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Iran’s ancient treasures face threat from bombing, scholars warn
The palace of Darius I at Persepolis / Alamy Damage to Iran’s world heritage sites Sir, We are deeply concerned not...
Still Chuckling After All These Years
Parsi revue Laughter in the House 2 is a cornucopia of guilty pleasures One would perhaps not have imagined the Bee Gees song ‘Stayin’ Alive’ to be as felicitous to the boulevards of Ballard Estate,...
New Innings of JSA’s Former Senior Partner Berjis Desai
Following in the footsteps of Jyoti Sagar, J. Sagar Associates’ Senior Partner Berjis Desai retired from the firm on March 31 this year. Having followed the firm’s retirement policy, the senior...
Motorcycle Diaries
My journey into the two wheeler world began in 1948 when my youngest uncle Shapoor bought a war- surplus Matchless 350 cc, with a rigid frame. I don’t remember if it had shock absorbers at the back,...
Jamsheed Marker: Indians were furious we managed to secure the Americans first
Sitting with, and listening to, Jamsheed Marker is a fulfilling experience. History, diplomacy, anecdotes about politicians, music, culture, and a lot of cricket — he enlightens his audience in many...
When Pakistan census officials came to my home, they didn’t know what a Parsi was
A policeman, an army ranger and a government schoolteacher come to the home of a Parsi married to a Christian. If you think that sounds like the beginning of a joke, you are partially right. Article...
Parsis and Indian Classical Music: The secret history
The Parsis are associated today solely with Western classical music. The Swar Sadhana Samiti’s annual festival this week reminds us that this tiny community also led the way in promoting Hindustani...
Maneck Dalal: Air India’s Legendary London Head Passes Away
Our dear friend Meher Heroyce Moos draws our attention to the passing away of Maneck Dalal, who headed Air-India in London for many years and was a truly amazing person. Maneck Ardheshir Dalal OBE...
Dinyar Anklesaria: A Culinary Journey
If you happen to travel to Sacramento California and ask any one where one finds a good restaurant serving Parsi food, they will tell you not to miss the restaurant operated by Dinyar Noshir...
The obscure religion that shaped the West
Talk of ‘us’ and ‘them’ has long dominated Iran-related politics in the West. At the same time, Christianity has frequently been used to define the identity and values of the US and Europe, as well...
Zarahushtra’s Vision and Zoroastrianism Today: Prof. K. D. Irani
The Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) invited it’s founding member and past President Professor Kaikhosrov D. Irani to deliver a talk about “Zarathushtra’s Vision and...
Priest converts from Zoroastrianism to baptize his mother
It is not often that a priest has the opportunity to baptize his own mother, but Father Hezuk Shroff will get to do just that this Easter. Shroff comes from a Parsi family. The Parsis are an Indian...
Tehmtan Andhyarujina: An Epitome Of Decency And Uprightness
A cliché that is often employed when marking the demise of an eminent personality is that the event represents “the end of an era”. In many cases the use of such language is symptomatic of...
The mysterious man who owns one solitary share in the unlisted Tata Sons
When the corporate battle at Tata Sons was being fought out a few months ago, a strange mystery came to light. In the list of Tata Sons shareholders made public, the Tata Trusts owned 266,610...
Bar grieves loss of legal giant: Tehmtan R Andhyarujina passes away
UPDATE: Due to a technical glitch, an earlier version of this article linked to a picture of Mr. Nariman. The error was on our part and we are sorry for this mistake. Former solicitor general of...
Sacramento Zoroastrian Association Inaugurates its new Dar-E-Mehr
FEZANA, Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America informs It is with great pride that FEZANA congratulates it’s newest member association the Sacramento Zoroastrian Association on the...
Tehmulji Parsi Lying In Hospital case thrown out as ‘infructuous’ by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court early this week quashed as “infructuous” a running battle between two groups of eminent Parsis raging past five years over a nine-decade old Parsi hospital lying defunct and in a...
Katy Mirza The Asli Braveheart
Tracing the Playboy Bunnydom to Bollywood journey of the yesteryear sensation who succumbed to cancer at her central London home a week ago No one cried for Katy Mirza, the pleasure principle of the...
