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Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate arrival of their ancestors

SANJAN: On Wednesday, a few hundred Parsis descended in Sanjan, a tiny town in south Gujarat, about 150-kms from Mumbai, to commemorate the arrival of their ancestors here about 1,300 years ago. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times Of India Following religious persecution in Iran, the Parsis first landed in Diu sometime in the 8th… Continue reading Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate arrival of their ancestors

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Parsi, pride, public, peril: The historical significance of Agiaries in Hyderabad and their problems

The presence of Parsis is etched in local places like Parsigutta and the Chenoy Trade Centre, which bear witness to their historical prominence in the city. Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher Article By Shrimansi Kaushik Express News Service HYDERABAD: Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher at Tilak Road is a pristine monument that recounts the contribution… Continue reading Parsi, pride, public, peril: The historical significance of Agiaries in Hyderabad and their problems

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Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day

Sanjan Day holds deep significance for the Parsi community worldwide, symbolizing a journey of resilience, assimilation, and the rich amalgamation of cultures. The event attracts Parsis from across the country, with local communities in Sanjan taking center stage in organizing this public function. Parsis gathered at Sanjan to commemorate Sanjan Day A vibrant tapestry of… Continue reading Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day

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Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood

In a leafy neighborhood of central Mumbai, classic “Parsi-style” bungalows with their deep porches and balconies adorn the streets, a historic Parsi school has been recently renovated and at the Dadar Athornan Institute, 14 students dressed in T-shirts and skullcaps are immersed in learning the sacred scriptures and rituals of the Zoroastrian faith. Article by… Continue reading Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood

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Mumbai’s Parsi Gate To Be Restored At 75m From Original Location

Here’s Why It Is So Sacred For Parsis If you’ve been to Marine Drive before it was arrested by the development of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, you must have noticed two brown pillars standing there. This structure is the Parsi Gate which was one of the casualties of the MCRP. The BMC will soon… Continue reading Mumbai’s Parsi Gate To Be Restored At 75m From Original Location

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Malcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony: A Century of Tranquility Amidst Mumbai’s Hustle and Bustle

Later this month, the colony will hold its centennial celebrations. Mumbai: As you exit the traffic-clogged S V Road near Jogeshwari railway station and enter the metal arches of the Malcolm Baug Parsi housing colony, you leave the noise and busyness of the city behind. The air temperature drops by degrees, and the smell of… Continue reading Malcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony: A Century of Tranquility Amidst Mumbai’s Hustle and Bustle

Parsis celebrate Silver jubilee function of ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ in a grand way in Ahmedabad

The fourth of November went down as a memorable day for the Parsi families of Ahmedabad.  On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the NGO ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ a grand function was organised at the Zorastrian Hall, Kankaria in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Brig. Jehangir Anklesaria( President Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat and Guest of Honour), Dr. Delnaz… Continue reading Parsis celebrate Silver jubilee function of ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ in a grand way in Ahmedabad

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Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetry

Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetry Born in 1940, pursuing medicine for most of his adult life, turning to art in his twenties and acquiring cultish respect in whatever form he turned to, Patel died Friday. Article in the Indian Express Friends, eminent artists say Patel would paint the… Continue reading Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetry

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