In the 1920s, long before the dawn of fake news, one Chinese man was told that Rabindranath Tagore had composed the Gujarati national anthem of the Parsi community that went: “We are old Zoroastrians”. The culprit was Adi Hakim, one of the “Super Six” khaki-clad Parsi cyclists who had endured brass band music as they… Continue reading Grand Tour: A century ago, these Parsis circumpedalled the world
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Parsis, a tiny Indian minority, challenge ban on traditional sky burial rite amid Covid-19 pandemic
They have, for centuries, left their dead to be devoured by scavenging birds and decay naturally atop circular raised structures known as dakhma or Tower of Silence. But the pandemic has put a stop to this funeral rite for many Parsis, who now have to cremate Covid-19 victims. Article by Debarshi Dasgupta | The Straits… Continue reading Parsis, a tiny Indian minority, challenge ban on traditional sky burial rite amid Covid-19 pandemic
Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2021 In Memory of Ervad Soli P. Dastur
The June monthly Ba Humata Lecture will be honoring Ervad Dr. Soli P. Dastur Our Honorable Friend Dr. Ervad Soli P. Dastur passed away a few days ago. He served as the Guiding Light For Bahumata Prayer, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Program. Ervad Dr. Soli P. Dastur was scheduled to be the Special Guest Speaker on… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2021 In Memory of Ervad Soli P. Dastur
Ervad Soli P. Dastur: In Memorarium
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Soli Uncle. This is a huge loss for the community in North America and all over the world. Soli Uncle was a huge supporter of Parsi Khabar right since inception nearly two decades ago. He would regularly correspond with us either thanking us for… Continue reading Ervad Soli P. Dastur: In Memorarium
Dr. Behramshah Mazda: The Flying Doctor of Dahanu, An Obituary
Mark Manuel’s tribute to Dr. MAZDA … The Irani doctor of Dahanu has gone, flying away… I bring sad news. Dr. Behramshah Mazda, MBBS, of Dahanu is no more. The message came on Whatsapp: “Your Flying Doc just passed away this morning. Lost his battle against Covid.” This is a season of disease and death.… Continue reading Dr. Behramshah Mazda: The Flying Doctor of Dahanu, An Obituary
Four Zoroastrian Scouts Awarded the Good Life Zoroastrian Emblem
On May 16th, 2021, the Southern Californian Zoroastrian Community gathered for the first time in many months at the ZAC Community Hall after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The community was also fortunate to be able to celebrate the achievement of four young Zoroastrian Scouts who were awarded the Good Life Zoroastrian Emblem by Rooky… Continue reading Four Zoroastrian Scouts Awarded the Good Life Zoroastrian Emblem
Famed deliverer of babies Dr Feridoon Setna passes away
Benazir Bhutto said to have been his patient One of Karachi’s most famous gynaecologists, Dr Faridoon Setna, FRCOG, has passed away, according to information on Saturday. His funeral prayers will be held at 9am on Sunday at 8th Mary Road, Bath Island in Karachi, according to the Setna family. “In light of the prevailing Covid… Continue reading Famed deliverer of babies Dr Feridoon Setna passes away
Aspi Engineer And Winning the Aga Khan Race
Our dear friend Rusi Sorabji writes…. I attach something I wrote about friend, ASPI Engineer*, the 17 years old should go down in the annals of World Aviation better than the likes of Alcock & Brown, Charles Lindbergh, Emelia Earhart, Amy Johnson and to correct the continuous mis-information that is floating around that it was… Continue reading Aspi Engineer And Winning the Aga Khan Race
WAPIZ Oxygen Concentrator Project
– Aim To Provide Each Baug With 1 Oxygen Concentrator – The most heart-wrenching news heard daily, in connection with the ongoing pandemic, is that scores of people are dying due to lack of availability of a hospital bed and OXYGEN, when needed urgently. The government is trying its best to meet this urgent need,… Continue reading WAPIZ Oxygen Concentrator Project