In New York: A new year for Zoroastrians, a new challenge
Members of the Dar-e-Mehr Zoroastrian Temple in Pomona get ready for their new year celebration as they worry about the Trump travel ban Report by Peter Carr/The Journal News New City’s Marzie...
India’s Ticking Time Bomb! : Dr. Zarir Udwadia
One indian dies of this disease every minute. Dr. Zarir Udwadia shares the story of the suffering of one patient diagnosed with Totally Drug Resistant -Tuberculosis (TDR-TB). And...
Navroze Celebrations at Dadar Parsee Colony
The Dadar Parsee colony celebrated Jamshedi Navroze with great enthusiasm and festivities. This program was organized by the Mancherji Edulji Joshi memorial trust at the Dadar Parsee colony...
NoRuz Celebrations Usher in New Day for Zoroastrians at Spring Equinox
Zoroastrians Throughout North America Celebrate Ancient Tradition of NoRuz, Ushering in a “New Day” to Mark the Turn of the Spring Equinox Zoroastrians throughout North America will mark the...
Shazneen Arethna releases new single Dance Alone
Shazneen Arethna is one of the first female rock singers as part of the 90’s and early 2k’s brewing scene when the country was realizing the real potential of independent music in India. Her...
Sardar Sorabji Patel Agiary: Keeping the flame alive
The Sardar Sorabji Patel Agiary is a vision of calm in the stark concrete jungle that is Nana Peth. Ensconced by trees, a golden Faravahar — the feather-robed angel and the bestknown symbol of...
Pourdavoud Center for ancient Iranian studies to launch spring quarter
UCLA established a new interdisciplinary center focused on the study of ancient Iran and its influences on contemporary Iran. The Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World is the first...
Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak 2017
On behalf of the entire Parsi Khabar team we would like to wish you and your families, loved ones and friends a very Happy Jamshedi Navroze 2017. The above Haft Sheen table was laid out by...
Persian New Year, or Nowruz, explained for non-Persians
In Iran, the idea of "spring cleaning" isn’t just a seasonal excuse to gut your closet; it’s the basis of a national holiday dating back millennia. Every year, millions of Iranians celebrate Persian...
An Iranian Holiday That’s Perfect for Americans
As a little girl in Iran, I loved Nowruz, the first day of spring, known as the Persian New Year. It was the only time when grown-ups seemed joyful and full of hope. Even my most morose relatives...
What to cook for Nowruz, the Persian and Zoroastrian New Year celebration
On Sunday, 71-year-old Shamsi Katebi will be in her West Los Angeles kitchen, bossing around one of the best chefs in the city. She’s the mother-in-law of Tony Esnault, chef-owner of the downtown...
The Verdant Food of Iran Entices at Persian New Year
Pardis Stitt still remembers the grocery shopping trips of her childhood in Birmingham, Ala.: loading into the family car, a silver Oldsmobile station wagon with a maroon interior and an eight-track...
Nowruz: Persian New Year’s Table Celebrates Spring Deliciously
The first day of spring is cause for a celebration, especially after the winter many of us have been having. But it's hard to top the 13-day festivities of the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Nowruz, or...
On Jamshedi Navroze Have Yourself a Great Parsi Meal
On the eve of Navroze, Meher Mirza cherry picks her way through a bunch of caterers who specialise in Parsi food Article in The Hindu Jamshed Navroz, a holy day for Zoroastrians will be observed on...
Zerbanoo Gifford: Parsi Philanthropist To Bring Her Message Of Love To Toronto
Toronto: ’An Uncensored Life’ published by HarperCollins and authored by veteran journalist Farida Master is a compelling biography of Zerbanoo Gifford, a human rights campaigner, philanthropist,...
Ghau nu Dhoodh: A Protein Rich Breakfast
Bored with Your Breakfast? Try Protein Rich ‘Ghau nu Dhoodh’ Article by Sanaya Patell | Bindi and Beard Cool nutmeg infused gelatinous diamonds covered with droplets of condensation. This is...
SOAS scholar to digitise interviews documenting lives of Zoroastrians since 1979
Malcolm Deboo, President of ZTFE informs us… You will delighted to learn that SOAS has received an award from 'The Patron's Fund' for the digitisation of recordings of the Zoroastrians of Iran...
