March 26th will henceforth be remembered as a momentous day in the life of the Zarathushti community not only in the Tristate area but for all Zoroastrians worldwide. The new building of the Arbab Rustam Guiv Dar-E-Mehr was inaugurated on this Khordad Saal Day (Fasli Calendar) in Pomona, New York. Home to both the Zoroastrian… Continue reading A New Dar-E-Mehr is Born in New York !!
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Parsi youth from Pakistan join Zoroastrian tour to know their roots
In this year’s trip, for the second time, participants from Pakistan have visited India to find their roots Article by Deven Lad | DNA India ‘Return, Reconnect, Revive’, proving this tagline true since last three years, a group – ‘Zoroastrian Return To Roots’ is successfully helping Zoroastrian youngsters to find their original roots and know… Continue reading Parsi youth from Pakistan join Zoroastrian tour to know their roots
Geared For Great: 10,000 Kms Non Stop in an Automobile
Adil jal Darukhanawala the father of automotive journalism in India is also an avid car driver and motorcycle rider. He writes in to tell us about a new record he and his team have set. Adil writes In August 2003 I headed the 4-member team that set the first Indian national time, speed & distance… Continue reading Geared For Great: 10,000 Kms Non Stop in an Automobile
Return To Roots: Garas ‘n’ bhonu, Mumbai ish-tyle
Tucking into a scrumptious chicken pattice at an impeccably clean hall at the Ratan Tata Institute (RTI) at Hughes Road, Nelofar Patel (20) Economics student from Lahore can hardly contain her excitement. “We are just 25 Parsis in all in Lahore, so you can imagine how excited I am to meet Parsis of my age… Continue reading Return To Roots: Garas ‘n’ bhonu, Mumbai ish-tyle
Groundbreaking: Shroff Medical Center at Parsee General Hospital
On Sunday 28th February 2016 the groundbreaking ceremony of the Shroff Medical Center at the B.D. Petit Parsee General Hospital was performed. The Shroff family of Hong Kong donated US$ 22.5 million towards a state of the art hospital with over 200 beds. The project is slated to be completed in three years and will… Continue reading Groundbreaking: Shroff Medical Center at Parsee General Hospital
Dilnaz Billimoria: Happiness is helping others
Volunteering is a way of life for community icon Dilnaz Billimoria To those in Melbourne’s Parsee community, Dilnaz Billimoria is a well-loved figure. Her genuine desire to make life a little more liveable for many in need, especially new migrants, has seen her become a role model and icon in the community. Article by Carl… Continue reading Dilnaz Billimoria: Happiness is helping others
Bid To Move Bharuch’s 700-Yr-Old Doongaji Agiary To Navi Mumbai Divides Parsis
UPDATE: Since posting this article, Jame-Jamshed reports #BreakingNews Percy Hansotia and Kiazad Sethna have moved the Bharuch District Court and filed for a Stay against the shifting of the 700-year-old Doongaji Agiary Fire. Percy Hansotia just spoke to the #JameJamshed and confirmed that the case was heard today and the Hon’ble Judge of the Bharuch… Continue reading Bid To Move Bharuch’s 700-Yr-Old Doongaji Agiary To Navi Mumbai Divides Parsis
The Guiness Record Holding Zoroastrian Woman’s Journey
What one word comes to mind when you think Crochet, Charity and Achievement? Zoroastrian. Article by Mehernaaz Shovir Irani |Co-Editor Parsi Khabar Early this year, a determined lady named Subashri Natrajan from Chennai decided that she wanted to create a Guiness World Record in crocheting the world’s largest blanket by beating a group of women… Continue reading The Guiness Record Holding Zoroastrian Woman’s Journey
World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce Promo Video
The World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) met in Goa in December 2015 for its Annual Global Meeting. At the award function they launched a beautifully created promotional video, showcasing some of the pioneers who helped set up WZCC as well as some of the famous Zarathushti entrepreneurs out there today. Have a look at… Continue reading World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce Promo Video
