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The inaugural newsletter of the Global Council of Zoroastrians Trust (GCZT) was launched recently. The Mission of GCZT is to offer a platform to the Zoroastrian Community to come together and work together for the wellbeing and prosperity of the Parsi, Irani and Iranian Zoroastrian community worldwide. The 24 page newsletter covers various news events… Continue reading Global Council of Zoroastrians Trust: Inaugural Newsletter

Binaifer Nowrojee is incoming president of the Open Society Foundations, the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. With over three decades of experience, Nowrojee navigates politically sensitive operating environments to drive meaningful change. Her strategic leadership spans national, regional, and international levels, encompassing policy research, campaigning,… Continue reading Binaifer Nowrojee To Head Open Society Foundations Of George Soros

The PARZOR Foundation ceased its involvement in the Jiyo Parsi scheme due to the government’s decision to implement direct beneficiary transfers Article by Linah Baliga | Hindustan Times Mumbai: The central government has last week introduced a fresh strategy to execute the Jiyo Parsi scheme, which is aimed at curbing the decline in the Parsi… Continue reading Govt takes direct approach for Jiyo Parsi as Parzor Foundation withdraws from scheme

In the spirit of Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat, the Ministry of Minority Affairs hosts event to honour the legacy of Zoroastrians in the Country by adopting a comprehensive approach to successfully interact with the Parsi community representatives Smt. Smriti Z. Irani, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and WCD highlights  importance of revival of languishing languages… Continue reading Improved guidelines of JiyoParsi Scheme And Centre for Avesta-Pahlavi Studies’ at University of Mumbai

The March 2024 Ba Humata lecture is on the theme “THE QUALITY OF LIBERALITY IS THE TOTALITY OF IMMORTALITY” Yasna 46.5, Yatha Ahu Vairyo & Zararthushti Prayers Speakers Ervad Parvez Karanjia  (India) Ervad Kyan Arzan Lali  (United States) Meherwan Patel  (Pakistan & Singapore) Jerou Panthaki RamMohan  (United Kingdom) Moderated by Karishma Koka On Sunday, March… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: March 2024

An institution in himself: Lawyers, judges turn out in large numbers to bid farewell to Fali Nariman Nariman was laid to rest at around 11:24 AM, near his friend, colleague and another stalwart from the legal fraternity, Soli Sorabjee. Fali S Nariman’s last rites being performed at the Parsi Cemetery in Central Delhi Bar and… Continue reading Lawyers, judges turn out in large numbers to bid farewell to Fali Nariman

Eminent jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman passed away. He was aged 95 years. The veteran jurist was awarded the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2007. A distinguished constitutional lawyer, Fali S Nariman has argued several landmark cases, including the famous NJAC verdict. He also appeared in the important… Continue reading Eminent jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman Passes Away

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Thursday that it has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 43.30 lakh on Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd for violating the rules. The penalty was imposed on the bank on February 6, the central bank said in a press statement issued on Thursday. Article Published on ANI It… Continue reading Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Fined Rs 43.30 Lakh by Reserve Bank Of India