A commemorated path from Karachi to prime-time recognition, Havovi Cooper—daughter of Dosi and Zubin Cooper—is capturing global headlines. The former Karachiite and a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University with a Master’s from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, has become a celebrated figure in international journalism. A Meteoric Rise in Journalism Havovi’s journey began… Continue reading Havovi Cooper: From Karachi Roots to Emmy Winner
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Bombay Parsi Punchayet Denies Rumours Of Development At Doongarwadi
In a statement in response to rumours and allegations that construction and earth-moving equipment was seen at the cemetery, the seven trustees of Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), the apex body of the community, which also administers the cemetery, said that the ‘malicious’ rumours on social media were false. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Punchayet Denies Rumours Of Development At Doongarwadi
The day Parsis shut Bombay down over stray dogs
It’s hard to imagine that Bombay (now Mumbai) once came to a screeching halt over stray dogs. Almost 200 years ago, this city shut shop, marched in the streets, and very nearly brought the East India Company to its knees. All because the administration tried to mess with the city’s stray dogs. Article by Rishad… Continue reading The day Parsis shut Bombay down over stray dogs
Cyber crooks impersonate Parsi bizman to scam community on fake 80th birthday
A Parsi businessman fell victim to a birthday scam, with cybercriminals impersonating him to solicit fake donations, prompting a police investigation. Article by Vinay Dalvi A reputed Parsi businessman has become the unlikely face of a birthday scam, after cybercriminals impersonated him to dupe fellow members of the Parsi community into donating money to a… Continue reading Cyber crooks impersonate Parsi bizman to scam community on fake 80th birthday
Bombay Parsi Punchayet Launches Mental Health Fund For Parsis Facing Psychiatric Illnesses, Addressing Stigma
Mumbai: The Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) has launched a mental health corpus aimed at providing financial and therapeutic support for Parsi Zoroastrians facing psychiatric illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. This initiative signifies a change in the community’s welfare approach, acknowledging issues often kept hidden due to shame or stigma, as highlighted by trustee… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Punchayet Launches Mental Health Fund For Parsis Facing Psychiatric Illnesses, Addressing Stigma
Peshawar’s Historic Parsi Graveyard Becomes Parking Lot
UPDATE: Since we published the post below, our friend Sunnu Golwala has reached out with the following update. We thank everyone who took the effort to resolve this issue. “…On July 31, 2025, the NCHR KP team visited the Parsi Cemetery in Saddar, Peshawar, following media reports that Cantonment Authorities had allowed parking within the… Continue reading Peshawar’s Historic Parsi Graveyard Becomes Parking Lot
Shahnaz Pestonji: ‘Grandma’s in the light’: Family mourns woman fatally stabbed in North York parking lot
Shahnaz Pestonji was a nurse, a mom, a grandmother and a wife. Her two daughters and her husband are now left with the grief of a tragic death after she was fatally stabbed in a North York plaza parking lot Thursday. Article by Gabriela Silva Ponte & Naama Weingarten | CBC News Shahnaz Pestonji had… Continue reading Shahnaz Pestonji: ‘Grandma’s in the light’: Family mourns woman fatally stabbed in North York parking lot
Cowasji Patel Mango Variety Makes A Comeback
Satara Farmer Brings Back Rare Mango Once Grown Across Mumbai & Gifted to British Royalty Article by Hiren Kumar Bose | The Better India On a quiet June morning in Vechale village in Maharashtra, as the wind rustles through rows of mango trees, one branch stands out — curved gently under the weight of a… Continue reading Cowasji Patel Mango Variety Makes A Comeback
Poona Parsee Panchayat seeks minority status for Parsi students in admission forms – Hindustan Times
The Poona Parsee Panchayat on July 22 made a formal appeal to educational authorities, requesting the explicit inclusion of the Zoroastrian-Parsi community under the minority category in admission forms and policies across institutions. Pune: The Poona Parsee Panchayat on July 22 made a formal appeal to educational authorities, requesting the explicit inclusion of the Zoroastrian-Parsi… Continue reading Poona Parsee Panchayat seeks minority status for Parsi students in admission forms – Hindustan Times
