Mumbai: It’s that time of the year again — a day when every Parsi home will prepare traditional foods in a special lunch, for March 21 that marks the vernal equinox is special to Iranis and Paris everywhere. Hearty Meal: Pearl and Hafeez Contractor It’s a time of joy and festivity," state architect Hafeez and… Continue reading There is nothing like Parsi Bhonu
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A Persian feast for spring equinox
A Zororastrian celebration of this often-overlooked cuisine is the perfect antidote to Lenten guilt By Alex Renton Tonight we’re going to eat Persian: herbed and spiced rice, smoked fish, baklava and wine. For it is the spring equinox, and party time for many people in Iran and across western Asia. They mark the moment in… Continue reading A Persian feast for spring equinox
Jamshedi Navroze Celebrations in Mumbai
[The original article is titled “Jamshedji” Navroze. I am surprised that the writer Ismat Tahseen at DNA India did not bother to fact check that its actually Jamshedi….a big differences from the “ji” It’s a happy morning at the Rustom Faramna Agiary at Dadar Parsi Colony. The place is bathed in its whitest best,… Continue reading Jamshedi Navroze Celebrations in Mumbai
President Obama’s Norouz Message to The People of Iran
This is a fantastic video that was aired all over the Middle East Television networks. President Barack Obama uses the new year to greet the people and the leaders of Iran.
Radio Free Europe Interviews Arzan Sam Wadia on Navroze
Parsi Khabar’s own editor Arzan Sam Wadia was recently interviewed by Radio Free Europe on the occasion of Navroze. The program was about how Navroze is celebrated worldwide and I spoke about how parsis celebrate it in India. Radio Free Europe is one of the largest radio stations in the world and broadcasts worldwide especially… Continue reading Radio Free Europe Interviews Arzan Sam Wadia on Navroze
From Azerbaijan To India, Spring Festival Norouz Begins
Iranians set off fireworks during the celebrations leading up to Norouz March 20, 2009 By Abbas Djavadi, Bruce Pannier Across much of the non-Arab Muslim world, people are celebrating Norouz, the festival that marks arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year. The pre-Islamic holiday with roots in the Zoroastrian religion of ancient… Continue reading From Azerbaijan To India, Spring Festival Norouz Begins
Happy Jamshedi Navroze 2009
Parsi Khabar and all its three editors wishes all our readers and subscribers a very happy and prosperous Jamshedi Navroze (Nooruz / Nowruz). We value your readership and your participation on our website and hope that you continue to do so in the year ahead. Thanks Mehernaaz, Shirrin and arZan
Irani or Parsi, what’s the difference?
By Meher Marfatia in DNA India Who hasn’t smiled at quaint “By Order” instructions written in coloured chalk at Irani restaurant entrances? But walk to your corner café today. The interior will likely wear a special festive feel. It’s March 21. Spring Equinox – Nauruz. Or Navroze, as Parsis call it. How they pronounce or… Continue reading Irani or Parsi, what’s the difference?
Zubin Antalia Wins Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver Contest
ubin Antalia from Mumbai has won the inaugural Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver contest, beating 32 other competitors from across the country. Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver 2009 is a nationwide search for India’s best young driving talent. This competition tested the competitors’ knowledge of traffic rules, awareness of road safety along with their real-world driving skill.… Continue reading Zubin Antalia Wins Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver Contest
