Melbourne’s Zoroastrian community has reason to celebrate as Dilnaz Billimoria was recognised with the Promotion of Multiculturalism Award at the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, held at Government House on October 22, 2025. Image: Victorian senior Dilnaz Billimoria (in purple sari) recognised for community leadership and advocacy (Source: LinkedIn – Daniele Noel) A… Continue reading Victorian Leader Dilnaz Billimoria Honoured for Promoting Multiculturalism
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Mira Mehta named to Bloomberg New Economy’s 2025 “Catalyst” class
Mira Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Tomato Jos in Nigeria, has been named to Bloomberg New Economy’s 2025 “Catalyst” class — a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, scientists, and innovators shaping a more resilient and inclusive global future. Her inclusion recognizes her work transforming the tomato supply chain in West Africa. Through Tomato Jos, Mehta has… Continue reading Mira Mehta named to Bloomberg New Economy’s 2025 “Catalyst” class
Parsi community divided over sale of historic Sanjan Sanatorium
The proposed sale of a 2.5-acre sanatorium in Sanjan — a site of immense historical significance to the Parsi-Irani Zoroastrian community — has triggered an emotional debate within the community, reported Nauzar Bharucha of TOI. Situated around 150 kilometres from Mumbai, Sanjan holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning: it was one of the first landing… Continue reading Parsi community divided over sale of historic Sanjan Sanatorium
Cobra Beers founder Karan Bilimoria: ‘The business nearly failed three times’
The first Parsi Zoroastrian to be appointed to the House of Lords on ‘the worst global crisis since World War II’ and not letting fear of failure stop him Article in Financial News London Financial News’s inaugural South Asian Power Brokers list celebrates trailblazers in finance and related sectors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and… Continue reading Cobra Beers founder Karan Bilimoria: ‘The business nearly failed three times’
Chronicler Of A Community: Parsiana’s Final Issue Marks The End Of An Era
For sixty years, Parsiana has documented the everyday and the extraordinary within the Parsi world — from births and weddings to debates on faith, identity and change. As the magazine prepares to close this month, it leaves behind an unmatched record of a community that has both preserved and transformed its traditions. Article by Pritha… Continue reading Chronicler Of A Community: Parsiana’s Final Issue Marks The End Of An Era
India’s iconic Parsi magazine closes after 6 decades
One of India’s oldest and most prominent Parsi magazines, Parsiana, will publish its final issue this week, closing after a six-decade run of chronicling the country’s declining Zoroastrian minority population. Founded in 1964 by Pestonji Warden, a Parsi doctor and entrepreneur, Parsiana was for the first nine years focused largely on religious, historic, and academic… Continue reading India’s iconic Parsi magazine closes after 6 decades
Parsi Community Fails To Stop Sale Of Sanjan Sanatorium
The meeting, held on Tuesday at the office of a prominent law firm in Mumbai, saw Mehta offering Rs 2.9 crore to keep the sanatorium within the community. However, the WZO reportedly received higher offers ranging from Rs 12 to 15 crore, leading to the rejection of Mehta’s bid. Article in the Free Press Journal… Continue reading Parsi Community Fails To Stop Sale Of Sanjan Sanatorium
