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Even as the Parsis celebrate Navroz on Friday by visiting fire temples, decorating homes, wearing traditional attire and spending time with the family, in Sanjan, South Gujarat, from where it all began several centuries ago, only a few Parsi families reside. Located in Umargam taluka of Valsad district, once upon a time nearly 100 families… Continue reading Of Navroz And Declining Population Of Parsis

Rohinton Nariman: A brilliant mind and a fearless judge On February 14, the Parsi community of Secunderabad and Hyderabad felicitated Delhi-based Retired Justice Nariman at the Parsi Dharamsala By Beyniaz Edulji | News Meter Hyderabad: If it weren’t the judge’s gavel, it would have been a conductor’s baton for Western music lover Rohinton Nariman. But… Continue reading Justice Rohinton Nariman Delivers Talk to Hyderabad and Secunderabad Parsis

ZASHA Retreat 2025 World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025: Embracing Sacred Leadership After the resounding success of the World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum, we invite you to be part of an extraordinary women’s summit. The ZASHA Retreat is creating a sacred space for Zoroastrian women leaders to unite, inspire, and empower one another. Join us… Continue reading World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025 UK

A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav village, Hansot taluka, where smugglers stole cash and silver ornaments worth ₹1.36 lakh. A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav village, Hansot taluka, where smugglers stole cash and silver ornaments worth ₹1.36 lakh. The Hansot police have registered a case and initiated… Continue reading Burglary in 100-Year-Old Palace of Parsi Seth in Hansot

The ancient religion is estimated to have less than 100,000 practicing followers worldwide. By Eric Killelea, Religion ReporterFeb 6, 2025 The Bhandara Atash Kadeh in Houston. Courtesy of Bhandara Atash Kadeh Mahtab Dastur is an 18-year-old student at Rice University in Houston. In one of the most culturally diverse metros in the country, Dastur also… Continue reading Is Zoroastrianism dying? In Houston, Gen Z followers are fighting for its survival.

The spirit of unity and compassion runs through the Parsi Community everywhere: The Parsi Community in Auckland is predominantly resident in East Auckland (Supplied Photo of Participants at ‘Jamva Chalo Ji,’ held in Pakuranga on July 17, 2024) Article by Venkat Raman | Indian News Link NZ The need to foster cultural and traditional values… Continue reading Auckland Zoroastrians Chase Ambition For A Community Centre

Meet Parsi family which dominates Pakistan’s highly-regulated liquor business, owns Asia’s oldest distillers, its name is…, net worth is…. Under Isphanyar Bhandara, Murree Brewery has thrived despite strict regulations for alcohol production and consumption prevalent in Pakistan. Bhandara says his company focusses on quality and uses only the best raw materials to make alcohol. By… Continue reading Bhandara Family: Meet Parsi family which dominates Pakistan’s highly-regulated liquor business

Pakistani author whose novels offered an insight into the Parsi community and highlighted the challenges of reconciling different cultures Shah Meer Baloch Fri 10 Jan 2025 09.56 EST The author Bapsi Sidhwa, who has died aged 86, was one of the first English-language authors from Pakistan to receive international acclaim. With her five novels, she… Continue reading Bapsi Sidhwa obituary

The new role builds on years of Amaria’s work across the newsroom, producing eye-catching, high-impact journalism Washington Post (Courtesy of Kainaz Amaria) By WashPostPR An announcement from Investigations Editor Peter Wallsten, Deputy Investigations Editor Dave Fallis, Deputy Investigations Editor Eric Rich and Narrative Accountability Editor Kelley Benham French: We are thrilled to announce that Kainaz… Continue reading Kainaz Amaria named Visual Enterprise Editor for Investigative