Khaki Lab writes in.. At our First Farrokh Jijina Memorial Talk #ChroniclingACommunity, journalist and editor Jehangir R Patel told the story of @parsiana magazine from its origins and objectives to the difficult decision of ceasing publication. He also spoke about Farrokh Jijina’s contribution to the magazine, and his love for the community and its history.
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Consul General of India in Los Angeles felicitates Ervad Zarrir Bhandara during Jamshedi Navroz Celebrations
The Consul General of India in Los Angeles, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, felicitated Ervad Zarrir Bhandara during Jamshedi Navroze celebrations at the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC), recognizing his three decades of humanitarian service and milestone in blood donation. Bhandara completed his 600th platelet and plasma donation to the American Red Cross on February 24,… Continue reading Consul General of India in Los Angeles felicitates Ervad Zarrir Bhandara during Jamshedi Navroz Celebrations
Supreme Court to examine plea against Parsi women losing religious identity after interfaith marriage
The Supreme Court on Monday decided to consider a plea, raising the question of whether a Parsi woman can be deprived of her religious identity after entering into an interfaith marriage. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi agreed to examine the significant constitutional challenge… Continue reading Supreme Court to examine plea against Parsi women losing religious identity after interfaith marriage
Zerbanoo Gifford Named Founding Fellow at GWU, Continues Global Leadership Through Dialogue and Action
Zerbanoo Gifford—renowned author, human rights advocate, and founder of the ASHA Centre in the United Kingdom—has been named a Founding Fellow of the One Humanity Lab at the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. This distinguished recognition honors Zerbanoo’s decades-long commitment to humanitarian work, ethical leadership, and global… Continue reading Zerbanoo Gifford Named Founding Fellow at GWU, Continues Global Leadership Through Dialogue and Action
Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor Wishes the Community On Jamshedi Navroze 2026
Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, High Priest of the Pak Iranshah Atashbehram in Udvada sends out his greetings on Jamshedi Navroz 2026 Dasturji Khurshed writes… Nowruz Mubarak On this most sacred occasion of Nowruz, as the radiant light of creation renews itself at the equinox and the sun enters the first zodiac sign, we bow our… Continue reading Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor Wishes the Community On Jamshedi Navroze 2026
Parsis Push To Revive Uran Agiary After Atal Setu Boosts Access
Following the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link opening, Parsis in Mumbai are campaigning to reopen the Umrigar Agiary in Uran, Raigad, closed for nearly three years after its caretaker’s death. Trustees reportedly agreed to reopen it, with community members seeking a priest and funding to restore rituals and maintain the sacred fire. Following the opening of… Continue reading Parsis Push To Revive Uran Agiary After Atal Setu Boosts Access
Senior Solicitor Berjis Desai Appointed Member Of National Commission For Minorities
Mumbai-based senior solicitor Berjis Desai has been appointed as a member of the National Commission for Minorities. With over 46 years of legal experience, Desai said his priority will be addressing pending complaints and exploring a new report on the social and economic status of minority communities. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press Journal… Continue reading Senior Solicitor Berjis Desai Appointed Member Of National Commission For Minorities
