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Veteran television and film actor Dinyar Tirandaz, fondly remembered for his comic timing, warmth, and memorable...

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...

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...

Bapsi Sidhwa, a globally celebrated author and a prominent voice in cultural and partition literature, passed away on Wednesday in Houston, Texas, at the age of 86. Her death is a loss not just for...

In article article authored by Kristina Killgrove and published on LIVE SCIENCE Geographical barriers and cultural differences can prevent people from mingling with their neighbors, leading to...

Satara (Maharashtra): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, travelled to Maharashtra to attend the funeral of Raiyan B. Banaji, son of leading Mumbai ophthalmologist Dr Burjor P. Banaji,...

The head of Iran’s Zoroastrian community, Dr. Mehraban Puladi, is on a religious and cultural tour in India. On Monday, he visited the three-century-old Bhikha Behram well at Churchgate, an...

In the third episode of Season 2, Zoroverse features Ervad Sheherazad Pavri, a prominent, celebrated priest in the global Zoroastrian community. The location of the podcast is a beautiful beach in...

Our dearest friend Sheroo Kanga a long time resident of New Jersey and a lifelong active member of the Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) has led a team in the Annual St. Judes...

When Lord Swaminarayan visited Surat in 1881, he presented his turban and Shriphal to Parsi Kotwal Ardesar. The turban has remained with the Parsi family for 199 years The turban is displayed...

Ratan Tata, Noel Tata related to Tata Group founder Jamshedji Tata? New book claims their father was… Navajbai Tata, the wife of Sir Ratan Tata — Jamshedji’s second son– had...

The Tatas gifted Mumbai this sprawling cultural space with five theatres, an art gallery and a library. On October 10, when the hearse carrying iconic industrialist Ratan Tata’s mortal remains drove...

The Brilliant, the Extraordinary, The One and Only “Aapro” Boman Irani’s visit to the Chicago Dar-E-Mehr with family and friends Khursheed Icchaporia, an active member of the Zoroastrian Association...

Ratan Tata, former chairman of the Tata Group, was widely recognised for transforming the group into a global business powerhouse. Article in the Eastern Eye Lord Karan Bilimoria, patron of the...

With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Ratan Naval Tata, a visionary leader, a compassionate human being, and a beloved son of the Parsi community, on October 9, 2024 in Mumbai India....

Nilufer K. Shroff will conclude her service as vice president and chief audit and compliance officer. Nilufer (Nilu) K. Shroff, who has led the Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) since 2007 as the...

Paulina Niechciał has authored a paper titled  ” Zoroastrian Minorities “. This was published in the Religious Minorities Online, edited by Erica Baffelli, Alexander van der Haven...

Dr Keki Hormusji Gharda, a legend in chemical engineering who revolutionized the industry with his groundbreaking innovations, forever changing the landscape of Indian chemical manufacturing, left...

It is said that sometimes creative writers turn out to be good intelligence officers, as both need curiosity, observation, imagination and constant questioning to find answers. That was true of...

The Delhi Parsi Anjuman is seeking to employ a full time main Priest who will administer and manage our Dar-e-Meher. The Priest would be required to perform all religious ceremonies including daily...

The Delhi Parsi Anjuman is deeply saddened to inform you that Keki N. Daruwalla,  distinguished member of our Delhi Parsi Anjuman passed away on 26th September 2024. A police officer by...

Our dear friend and young Zarathushti entrepreneur and co-founder of Let’s Level Up speaks about his journey on the Immigrant Founders Podcast. Check out the short clip on Linkedin and listed to the...

We are happy to inform that the Annual Trip Report of the 7th Return To Roots Trip to India in December 2023 is out. The report will give you a detailed flavor of the trip and insights from the RTR...

Zubin Karkaria the founder and CEO of VFS Global is featured as one of the 100 most inspiring leaders in the Arabian Business Top 100 list. Welcome to the Arabian Business Inspiring Leaders List,...

Maestro Mehta too said that he was grateful to the Bhabha family for generously contributing their family heirlooms for the cause of art. The NCPA is the perfect institution to trust to put these...

Among the most iconic institutions gifted to Bombay, the Time & Talents Club stays robust and relevant. Its firm humanitarian resolve engages with philanthropy and entertainment in wonderfully...

The Parsi Zoroastrian community is a small minority in the Indian subcontinent, descended from Iranian Zoroastrians who migrated to the west coast of India around the 10th century. There they...

Our dear friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford participated in a recent Thanksgiving event at the Westeminster Abbey in London, UK. Below is a write up by Athravan Sett a young Zarathushti from the UK...

Our dear friend and young Zarathushti leader Parshan Khosravi has been appointed as the Deputy Treasurer of the Young Democrats of America. Parshan is the past Co-Chair of ZYNA, Zoroastrian Youth of...

The Asian Women Awards (AWA) in the UK have long been a beacon of recognition for Asian women who have made significant strides in their careers, personal causes, and communities. Celebrating its...

Youth from the ancient faith campaigned to fund an interfaith center in England to promote the goals of inclusivity and interorganizational communication. World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum youth...

Filmmaker Kaevan Umrigar has a humorous take on Parsi surnames Kaevan Umrigar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kaevan Umrigar is a Mumbai-based writer and documentary filmmaker. He is also a...

Lt Gen Minwalla’s leadership comes at a crucial time as the corps continues to fortify India’s defense capabilities on its eastern frontiers. In a significant military leadership...

The ASHA Centre is a magical place in the Forest of Dean in the United Kingdom. Founded by our dearest friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford it is an oasis of calm and beauty espoused on Zoroastrian...

Our dear friend and Head of ESG at VFS Global Shireen Mistree speaks about “Navigating the Evolution of ESG in Service Industries.” The session focused on the current ESG landscape,...

The Parsi community wants the MP from Lucknow to allocate funds for maintenance of Hormazd Bagh (a building in the cemetery) which is in a debilitated state. The community also demands them to...

Avabai Wadia’s remarkable journey from a pioneering legal luminary to a trailblazer in family planning stands as a testament to her unwavering commitment to social progress. Article on Her...

Heard of Zoroastrianism? The ancient religion still has fervent followers National Geographic Magazine | May 2024 Article by Kristin Romey Once the faith of millions, a small but devoted number of...

The UK-Portugal Business Awards, hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade in Portugal, brought together two leading figures from Parsi heritage, Lisa Bandari and Dr Ricardo Tavares. This...

The April 2024 Ba Humata Lecture shall be held on the theme “LOVE IS THE HIGHEST VIBRATION OF OUR DEEPEST REALIZATION”…Yasna 53.5 & Zarathushti Prayers Speakers Ervad Jal Panthaky  (Canada)...

Congrats to Nikita B. Surty as she wins the 2024 Women In Energy award for her dedication to transforming renewable energy in East Africa. Her journey showcases resilience and vision, aiming to...

Own the Past brought the Parsi community of Kolkata together to celebrate their legacy, culture and food ahead of Navroz Jaismita Alexander | Telegraph India Noomi Mehta and Cyrus Madan, prominent...

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...

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...