The world’s first vulture breeding programme for a socio-religious purpose has been shelved. Parsis are traditionally laid to rest in Mumbai’s Tower of Silence where vultures (now endangered) devour their dead bodies. But scientists from the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) say that the breeding programme, which would have cost Rs 1 crore, would have… Continue reading Vulture breeding plan shelved
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Concern Over Delhi’s Dwindling Parsi Population
Delhi Minorities Panel plans to meet Parsi families New Delhi, May. 17 (PTI): Concerned over the declining population of Parsi community in the Capital, Delhi Minorities Commission is planning to meet the Parsi families here to assess their alround growth. “We would soon meet each Parsi family in the city and try to resolve the… Continue reading Concern Over Delhi’s Dwindling Parsi Population
LAHORE LAHORE AYE: The Parsis of Lahore
As the sun is about to set, a group of pale tall men in spotless white can be found on the beach, the sacred Zorastrian belt knotted around their waists. They stand at the edge, bend down and immerse both their hands into the water, which they then raise to their forehead, touching it briefly.… Continue reading LAHORE LAHORE AYE: The Parsis of Lahore
How Keki Gharda stunned the MNC giants
Once upon a time he used to bite pens. Now he fidgets with a knife in a cramped office lined up to the ceiling with books that range from Game Theory to the history of the Roman Empire to polymer science. Whether as a businessman, or as a technologist or as a human being, Dr… Continue reading How Keki Gharda stunned the MNC giants
Bottled For Business
Karan Bilimoria’s story is a classic case of how to chase a dream successfully. He had only his dream and passion as his assets when he set out against all odds to turn his vision for a less gassy lager into Cobra Beer. Educated at Cambridge University, he was drawn into entrepreneurship and, in 1989,… Continue reading Bottled For Business
Lose the vultures, and lose the soul
By Bachi Karkaria As an Indian Parsi Zoroastrian, I’m proud to belong to a tiny minority widely admired for its material success and its philanthropy. But I feel a closing sense of siege. The vicissitudes of modern life are threatening our group’s ethnic identity and ancient ways. The vulture, our main accomplice in death for… Continue reading Lose the vultures, and lose the soul
Bringing up the mediums: Parsi Mobeds
Parents make the heartbreaking decision to send their children to residential schools for various material reasons. It’s seldom for a cause. But last year, parents of 30 Parsi children decided that the cause of serving the community was worthy enough. So they packed them off, some of them only about six years old, to the… Continue reading Bringing up the mediums: Parsi Mobeds
Parliamentarians and media to view ‘Parzania’ soon
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Parliamentarians and members from the media would soon get to view Rahul Dholakia’s controversial film ‘Parzania’ depicting the plight of a Parsi family during the 2002 communal violence in Gujarat. ‘The modalities of screening the film in the Parliament House are being worked out and the date would be finalised… Continue reading Parliamentarians and media to view ‘Parzania’ soon
Tehmulji Parsi Lying-In Hospital May be Demolished
Parsi maternity home on the block Tucked away in a quiet lane off D N Road is one of the city’s oldest infirmaries–the charmingly named Dr Tehmulji’s Parsi Lying-in hospital. Built more than a century ago in 1895, the heritage building near New Excelsior cinema is up for sale. For generations, Parsi women have delivered… Continue reading Tehmulji Parsi Lying-In Hospital May be Demolished
