Aspi Ustad writes about the passing of Nariman Mehta Our Community Lost a Gem A true social worker to the core. A man of his word. A person you could rely on. A true Karma Yogi. Selfless devotion for 70 years helping people. An innovator of ideas for social schemes. That was Nariman Mehta (lovingly… Continue reading Remembering Nariman Mehta of Nowroze Baug Mumbai
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Government, Community Leaders, and Scholars Gather in Mumbai to Discuss the Future of Parsis in India
Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways A significant national conversation on the future of the Parsi community unfolded in Mumbai on May 9, 2026, as the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) organized a major seminar titled “Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways” at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre. The gathering… Continue reading Government, Community Leaders, and Scholars Gather in Mumbai to Discuss the Future of Parsis in India
Piruz Khambatta Launches Ashoi and Announces New Entrepreneurial Fund for the Next Generation
At a distinguished gathering held at the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace on May 9, industrialist, philanthropist, and Rasna Group Chairman Piruz Areez Khambatta formally launched his new book, Ashoi: The Zoroastrian Art of Success and Immortality, while also unveiling a major entrepreneurial initiative aimed at mentoring and investing in future business leaders. The event… Continue reading Piruz Khambatta Launches Ashoi and Announces New Entrepreneurial Fund for the Next Generation
Excommunication of Parsi women who marry non-Parsis appears discriminatory: Supreme Court in Sabarimala case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the practice of excommunicating Parsi Zoroastrian women for entering interfaith marriages is discriminatory [Kantaru Rejeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association]. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant along with Justices BV Nagarathna, MM Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, Augustine George Masih, Prasanna B Varale,… Continue reading Excommunication of Parsi women who marry non-Parsis appears discriminatory: Supreme Court in Sabarimala case
The gendered cost of exogamy for India’s Parsi women
Exclusion of intermarried women or their children contradicts the core tenets of Zoroastrianism and the Indian Constitution Article by Jean D’Cunha | UCA News A file picture showing Parsi women during a festival celebration in India. As per tradition, a Parsi woman loses her religious identity after marriage outside the community and is consequently barred… Continue reading The gendered cost of exogamy for India’s Parsi women
Noshir Dadrawala: Why has the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 sparked such outrage?
The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 on March 25. The Bill aims to amend the FCRA Act, 2010. The main thrust of the amendment is the introduction of a ‘Designated Authority’, which will have the power to take over the assets of an NGO, if it fails to renew its FCRA-certificate… Continue reading Noshir Dadrawala: Why has the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 sparked such outrage?
Jehangir patel Delivers the First Farrokh Jijina Memorial Talk at KhakiLab
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.
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
