by Shernaaz Engineer in the Jam-e-Jamshed A strange and sad phenomenon (if one can call it that), is taking over our community. Perhaps, this was something of a foregone conclusion – although it is actually more a forlorn one. Given our propensity toward Westernisation, much like the West we too are turning our backs on… Continue reading A strange and sad phenomenon (if one can…
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Meher Bhargava Dies
NDTV Correspondent Monday, March 27, 2006 (Lucknow): The Lucknow High Court and other courts in the city remained shut on Monday to protest against the murder of Meher Bhargava. Meher, the wife of Congress politician Luv Bhargava, died on Saturday after she was shot in the neck in late February while trying to protect her… Continue reading Meher Bhargava Dies
“Zarathustra” the Sculpture
Post UPDATED since original posting. Read ahead. Today morning I received a forwarded email from Adil Nariman, from Sydney Australia. It brought to my attention, the events that will lead to the unveiling of Australia’s most imposing bronze nude statue. While this would otherwise be very good news, it rankled me when I read about… Continue reading “Zarathustra” the Sculpture
Persian-Iranian Parade 2006 In New York City…
The third annual Persian-Iranian Parade, held along the fifteen blocks of Madison Avenue in New York City on March 19, drew a record cheering crowd of Iranian Americans, curious tourists and mainstream Americans. The colorful parade, with a large number of activities, music bands, dance ensembles, flags and floats, carriages and performers, marchers and dignitaries,… Continue reading Persian-Iranian Parade 2006 In New York City…
Tears, anger and some action
AT 4.56 pm on Sunday, Mehar Bhargava moved into her permanent resting place, Hormuzd Bagh –the Parsi cemetery at Narhi since 1902– alongside her mother Naja Kharas, whose epitaph read: “Tears alone won’t be able to reflect what we feel.” And sure enough, women came in large numbers to bid a final adieu to the… Continue reading Tears, anger and some action
Learn culture the Parsi way
We want to educate the youngsters of the Parsi community about their religion and culture… The Russian Cultural Centre at Peddar Road is currently showing an exhibition on the Zoroastrian religion, their history in Iran and their presence in India. The exposition will be on, today and tomorrow from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm followed… Continue reading Learn culture the Parsi way
Eagle Brigade of Dadar Parsi Colony
…..group comprises 12 to 14 boys, some his age, some older, and they form the Eagle Brigade of Dadar Parsi Colony. Their task is to patrol the Five Gardens area, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity in the lanes and bylanes that are dimly lit and empty.. Read On…
