Construction tycoon Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry, Architect Hafeez Contractor and founder of Gharda Chemicals, Dr. Keki Hormusji Gharda are the three Parsis who have been announced as awardees of the Padma Awards, the civilian awards bestowed by the Government of India. Pallonji and Hafeez were awarded the Padma Bhushan the third highest civilian award, and Keki… Continue reading Three Parsis Awarded Padma Awards in 2016
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Aapro App to be Launched Soon
Mumbai-based model-actor plans to launch a dating and social connectivity app in association with a Pune tech firm exclusively for single Parsis to mingle; reformists ask why not for all Article By Apoorva Puranik |Mid-Day If the government’s $1.6 million programme to arrest the decline of numbers in the Parsi Zoroastrian community, by offering… Continue reading Aapro App to be Launched Soon
6th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress: Highlights
The recently concluded 6th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress was held in Auckland New Zealand in the last week of December 2015 and over New Year’s Day 2016. Below is a short video highlight shared by the organizers.
Telangana is second State to set up Zoroastrian jury
With Telangana setting up a 15-member Zoroastrian jury to aid the settlement of marriage and divorce, the Parsis in the State can decide on such matters within the community. Telangana becomes the second State after Maharashtra to set up the Zoroastrian jury. Article by Nikhila Henry | The Hindu Of the 15 members now selected… Continue reading Telangana is second State to set up Zoroastrian jury
Only debate can drive people forward: Lord Meghnad Desai at WZCC 2015 AGM
Referring to the recent impasse in Parliament where the Congress and its allies have stalled Parliamentary proceedings, British Labour politician and globally-respected economist Lord Meghnad Desai said that only debate can drive people forward, which should be welcomed by all parties. “I think India needs to confront the challenge of different ideas and debate on… Continue reading Only debate can drive people forward: Lord Meghnad Desai at WZCC 2015 AGM
Gujarat High Court Justice J. B. Pardiwala Removes Remarks
Justice Pardiwala removes reservation related remarks from his order Even as the 58 Rajya Sabha members demanded impeachment of Gujarat High Court Judge Justice J B Pardiwala for his recent alleged objectionable remarks on reservation system in India, the beleaguered judge today removed the observation from his order. Justice Pardiwala removed his observations from the… Continue reading Gujarat High Court Justice J. B. Pardiwala Removes Remarks
Palghar farmhouse of IAF veteran burgled
The Palghar farmhouse of a retired Indian Air Force officer was allegedly burgled early Sunday . Among the valuables stolen is his US passport which is a priced possession on the grey market. Article by Sandhya Nair | Times Of India Squadron Leader Boman Irani (76), who is a Indo-Pak war veteran, retired from the… Continue reading Palghar farmhouse of IAF veteran burgled
Zoroastrian Presence at the 2015 Parliament of World’s Religions
Nearly 20 Zarathushtis are part of the FEZANA delegation at the 2015 Parliament of World’s Religions at Salt Lake City Utah, United States of America. Over four days they are part of over 9500 attendees at this the world’s largest interfaith event of its kind. FEZANA will also have a total of 5 sessions that… Continue reading Zoroastrian Presence at the 2015 Parliament of World’s Religions
Applications Open for 2016 Return To Roots 3
The Zoroastrian Return to Roots is pleased to announce the opening of applications for Return To Roots 3 Trip scheduled for 9th to 22nd March 2016. Return to Roots is a youth-initiated program designed to strengthen community identity amongst Zoroastrian youth the world over. The idea of a Zoroastrian Return to Roots Program was born… Continue reading Applications Open for 2016 Return To Roots 3
