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For anyone with an interest in Parsi history and the story of the press in India, a documentary on Mumbai Samachar...

Military veterans joined members of the public on Wednesday morning at the century-old cenotaph at Khareghat Colony on...

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 transition, Lt Gen...

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, uncovering...

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 CircleBorn...

Heard of Zoroastrianism? The ancient religion still has fervent followersNational Geographic Magazine | May 2024Article by Kristin RomeyOnce 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 PrayersSpeakersErvad Jal Panthaky ...

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 NavrozJaismita Alexander | Telegraph IndiaNoomi 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...

The PARZOR Foundation ceased its involvement in the Jiyo Parsi scheme due to the government’s decision to implement direct beneficiary transfersArticle by Linah Baliga | Hindustan TimesMumbai: The...

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...

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 PrayersSpeakersErvad Parvez Karanjia ...

An institution in himself: Lawyers, judges turn out in large numbers to bid farewell to Fali NarimanNariman was laid to rest at around 11:24 AM, near his friend, colleague and another stalwart from...

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...

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...

Hormusji N Cama, the Managing Director of the Mumbai Samachar was awarded the Padma Bhushan Award on the eve of the Republic Day 2024Hormusji N Cama, Director, Mumbai Samachar has served as the...

Dr. Yazdi Maneksha Italia, renowned microbiologist who pioneered the development of India's inaugural Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program has been awarded the Padma Shri Award on the eve of Republic...

Maneck Kotwal ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home - New Hartford on Jan. 15, 2024.Dr. Maneck J. Kotwal passed away peacefully on Sunday, January...

Minoo Golvala, an opera singer who was called ‘Mario Lanza of Bombay’, passed away in London on Friday. He was 88.Born into a Parsi household in 1936 in Mumbai, Golvala, who studied at St Xavier’s...

Historic Moment: Parsi Priest originally from Mumbai Takes Center Stage at Orange City CA USA Epiphany Gatheringhttps://cityoforange.granicus.com/player/clip/781(Orange, CA – January 11, 2024): In a...

Worli Crematorium's Prayer Hall, Facilitating Post-Death Rites For Parsi-Zoroastrians, Celebrates 8 Years Of ServiceBodies that were interred in the Dakhmas, or Tower of Silence, in a system called...

Indian-born Parsi Awarded High Honour By CanadaOttawa, December 28, 2023: The Governor-General of Canada Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon announced the appointment of Indian-born...

V. Victoria Shroff is humbled and grateful to be appointed K.C., King's Counsel, for her contributions to the legal profession.  Being recognized with the KC designation is a tremendous honour...

Business in Vancouver has named Persis Ahrestani, Chief Financial Officer at Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, as one of the "40 under 40" business leaders for 2024. This prestigious award...

The December 2023 Ba Humata Lecture series shall be on the topic “CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR FUTURE GENERATION With reference to Yasna 28.2 & Yasna 29”Speakers:...

SANJAN: On Wednesday, a few hundred Parsis descended in Sanjan, a tiny town in south Gujarat, about 150-kms from Mumbai, to commemorate the arrival of their ancestors here about 1,300 years...

The presence of Parsis is etched in local places like Parsigutta and the Chenoy Trade Centre, which bear witness to their historical prominence in the city.Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy...