Cooper Union, the highly selective Manhattan college known for its free tuition, plans to announce on Monday that it has chosen the provost and senior vice president of Tufts University to be its next president. In tapping the provost, Jamshed Bharucha, Cooper Union has selected a scholar whose expertise in the arts and sciences fits… Continue reading Jamshed Bharucha Named President of Cooper Union in New York
Category: New York
Udvada Vada Dasturji Performs Jashan at ZAGNY Darbe Mehr in New York
The Vada Dasturji of Udvada is currently visiting USA and stopped by the ZAGNY Darbe Mehr in Pomona, NY to perform a jashan ceremony and talk to the ZAGNY congregation. ZAGNY welcomed Dasturji Khurshed Dastur, the Vada Dasturji of the Iranshah Atash Behram, Udvada; on Saturday May 15th, 2010 at the Darbe Mehr. He was… Continue reading Udvada Vada Dasturji Performs Jashan at ZAGNY Darbe Mehr in New York
NYC Persian Day Parade 2009: New York City
Here are some great images from the recent Persian Day Parade held in New York City. These pics are from flickr user Sepideh! photo stream
NYC Screening of “Crisis in Faith”
This update was sent out by ZAGNY: The Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York Please join us for a screening of Tenaz Dubash’s documentary film, “Crisis in Faith: Zoroastrians Today” followed by a brief question and answer session. Sunday, April 27th, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Anthology Film Archives 32, 2nd Avenue (at the intersection… Continue reading NYC Screening of “Crisis in Faith”
Persian Day Parade In NYC
The Persian Day Parade was held in NYC to celebrate Navroze. The parade was organised by the Iranian-American association. Continue here for more pictures and a detailed report.
Faithful few embrace Zoroastrian ideals
CHICAGO — When a group of young Zoroastrian people gathered around a bonfire in a Chicago suburb to pray for their religion’s survival, they sang a modern hymn of their adopted homeland with a sentiment at the heart of their ancient faith. “Stand beside her, and guide her, through the night with a light from… Continue reading Faithful few embrace Zoroastrian ideals
ZAGNY Essay Competition For Children
As per brief on ZAGNY’s website. 2007 Gool Kothawala Essay Competition Topics: 1. “No, in fact, I’m Zoroastrian†(An unusual personal story about telling a new friend that you are a Zoroastrian.) 2. What I learned from my grandparent
