Jiyo Parsi is a Government of India supported scheme to arrest the decline in population of the Parsi Zoroastrian Community in India. Headed by the phenomenal Shernaz Cama, the program launched a major ad blitzkrieg today. The advertisements will run in the print media in the days and weeks to come. The advertising campaign was… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Launches A Brilliant Print Advertising Campaign
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Twins born to parsi couple, more births due: Jiyo Parsi
The twins have landed. Another eight arrivals are expected by the year-end. A central scheme that encourages Parsis to multiply has sired twins, in a double delight for the community whose numbers have been dwindling over the years. A community veteran confirmed the new additions — a girl and a boy. “Last week, a Parsi… Continue reading Twins born to parsi couple, more births due: Jiyo Parsi
Mahzarin Banaji: Zooming in on blind spots
On a recent Thursday evening at Deutsche Bank AG’s fourth annual Women in Asian Business Conference, over 800 corporate executives, largely bankers, discovered that they barely knew their own minds. Article by Joji Thomas Philip | Live Mint Participating in a series of tests put forward by the speaker—Mahzarin Banaji, the Richard Clarke Cabot professor… Continue reading Mahzarin Banaji: Zooming in on blind spots
Kappawalla Agiary: Appeal for Kathi Funds
Below is an appeal we received from Ervad Jamshed Bhesadia, the Panthaky Saheb of the Kappawalla Agiary in Tardeo, Mumbai; India As we are aware that to enable the Fire of Aatash Padshah to continue burning, offering “KATHIS” is a must and this is to be managed by the Panthaky of the Kapppawalla Agiary… Continue reading Kappawalla Agiary: Appeal for Kathi Funds
From Persia to Akbar’s Court: Google Cultural Institute Exhibit
Dr. Shernaz Cama; good friend of Parsi Khabar; and the powerhouse behind such Parsi institutions as the PARZOR Project, the Jiyo Parsi Scheme and the Zoroastrian Return to Roots Program informs us Here is the link to the first exhibition of Parzor Foundation on Google Cultural Institute titled Parsi Zoroastrians : From Persia to… Continue reading From Persia to Akbar’s Court: Google Cultural Institute Exhibit
Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Mumbai gets first Parsi Twins Under Government Scheme
The govt-funded scheme, Jiyo Parsi, comes as a welcome change as every new birth matters for the rapidly declining community Jyoti Shelar | Mumbai Mirror At a time when the government is promoting birth control measures, the city got its first set of Parsi twins — a boy and a girl — born last week… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Mumbai gets first Parsi Twins Under Government Scheme
Why Delhi’s Parsis don’t want non-Parsi spouses in their cemetery
The community is likely to vote against a proposal to allow the husbands and wives of those who marry outside the faith to be buried in the Parsi graveyard. The Parsis – one of India’s smallest minorities – have been worried about their dwindling numbers for decades. But in Delhi, members are at the verge… Continue reading Why Delhi’s Parsis don’t want non-Parsi spouses in their cemetery
