Bombay Parsi Punchayet chairman alleged the institute’s head Meher Master-Moos was indulging in ‘wrongful’ conversion, which is reserved for only sons of priests By Manoj R Nair and Ram Parmar / Mumbai Mirror A group of angry Parsis from Mumbai, including chairman of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), stormed a religious institute near Sanjan on… Continue reading Parsis storm Zoroastrian College to stop conversion of a Russian
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The Life of Bai Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia
An ordinary lady with an extra-ordinary vision: Bai Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia (1852-1926) This is a simple story of an ordinary Zarathushti lady, who possessed an extraordinary vision.. Born in 1852, she was reared in the, then, traditional fashion, into a Zarathushti way of life. She was well tutored in the art of knitting, stitching and… Continue reading The Life of Bai Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia
Parvin Jungalwala Escapes 17-year Confinement
For 17 years, Parvin Jungalwala, 40, a Parsi widow, allegedly spent her life in home confinement. However, she decided to end her torture and the reason for this his is her daughter’s well-being, who will be appearing for her class X examination next month. Parvin, who got married soon after her class X exams, has… Continue reading Parvin Jungalwala Escapes 17-year Confinement
Small Yet Significant
The Parsi community in the city continues to play a vital role in the field of education and business Indian Express While the dictionary defines them as members of Zoroastrian origin who came to India from Pars or Persia – but the small yet fun loving community of Parsis are, in true sense, an important… Continue reading Small Yet Significant
Life After Death: Concepts in Zoroastrianism
The following is an article on “Life After Death as in Zoroastrianism” by Ervad Pervez D. Mithaiwala, revealed to us by Behesti Minocher N. Pundol Saheb as per teachings of Magav Sahebs of Demaavand Koh, Iran. The article although lengthy, vividly describes a Zerthosti Rawaan’s journey to this world from Hasti and its return to… Continue reading Life After Death: Concepts in Zoroastrianism
Thousands gather to celebrate ancient Zoroastrian fire festival
CHAM, Iran – Thousands of Iranians gathered at dusk against a snowy mountain backdrop to light giant bonfires in an ancient midwinter festival dating back to Iran’s pre-Islamic past that is drawing new interest from Muslims. By Associated Press / Boston.com Saturday’s celebration was the first in which the dwindling remnants of Iran’s once plentiful… Continue reading Thousands gather to celebrate ancient Zoroastrian fire festival
Achaemenid K’aba of Zoroaster In Danger of Collapsing
The Achaemenid dynastic structure known as the Ka’aba of Zoroaster is on the verge of collapse due to escalating earth sinkage at the ancient site of Naqsh-e Rostam in Fars Province. Published by Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies The measured earth sinkage previously reported by experts was five centimetres, but a new survey shows that… Continue reading Achaemenid K’aba of Zoroaster In Danger of Collapsing
Parsis More Prone to Cancer: Study
An alarming statistic emerging from the Mumbai Cancer Registry indicates that Parsis are at a higher risk of getting cancer than those from other communities. By Jyoti Shelar / DNA According to the registry, which is a unit of the Indian Cancer Registry, a higher number of Parsis, especially women, had cancer as compared to… Continue reading Parsis More Prone to Cancer: Study
The Iranian Pilao: Berry at its Best
The Zereshk Pilao is one of the most stunning rice dishes one can possibly serve. The dish has a warm ruby glow with the burberries studding the rice with colour and the saffron with fragrance. This gives this Pilao a superiority and magnificence that is not easily replicated. It is one of the great dishes… Continue reading The Iranian Pilao: Berry at its Best
