The govt-funded scheme, Jiyo Parsi, comes as a welcome change as every new birth matters for the rapidly declining community Jyoti Shelar | Mumbai Mirror At a time when the government is promoting birth control measures, the city got its first set of Parsi twins — a boy and a girl — born last week… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Mumbai gets first Parsi Twins Under Government Scheme
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Why Delhi’s Parsis don’t want non-Parsi spouses in their cemetery
The community is likely to vote against a proposal to allow the husbands and wives of those who marry outside the faith to be buried in the Parsi graveyard. The Parsis – one of India’s smallest minorities – have been worried about their dwindling numbers for decades. But in Delhi, members are at the verge… Continue reading Why Delhi’s Parsis don’t want non-Parsi spouses in their cemetery
Meet the Women Fighting the Islamic State
MAKHMOUR, Iraq — Avesta enters the cramped room in a teachers’ residence turned temporary military base, ready for a meeting with her fellow fighters. The six commandos rise to shake her hand. She greets each individually. “Hello, heval,” she says, calling them by the Kurdish word for comrade. Then she lays down her Russian sniper… Continue reading Meet the Women Fighting the Islamic State
The Story Behind Kaizad Hansotia and Gurkha Cigar Company
urkha Cigar Company is known around the world as one of the most luxurious brands of premium cigars. With many different blends and lines, there is a Gurkha cigar to fit almost any occasion and any palate. Retailing from anywhere around $10, to over $15 or $20, Gurkha also claims some of the world’s most… Continue reading The Story Behind Kaizad Hansotia and Gurkha Cigar Company
Well-known hotelier Jehangir Cama dies at 76
Leading hotelier Jehangir Cama, 76, passed away at a private hospital in Ahmedabad on Monday evening. Cama, chairman of Cama Group, was admitted to HCG Medisurge Hospitals at Mithakali for the past 15 days for lung infection, diabetes and triple-vessel coronary artery disease. According to hospital sources, Cama died around 5.30pm and his body was… Continue reading Well-known hotelier Jehangir Cama dies at 76
Navroze low key for lone Parsi family in East Maharashtra
Chandrapur: Even as their community members celebrated ‘Navroze’ in Mumbai on Monday with fervour, the new year was not that boisterous for ‘Gundevias’, the only Parsi family residing in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts in East Maharashtra. Mahiyar Gundevia (65), who lives with his wife Minnie in his ancestral home at their farm in Rajura, said… Continue reading Navroze low key for lone Parsi family in East Maharashtra
Dossabhai Oliaji: RIP
We are sad to inform the passing away of Dossabhai Oliaji one of the legends of Parsi Hospitality. Good friend and reader of Parsi Khabar Zarir Oomrigar informed us of this sad news. Image Link: http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/1517406/ Generations of Parsis have enjoyed his hospitality at the Duke’s Hotel in Devka. The name of the town became… Continue reading Dossabhai Oliaji: RIP
Administrator appointed by HC to safeguard estate of Purvez Dalal in Rs 200 crore dispute
Two sides-‘heirs’ and ‘confidantes’-are in tussle over properties of Purvez Dalal, who died in 2011. In a dispute pertaining to two wills, both of which list properties worth around Rs 200 crore and involve a practicing advocate of the Bombay High Court, the HC has appointed an administrator to safeguard the estate. Article by Sunil… Continue reading Administrator appointed by HC to safeguard estate of Purvez Dalal in Rs 200 crore dispute
Jiyo Parsi Workshop: Family Life in the 21st Century
Dear friend of Parsi Khabar, Dr. Shernaz Cama informs Dear All, I would be grateful if this Notice could be given wide publicity. It is the 1st in a series of Workshops in the Advocacy section of Jiyo Parsi. As can be seen, we are adopting a holistic approach to change the often negative perceptions… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Workshop: Family Life in the 21st Century
