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Parsis are choosing between extinction and purity. It’s not always a pretty choice

The Centre has revamped Jiyo Parsi scheme to arrest the declining population of Indian Parsis. For every 150 Parsis born in a year, there are 600 deaths. SHUBHANGI MISRA Senior citizens playing cards at Cusrow Baug | Shubhangi Misra | ThePrint Text Size: A- A+ Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi: There was something unsettling about Navsari.… Continue reading Parsis are choosing between extinction and purity. It’s not always a pretty choice

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Observing Pateti: A Day Of Reflection And Repentance In Parsi Community

Pateti signifies the final day of the Parsi Calendar year before Navroz, the Parsi New Year. “Pateti” originates from the Iranian term “Patet,” signifying repentance. Ashutosh M Shukla Patet Pashemani | Similar to many Parsis, when Hanoz Mistry visits the Fire Temple today, his prayers go beyond the routine, incorporating personal supplications. Alongside his customary… Continue reading Observing Pateti: A Day Of Reflection And Repentance In Parsi Community

Rati and Riah Forbes: Creating deep-rooted impact for vulnerable communities

Forbes Marshall’s Rati and Riah Forbes are working to improve the lives of underserved communities, and learning how to be more strategic with their personal giving By Benu Joshi Routh | Forbes Magazine Left-Rati Forbes, director, Forbes Marshall; head, Forbes Foundation with Riah Forbes, digital initatives, Forbes Marshall. Image: Neha Mithbawker for Forbes India Rati… Continue reading Rati and Riah Forbes: Creating deep-rooted impact for vulnerable communities

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At 86, Zubin Mehta reflects on his career, Mahler and the ‘Mehta Sound’

Zubin Mehta walks onstage more slowly than he did in his youthful, dashing days and is helped by a cane. He conducts sitting down. Sunday afternoon at Walt Disney Concert Hall, his arm movements lacked ostentation and could barely be seen from behind. What hasn’t changed is the Mehta Sound, something so bold and individual… Continue reading At 86, Zubin Mehta reflects on his career, Mahler and the ‘Mehta Sound’

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Renowned Industrialist and Philanthropist Darius Forbes Passes Away at 97

At Parsi Khabar we are saddened to hear about the passing away of Darius Forbes. Our condolences to the entire family and his friends and loved ones. Here is an 2011 article on Darius Forbes that talks about his work, life and legacy. Darius Forbes, the visionary founder of Forbes Marshall Group, breathed his last… Continue reading Renowned Industrialist and Philanthropist Darius Forbes Passes Away at 97

Management Marvels: World’s First Business Management Comic

We are happy to share a new venture started by our dear friend and amazing architect and design industry professional Kaiyan K. Mistree LET’S REVOLUTIONIZE MANAGEMENT, ONE COMIC AT A TIME. Management Marvels is the World’s First Business Management Comic that blends engaging narratives with vital lessons, fueled by a passion to make management concepts… Continue reading Management Marvels: World’s First Business Management Comic

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Zubin Mehta: ‘Don’t underestimate the power of music’

For Zubin Mehta, time is sacred. Few callings are as severely an imposition on time as is his pursuit: classical music. In the Western tradition, transcribed on paper in extraordinary detail, in fractions of a second, lie the thoughts and feelings of some of the greatest geniuses: Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, Mahler… Conductors are the conduits… Continue reading Zubin Mehta: ‘Don’t underestimate the power of music’

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