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Karachi, Pakistan — May 25, 2026 In a fitting tribute to one of Karachi’s pioneering builders and civil...

A groundbreaking initiative to preserve the migration stories of Zoroastrians in Britain has received national...

Twelve years ago, Homyar Nasirabadwala was working as an accountant in his hometown of Mumbai, India, when he came across a job advert in a Parsi magazine seeking a full-time dasturji, a Zoroastrian...

Most Parsi matchmakers maintain Excel sheets or handwritten diaries of profiles and a collection of bio-datas. They don’t advertise their services at all; it is word of mouth or social media chatter...

The American Meteorological Society is pleased to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations of the weather, water, and climate community through its Awards and Honors program. Join us in...

We at Jiyo Parsi are collating information about Matrimonial Services. As a small Diasporic community we feel the need for our networking to expand globally bringing together our youth to make...

Consumer goods firm Godrej & Boyce along with WWF India on Monday launched a nationwide campaign for conservation of mangroves. The ''Magical Mangroves'' campaign will span across eight states...

Pervin and Jal Shroff of Hong Kong have kindly sent a donation of Rs 5.78 crores to The B.D. Petit Parsee General Hospital (PGH) to cover the “preliminary and pre-operative costs”...

Who is Noel Tata? The man pipped to be inducted in Tata Sons Board Noel Tata, trustee and half-brother of Ratan Tata, may be inducted as Director on the board of Tata Sons. Reports say discussions...

Witness the journey of 100 years of Secunderabad's Parsi Fire Temple, Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher. As per the Zoroastrian Shenshai calendar, 14th July 2020 marks the...

Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher in Secunderabad will complete 100 years on July 14 Ervad Aspi Patel, the head priest of the temple, is seated in the verandah. An air of...

No, not that one – the rock band Queen are to feature on a series of UK postage stamps over the summer. They become only the third band to be honoured by Royal Mail, following the Beatles in 2007...

Still, I was in search of something more, something concrete, something material Article by Meher Mirza | Catapult.Co Last October, I walked on the trail of emperors. Like most ogle-eyed tourists, I...

He awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war Sqn Ldr Parvez Jamasji (retd), who was awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, has died,...

The faith is shrinking in Iran and India but growing in the U.S. and Canada. Most elementary-school boys spend their free time playing videogames or hanging out with friends. Zerkxis Bhandara’s...

Zarir Bhathena, a sitting Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet passed away on June 24, 2020 after a prolonged illness and hospitalization. Garothman Behest to the Ruvan of Zarir and the condolences...

Mariano Errichiello is a PhD candidate at the Department of History, Religions and Philosophies of SOAS (School of African and Oriental Studies), University of London. He is currently researching...

Byram N. Jeejeebhoy, one of Mumbai’s largest private landlords and descendant of the 19th century philanthropists Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy and Byramjee Jeejeebhoy, passed away at his Worli residence in...

Noshir Dadrawala informs us that Byram Jejeebhoy passed away today. Noshir reminisces… He had contested the BPP elections in 2008 as a member of the Adult Franchise for Progress (AFP7) comprising...

He waltzes around the dance floor, moving smoothly, impressing his audience with his performance. When he’s not lighting up a room with his smile, Urzaan can be found staring at a face, using his...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

RIP, Gulshan Ewing My first meeting with Gulshan Ewing was brief when I walked into the office of Femina to see the editor, Dr K D Jhangiani for a cover picture. Gulshan was the ultra glamorous,...

 Myra Bhathena writes in I have created a website for people to donate devices such as iPads and Samsung Galaxies to hospitalized patients in isolation. These people are not only unable to see their...

Our dear friend and brilliant human resources professional Adil Malia recently spoke at a TEDx event. Adil fantastically intertwines management learning through Zoroastrian teachings, learnings and...

Expert tips to diffuse stress and anxiety related to mental health and financial insecurities during lockdown. Article By Aviva Damania | The Indian Express The World Health Organization (WHO) has...

Our dear friend and esteemed journalist and author Farida Master writes a fantastic account of this very interesting story. “We were all in shock,” says Highland Park resident Natasha Thanawalla,...

The Balsara family is saddened to announce the passing of their father Russi Dinshaw Balsara on Tues April 7, 2020 in Toronto at the age of 86. Devoted father (and father in law) of Khorshed ( Khor...

The Holiday Program For Youth has been the most successful Zoroastrian youth summer program in the world. Started more than three decades ago, it has brought thousands of kids together for the...

Our dear friend and India’s holistic health guru Dr. Mickey Mehta shares some of his tips on yoga, meditation and breathing exercises for everyone who are homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Parsi Khabar is saddened to hear about BPP Chairman Yazdi Desai's health, and wishes him a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and Anahita and the entire Desai family Desai is in...

Amid industrialists, corporate houses, celebs, businessmen and the wealthy donating huge sums of money to help people in times of coronavirus pandemic, a railways employee is showing he also cares...

The plan to revive the dilapidated Parsi Lying-In Hospital has run into a disagreement — among the trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. While BPP chairman Yazdi Desai has alleged that the bidding...

He may not be a household name but from his baronial-style boardroom overlooking his family’s horse stud farm in western India, Cyrus Poonawalla oversees a global vaccine empire that touches...

Our dear Dinshaw K. Tamboly writes a beautiful obituary on his association with Scylla R. Vatcha who passed away last week. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die; dear Scylla donned...

18 youth from USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Pakistan and India gathered today morning at the Cusrow Baug Pavilion in Colaba, Mumbai for the start of the 6th Return To Roots Trip. RTR had its first trip in...

Billionaire vaccine maker Cyrus Poonawalla’s son Adar has made his maiden investment in India’s food service sector by acquiring a stake in Sweetish House Mafia, a cookie speciality cafe, founded by...

Ten months after Dr Arnavaz Havewala was killed in an accident at the Bhau Daji Lad museum, her daughter posted as house officer in the dental department at Sion hospital Article by Arita Sarkar |...

A short secluded section of Hanworth Road, starting outside World Zoroastrian House (WZH) in Feltham has been renamed after one of its most famous residents. 'Freddie Mercury Close’ was officially...

Dear friends, For several years, our own Ervad Jehan Bagli and the FEZANA team has worked hard to establish an academic program for advanced studies and research in the Zoroastrian religion, and...

FEZANA is saddened to announce that scholar and author Pallan Rustomji Ichaporia passed away on February 22, 2020 at a nursing home in Oklahoma City. Husband of late Hutoxi Ichaporia, he is survived...

THE boundary walls of the historic Parsi graveyard located in Peshawar Cantonment are under threat of encroachment as it has become a safe haven for drug addicts and junkyard for the people residing...

Our dear friend Lara Balsara, Tanya’s sister also informs us I am happy to inform you that yesterday we had the 13th Convocation of Tanya Computer Centre, founded by my sister Tanya who is visually...