Dara Irani, a noted lawyer from Pune cantonment and former president of Poona Parsi Panchayat, passed away due to multi-organ failure on Sunday. He was 67. Irani is survived by his wife, two daughters and two grandsons. Article in Times of India He was suffering from cancer of the bile duct and non-alcoholic cirrhosis. Irani’s… Continue reading Lawyer Dara Irani passes away at 67
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Ba Humata Lecture Series September 2023
The Ba Humata Lecture Series continues on Sunday, September 3, 2023 with the theme “In Life, Focus On The Blessing Not On What One Is Missing” Ref: Yasna 47.6, 48.3 and Related Verses of the Gathas and Zarathushti Prayers. Speakers: Ervad Cawas Desai (USA) Ervad Arzan Zarolia (UK, India) Huafrid Billimoria (India) Dr. Mickey Mehta… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series September 2023
Explore the 113-year-old Parsi Fire Temple in Royapuram
Not many have the privilege of stepping into the Parsi fire temple. This Madras Day, we meet members of Chennai’s Parsi community at the recently renovated Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar-e-meher, and the graceful red brick Parsi Anjuman Baug Dharamshala Article by Shonali Muthalaly | The Hindu A prayer meeting inside the Parsi fire temple. |… Continue reading Explore the 113-year-old Parsi Fire Temple in Royapuram
Times of India Removed Quote on Wanting Peace for Indian Muslims From Interview: Zubin Mehta
“One has to get over this madness of religious persecution. Hopefully things will change,” Mehta said. Renowned music conductor Zubin Mehta has alleged that The Times of India removed just one line from an interview he recently gave to the newspaper – in which he said that he wishes Muslims in India are able to… Continue reading Times of India Removed Quote on Wanting Peace for Indian Muslims From Interview: Zubin Mehta
Parsis are choosing between extinction and purity. It’s not always a pretty choice
The Centre has revamped Jiyo Parsi scheme to arrest the declining population of Indian Parsis. For every 150 Parsis born in a year, there are 600 deaths. SHUBHANGI MISRA Senior citizens playing cards at Cusrow Baug | Shubhangi Misra | ThePrint Text Size: A- A+ Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi: There was something unsettling about Navsari.… Continue reading Parsis are choosing between extinction and purity. It’s not always a pretty choice
WZCC Global Conclave in London A Fantastic Success
At the end of July 2023, the second of two mega-events in the Zarathushti calendar for 2023 happened. On the coattails of the 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, the WZCC UK Chapter welcomed over 105 Zarathushtis from all over the world for the 2023 WZCC Global Conclave. Having been postponed multiple times due to the… Continue reading WZCC Global Conclave in London A Fantastic Success
Season II Of Mazda Multimedia Returns: We Hear You
Our dear friend Sarosh K. Daruwalla and his team at Mazda Multimedia bring us Season 2 of their extremely popular series of interviews and stories. What lies ahead in Season 2 ? Get a sneak peak from the trailer below Sarosh writes… We are happy to inform you about our Mazda Multimedia Season II Mazda… Continue reading Season II Of Mazda Multimedia Returns: We Hear You
