The October 2023 Ba Humata Lecture Series shall be on the Theme: IN LIFE – FOCUS ON THE INVINCIBLE IN THE INVISIBLE Reference: The Gathas including Yasna 47.1, 2, 3, and other Zarathushti Prayers Speakers: Mobedyar Armita Dalal (USA & Iran) Ervad Darian Shahlori (Australia & New Zealand) Farhad Malegam (Australia) Dr & Prof Farah… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: October 2023
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Bakhtiar Dadabhoy’s Homi J Bhabha: A Life
Bakhtiar Dadabhoy’s Homi J Bhabha: A Life chronicles not only the life of an exceptional scientist, but an important era in Indian science The biography of Bhabha, who established India’s nuclear energy programme, covers a vast canvas — his early life, scientific experiments, institution building, his role as a science administrator and a patron of… Continue reading Bakhtiar Dadabhoy’s Homi J Bhabha: A Life
Ashdeen Lillaowala On Keeping Traditional Crafts Alive
Persian excellence takes centre stage as Ashdeen and Good Earth come together for a one-of-a-kind limited-edition capsule collection that takes inspiration from Persia’s famous seven-coloured decorative tiles. Known for his ground-breaking work in reviving Parsi Gara work and giving his cultural heritage a public platform through his self-titled label, Ashdeen’s new collaboration with Good Earth… Continue reading Ashdeen Lillaowala On Keeping Traditional Crafts Alive
Crumbling homes, vanished people—Gujarat Parsis stare at their roots turning into ghost towns
Udvada and Navsari towns in Gujarat were once home to a thriving Parsi community that is now rallying to increase its numbers, archive its history, safeguard its memories, and restore its records. Article by Shubhangi Misra | The PRINT The once famous Great Majestic Hotel, surrounded by coconut trees, lies abandoned | Photo: Manisha Mondal/ThePrint… Continue reading Crumbling homes, vanished people—Gujarat Parsis stare at their roots turning into ghost towns
Why Pakistani Parsis Achievements Are Extraordinary
Pakistani Parsis are far fewer but much like in India their achievements are extraordinary as they own Pakistan’s only brewery, the oldest shipping firm, and a chain of hotels besides being regarded as makers of the country’s financial hub of Karachi Note: The above photograph in the original article on mypluralist.com is for representational purposes… Continue reading Why Pakistani Parsis Achievements Are Extraordinary
Pakistan: What happened to Zoroastrians in Karachi?
Karachi was once home to thousands of Parsis, followers of Zoroaster (Zarathustra), the spiritual founder of Zoroastrianism. Some of them still live in the city, but the future for their community seems grim. Article by Mohammad Salman | DW The history of Zoroastrians on the Indian subcontinent spans for well over a millennium Image: Mohammad… Continue reading Pakistan: What happened to Zoroastrians in Karachi?
Noshir Desai: Hardworking professional who never believed in giving up
Noshir Desai, former CEO of Karishma Advertising and later media head at Lintas, passed away in Mumbai on 6th September 2023. Noshir was a veteran of many years belonging to the MCM era where he began his career. He then moved to Everest Advertising and later on worked with Lintas in Account Management where he… Continue reading Noshir Desai: Hardworking professional who never believed in giving up
Lisa Bandari Appointed UK’s Ambassador to Portugal
In an email update Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe informs…. ZTFE congratulates Lisa Bandari, daughter of Kay & Darayus Bandari, for been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal as per the Press Release from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Monday 18th September 2023. Portugal is the oldest ally of the United Kingdom. The… Continue reading Lisa Bandari Appointed UK’s Ambassador to Portugal
Schbang’s Rayomand Patell: Your mind is the single best intelligence
Schbang’s Rayomand Patell: Your mind is the single best intelligence Rayomand J Patell, chief creative officer and chief integration officer, Schbang mentioned, “ I sincerely believe that you gotta use your own mind first and use AI as a tool to generate what you are seeing inside your head and bring that to life on… Continue reading Schbang’s Rayomand Patell: Your mind is the single best intelligence
