On Friday morning, Israel struck major nuclear facilities in Iran, in what it said was “pre-emptive military action” aimed at thwarting the nation’s attempts to build nuclear weapons. Article by Heena Khandelwal | Indian Express Although Zoroastrians form the majority, Mumbai’s Irani community also includes a significant number of Shia Muslims from Iran, currently estimated… Continue reading Iran tensions spark concern in Mumbai’s Persian heritage communities
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Finding Courage in Truth: Dr. Niaz Kasravi on Justice, Advocacy, and Action
In a compelling new episode of And Now, Love, host Cynthia Marks is joined by Dr. Niaz Kasravi—nationally recognized expert on criminal justice reform and human rights—for an unflinching conversation about equity, courage, and collective action. From her immigrant roots to founding the Avalan Institute, Dr. Kasravi’s path has been shaped by a deep commitment… Continue reading Finding Courage in Truth: Dr. Niaz Kasravi on Justice, Advocacy, and Action
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa Speaks about the Civil Casualties in Gaza
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, an American trauma surgeon who has volunteered in Gaza, briefed the United Nations on the injuries he has seen in children and pregnant women and what he called the deliberate destruction of a health-care system. ‘Rain of fire and death’: Doctor describes civilian casualties he’s treated in Gaza View video Clip here:… Continue reading Dr. Feroze Sidhwa Speaks about the Civil Casualties in Gaza
Anushe Engineer Wins Young Reporters Writing category at AIPS Sport Media Awards 2025 in Morocco
A Dawn.com journalist has become the first Pakistani to win the top prize in the ‘Young Reporters Writing’ category at the International Sport Press Association’s 2024 AIPS Sport Media Awards, which honour the “world’s finest sports journalists”. According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the award ceremony was held in Rabat, the capital of… Continue reading Anushe Engineer Wins Young Reporters Writing category at AIPS Sport Media Awards 2025 in Morocco
Mumbai’s iconic Taraporevala Aquarium to be reopened
Mumbai: The iconic Taraporevala Aquarium at the picturesque Marine Drive in Mumbai – which has been shut since the Covid-19 pandemic – is being revived and will be transformed into a world-class tourism spot. Located on the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Marg aka Queen’s Necklace or Marine Drive, the Taraporevala Aquarium (also spelled Taraporewala Aquarium)… Continue reading Mumbai’s iconic Taraporevala Aquarium to be reopened
Prayer mixed with club music irks Parsis
A video featuring dancers sashaying to a sacred Zoroastrian prayer mixed with club music has appalled Parsis. Following the community uproar, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), their apex trust, said that it has asked social media platforms to block the video. BPP chairman Viraf Mehta said that they are in the process of filing complaints… Continue reading Prayer mixed with club music irks Parsis
Gujarat Governor’s Controversial Comment Labels Parsis as "Plunderers" — Sparks Outrage, Followed by Apology
On April 8th, 2025, the DHABKAR-SURAT edition of a local Gujarat newspaper reported a deeply troubling statement made by the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, during a convocation speech at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University in Surat. In his address at the 56th graduation ceremony of the university, the Governor controversially remarked that foreign… Continue reading Gujarat Governor’s Controversial Comment Labels Parsis as "Plunderers" — Sparks Outrage, Followed by Apology
