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Over the last few days the United States grapples with the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd by a policeman. The racial profiling, violence and brutality are rightly condemned by one and all. FEZANA put out a statement today that echoes the sentiments of Zarathushtis of North America. Indian American Navroze Mody (center) was… Continue reading Remembering Navroze Mody: A Zarathushti Victim of Hate Crime in the United States

The man with a  missionary zeal who helped over 15,000 people smile, by doing cleft surgery has passed away, said a hospital official. Thiruvananthapuram: The man with a missionary zeal who helped over 15,000 people smile, by doing cleft surgery has passed away, said a hospital official. Ninety-year-old Hirji S. Adenwalla, a Parsi, was the… Continue reading Hirji S. Adenwalla: Man who made more than 15K people smile is no more

He was admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad last week after he complained of breathing difficulty. Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla succumbed to lung infection on Friday in a hospital at Ahmedabad. He was 89. Published in the Economic Times Last week, the famous astrologer was put on ventilator at a private hospital in Ahmedabad… Continue reading Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 89

This is a first of a three part series by The IranShah Initiative The first part is titled “Education With Vision 2020” The IranShah Initiative provides a Precious Avenue to build a Priceless Life through the medium of Education With Vision 2020. If understood with right knowledge and practised with innate wisdom, the precepts and practices of… Continue reading Have an Iranshah Query ? Ask NOSHIR

Parsis first migrated to the UAE long before its unification in 1971. While Dubai is where the majority settled, it’s capital, Abu Dhabi hosted a smaller but equally thriving community now rising to about 30 plus families. Each weekend, our close-knit group would meet for pot-lucks on Thursday’s and bowling on Fridays, the only requirements… Continue reading Unity in Adversity: The Abu Dhabi Bawa Gang

A Report on Interfaith Iftar Celebrations over Zoom Peace and Unity event organized by the American Muslims Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council over the Zoom on Sunday, April 26, 2020. The speakers for this unique interfaith event were: Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Katie Porter, FBI Assistant Director Paul D Delacourt, Sheriff Don Barnes, Pakistani Hollywood actor… Continue reading Ervad Zarrir Bhandara Represents the Zoroastrian Faith at Interfaith Iftar Celebrations over Zoom

We are thrilled to learn that our dear friend Armene Modi has been awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal Albert Schweitzer Medal awarded to Armene Modi for her academic excellence and extensive service in education and literacy. The presentation was made today at the World Literacy Summit 2020. “In the firm belief that issues of poverty… Continue reading Armene Modi Awarded the Albert Schweitzer Medal