The legendary Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer Astad Deboo returns to New York for two performances this month. Astad Deboo | Eternal Embrace May 25, 2017 – May 26, 2017 La Mama Theatre| 66 E 4th Street, New York, NY Thursday & Friday at 8PM Choreographed and Performed by Astad Deboo Music Composed and Performed… Continue reading Astad Deboo To Perform in New York
How the Nanavati murder became India’s most sensational and glamorous trial
It’s in poor taste to describe a murder trial as glamorous. And yet, no case in India commanded this much public attention and involved as many high-profile characters—before social media and 24X7 TV scrutiny existed— as the Nanavati murder. A navy commander, his cheating wife, a dashing Casanova whose death would change the structure of… Continue reading How the Nanavati murder became India’s most sensational and glamorous trial
Dadar Parsi Colony Agiary Well Runs Dry After 89 Years
For the first time in 89 years, the well of the Rustom Faramna Agiary in Dadar Parsi Colony has run dry. Now, the chairman of the agiary has pinned his hopes on the upcoming monsoon or else according to his consult with technicians, it might have to be dug deeper. Article by Gaurav Sarkar |… Continue reading Dadar Parsi Colony Agiary Well Runs Dry After 89 Years
In Houston FEZANA Bestows Lifetime Achievement Award to Ervad Dr. Jehan Bagli
At a glittering 30th Anniversary Gala in Houston, FEZANA bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ervad Dr. Jehan Bagli. The Gala was hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Houston at its center, along with their Congress Legacy 10th Anniversary awards function. All the seven past presidents were present along with the current President Homi D.… Continue reading In Houston FEZANA Bestows Lifetime Achievement Award to Ervad Dr. Jehan Bagli
Obituary: Maneck Dalal
Maneck Dalal, the man responsible for expanding Air India into an international operation, began his career with the airline looking after celebrity passengers. In the late 1940s, when the Hollywood star Errol Flynn was thrown off a BOAC plane in London for being drunk, it was Dalal who arranged for him to be transferred to… Continue reading Obituary: Maneck Dalal
