The man who would be king smiled a lot and said very little. But it was clear as day on Wednesday that Noel N. Tata will have to spend the next few months under media limelight amid the cloying affections of supporters who want him crowned as the next chairman of the Tata business empire.… Continue reading Noel smiles as clan calls grow in support of his ascent
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Pune Parsis Mark New Year with Festivities
The city’s 8,000 strong Zoroastrian community is all set to bring in the Navroze or the Parsi New Year on Thursday with customary fervour "The 10 days before Navroze are marked by prayers for the departed, at Agiaries in the city. The 10th day is called Pateti, which was on Wednesday," said businesswoman Persis Katpitia.… Continue reading Pune Parsis Mark New Year with Festivities
Parsis in Bangalore celebrate New Year today!
The Parsi community is one of the most peace loving and god fearing communities. Pateti which falls on today is the first day of the first month of the Zoroastrian year. And it is a time for celebration with close friends and family for Parsis. By Lavanya Srinivasan / MyBangalore Though small numbers camouflage their… Continue reading Parsis in Bangalore celebrate New Year today!
Saal Mubarak
It’s unmistakable, that wonderful festive air in Parsi households today, one that only a special occasion can bring, as today marks the New Year. By Ismat Tahseen / DNA And for the denizens of that genteel community, they are set to bring in the day with their special philosophy — of good words, good thoughts… Continue reading Saal Mubarak
Ahmedabad Parsis all geared up to celebrate New Year today
Theirs was a community that blended in with the locals like sugar in milk, so goes folklore. Parsis, who’re now an inseparable part of the state, are all geared up to welcome their New Year. And from decorating their homes to feasting on special dishes, there’s quite a bit in store on Pateti, to be… Continue reading Ahmedabad Parsis all geared up to celebrate New Year today
The Parsis of Ajmer
A wonderful video of the Parsis of Ajmer. The youtube video link is here.
Parsi New Year Parties Buzzing About Tata
“Navroz Mubarak,” is the traditional greeting between Parsis today as they celebrate their own New Year. Despite the fact that the Parsi community has dwindled to a tiny minority of maybe as little as 100,000 people in India, the annual celebration is a Bank Holiday across the country. By By Eric Bellman / The Wall… Continue reading Parsi New Year Parties Buzzing About Tata
Parsi New Year blues: Salli boti over patra ni machchhi
For the Parsis, there is nothing ‘fishy’ about fish. They consider it auspicious to have it on their plates. Without fish delicacies on their menu — be it a wedding or any other occasion — they feel like fishes out of water, literally. By Ashutosh Shukla /DNA But the recent oil spill off the Mumbai… Continue reading Parsi New Year blues: Salli boti over patra ni machchhi
Parsis celebrate the struggle of good over evil with food, revelry
After a week of remembrance and mourning, Parsis will awake in a festive mood on Thursday to celebrate Pateti. Most Parsis had already cleaned and readied their homes by Wednesday night. By Ashutosh Shukla / DNA Tehmtan Dhumasia, a resident of Godrej Baug, helped his children decorate their home. “We try to have chalk purvana… Continue reading Parsis celebrate the struggle of good over evil with food, revelry
