Marriage, divorce, inheritance, and temple rights are all skewed in favour of men. Four Parsi women see UCC as an equaliser but Bombay Parsi Punchayet wants ‘total exemption’. People at agiyari (fire temple) on Navroze, which is Parsis’ new year | Photo: Manisha Mondal/ThePrint Article by Shubhangi Misra | The PRINT Delhi/Mumbai: A viral message… Continue reading UCC is everywhere in divided Parsi homes—WhatsApp groups, dinner talks, op-eds, letters
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Time is running out for Parsi culture. Race to save it from extinction is on
When Delhi-based professor Shernaz Cama told the Parsis about the disgrace in which historical accounts were lying at the Meherjirana library, it became an emotional discovery for them. Parsis now don’t know how to read old Parsi text, including the priests. They rely on texts written in Gujarati | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint Article by Shubhangi Misra… Continue reading Time is running out for Parsi culture. Race to save it from extinction is on
Unveiling Pakistan’s Parsi Culinary Traditions: Pakistan Museum of Food
‘Pakistan’s Museum of Food’ is the largest and most comprehensive exploration of Pakistani cuisine online, featuring over 9000 Images, 90 videos and 100 stories that capture the vibrant culinary tapestry of Pakistan’s five provinces and beyond. This project aims to preserve and celebrate the culture and heritage of Pakistani food, as well as to document… Continue reading Unveiling Pakistan’s Parsi Culinary Traditions: Pakistan Museum of Food
The Parsi Nose Project: A Photographic Ode to an Indian Minority
Within the intricate tapestry of India’s history, one finds the compelling narrative of the Parsis, a community whose origins trace back to Persia, or modern-day Iran. The community traces its history in the region to the 8th century when seeking refuge from religious persecution, they embarked on an arduous journey to India’s western shores. Despite… Continue reading The Parsi Nose Project: A Photographic Ode to an Indian Minority
South Mumbai’s iconic 107-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm dons a new avatar
The idea is to transform the dairy experience and make it more interactive for the younger generation, says the fourth generation manning the business. Written by Heena Khandelwal | Indian Express The dairy houses large windows that face the bustling street outside. (Photo courtesy: Special arrangement) What do you visualise when you imagine a dairy?… Continue reading South Mumbai’s iconic 107-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm dons a new avatar
Founding story of Tata: How did Jamsetji Tata pioneer the making of Tata with Rs 21,000 only?
From the 1880s until his passing in 1904, Jamsetji devoted himself to three transformative ideas: establishing an iron and steel company, generating hydroelectric power, and founding a world-class educational institution. Jamsetji Tata and the founding story/ Source: Tata Group The journey of the Tata Group, India’s foremost industrial conglomerate, is a testament to the visionary… Continue reading Founding story of Tata: How did Jamsetji Tata pioneer the making of Tata with Rs 21,000 only?
Remembering the Rich Life Feroze Gandhi Lived Before His Untimely Death
Feroze Gandhi was a freedom fighter, prominent parliamentarian and crusader against corruption. This piece traces the various threads in his rich life, including his joining the Nehru family, before his untimely death 63 years ago. Feroze Gandhi, whose 111th birth anniversary falls today, was a freedom fighter, prominent parliamentarian, journalist and above all, a crusader… Continue reading Remembering the Rich Life Feroze Gandhi Lived Before His Untimely Death
Vadodara’s Faramji Road, a testimony to Parsi heritage
The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the state civil contractor of erstwhile Baroda State. He owned a brick factory and built many of the city’s architectural delights, including the iconic dome at Maharaja Sayajirao University’s Faculty of Arts. Written by Aditi Raja The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the… Continue reading Vadodara’s Faramji Road, a testimony to Parsi heritage
Parsis carry Middle Eastern & South Asian genes, says study
A recent study by a team of researchers in India shows that the Parsis’ maternal genes connect them to both Middle Eastern and South Asian populations. Undertaken by scientists from Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow, and the department of archaeology at Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, the study also revealed… Continue reading Parsis carry Middle Eastern & South Asian genes, says study
