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Karachi, Pakistan — May 25, 2026 In a fitting tribute to one of Karachi’s pioneering builders and civil engineers, a studio within the Department of Architecture at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) was formally inaugurated in the name of Dinsha Hormusjee Daruvala (1888–1976) on Monday, May 25, 2026. The inauguration was… Continue reading Legacy of Karachi Builder Dinsha Hormusjee Daruvala Honored at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture

A groundbreaking initiative to preserve the migration stories of Zoroastrians in Britain has received national recognition through features on BBC television, radio, and online platforms. The Zoroastrian Stories of Migration Project, led by the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), is currently being showcased as part of the Stories of Harrow exhibition at Headstone Manor… Continue reading BBC Shines Spotlight on ZTFE’s Zoroastrian Stories of Migration Project

A Global Gathering of Young Zarathushti Leaders The 3rd World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum (WZYLF) concluded on Tuesday, May 26, after eight transformative days at the beautiful ASHA Centre in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, bringing together young Zarathushtis from India, Pakistan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Germany for… Continue reading Young Zarathushti Leaders Gather at ASHA for 3rd WZYLF

What do Freddie Mercury and the family that founded Tata Steel have in common? Apart from global success, they all have links to Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest religions, which is being showcased for the first time at Headstone Manor and Museum in Harrow, north-west London. Article by | BBC Heirlooms of the religion… Continue reading Zoroastrians in the UK highlighted in new Harrow exhibition

There is something incredibly heartwarming and hopeful happening right now in the beautiful English countryside. This week, our global youth movement took a massive leap forward as the 3rd World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum (WZYLF) officially got underway at the scenic ASHA Centre in Gloucestershire. The forum is, of course, the brainchild of its dedicated… Continue reading Empowering Our Future: The 3rd World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum Kicks Off at the ASHA Centre!

Aspi Ustad writes about the passing of Nariman Mehta Our Community Lost a Gem A true social worker to the core. A man of his word. A person you could rely on. A true Karma Yogi. Selfless devotion for 70 years helping people. An innovator of ideas for social schemes. That was Nariman Mehta (lovingly… Continue reading Remembering Nariman Mehta of Nowroze Baug Mumbai

Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways A significant national conversation on the future of the Parsi community unfolded in Mumbai on May 9, 2026, as the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) organized a major seminar titled “Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways” at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre. The gathering… Continue reading Government, Community Leaders, and Scholars Gather in Mumbai to Discuss the Future of Parsis in India