Navrozji Fardunji, 19th-century reformer and the great son whom India forgot too soon
Today is the 200th birth anniversary of the academic, activist and freedom fighter who contributed immensely to the rise of the nationalist movement. March 10 marks the 200th birth anniversary of...
Unique Baby Zarathushtra Art Print
Our good friend Delzin Choksey informs us about a beautiful art print she has recently introduced. And just in time for Navroze, it is on sale on ETSY in the United States. To purchase in India see...
Sooni Taraporevala Recalls a Forgotten Analogue World
The exhibition, which opens in Mumbai on Friday, consists of photographs taken decades ago with analogue film cameras. by Aarohi Narain, thewire.in Sooni Taraporevala’s film credits are well known –...
Leena’s challenge: Women’s role in conservation is often overlooked
On the occasion of International Women’s Day our dear friend and mentor Aban Marker-Kabraji puts forth her views on the role of women in conservation. Aban is a world-renowned conservationist and...
Lobsters in Cricket: The Parsee Connection
While lob bowling was undergoing a revival in England aided by Walter Humphreys, the Parsee team that visited the country in 1886 did have a few decent bowlers of that type. Arunabha Sengupta looks...
Rushad Bharda: Canadian soldier single-handedly saves tractor trailer from being struck by train
A soldier with the Canadian Forces is being hailed as a hero after he helped free a tractor trailer that was stuck at a railway crossing, saving it from being struck by an oncoming GO train, but...
The Power of Finding Your Voice | Parisa Khosravi
The phenomenal Parisa Khosravi opens up about her even more phenomenal son, Payam, sharing his story battling autism and ultimately discovering his voice of true wisdom. She shares her learnings in...
A Wicked Wit Sums Up the Parsis: Book Review
A couple of days ago when I started working on my third book, I asked a friend in Mumbai to help me straighten up a Parsi character. Having spent a good part of my life in Chandigarh, I had no idea...
Parsi cricketer Soli R Mavalwala passes away at 90
Legendary First-Class cricketer Soli R Mavalwala passed away on Wednesday in Vancouver, Canada, at the age of 90. Soli was a left-arm slow bowler and a left-handed batsman from Karachi who made his...
Wadias sue Vishal Bhardwaj, take ‘Rangoon’ to court
Roy Wadia sues Vishal Bhardwaj for copyright infringement, alleging Kangana Ranaut's character in 'Rangoon' is inspired by Fearless Nadia, right down to the use of her catch phrase, bloody hell!...
The Real Mrs Jinnah: New Book Offers Insights Into the Fascinating Life of Ruttie Petit
“What put it into her silly little head to suddenly fall in love with a man old enough to be her father?” mused Sarojini Naidu’s son Jaisoorya, in a letter to his sister Padmaja. He was referring to...
Jehan Daruvala wins 2017 New Zealand Grand Prix
There are only two Grands Prix, outside of Formula 1. Macau has the distinction of hosting one, while the other happens to be the New Zealand Grand Prix. Jehan Daruvala now holds the distinction of...
Ahmedabad Parsis plan housing complex to boost ties within community
In another attempt to boost the city's dwindling Parsi population, the community plans to build a residential complex near the Parsi Sanatorium. To encourage community living, homes of various types...
In the city of Tata and Godrej, there’s no Parsi in BMC poll fray
For the first time in 50 years, the illustrious Mehta family won’t be contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls from what used to be its stronghold in Mumbai Central. The Mehtas...
Ardeshir Godrej: Founder of a Billion Dollar Indian Business Empire
This Man Laid the Foundation of a Billion-Dollar Made-In-India Business Empire in Colonial Times Rome wasn’t built in a day, as the popular saying goes. Some of the world’s biggest businesses are,...
Pakistan Post Issues Dinshaw Byramji Avari Commemorative Stamp
On December 18th 2016 Pakistan Post issued a special commemorative stamp to honour the life and work of Dinshaw Byramji Avari, the pioneering hotelier and philanthropist. DINSHAW BYRAMJI AVARI...