KARACHI: The Parsi community in Karachi has always been small, but it has gifted an unmistakable legacy to the city. They have left their mark on the metropolis, especially in its older parts, with their contributions ranging from education, with formidable establishments such as Mama Parsi Girls Secondary School, BVS Parsi School and NED University,… Continue reading A sense of belonging: We must recognise the contributions of our minorities
Category: Opinion
Voices of Reason: The Jiyo Parsi Ad Campaign
A week ago, the Jiyo Parsi Scheme administered by PARZOR and set up by the Government of India launched an advertising campaign. The campaign and the advertisements went viral and have incited a variety of opinions. While most opinions have been extremely positive, there have been a very few voices that have used the campaign… Continue reading Voices of Reason: The Jiyo Parsi Ad Campaign
Dear Najmaji, I have a plan to save Parsis
The below is an article written by Farrukh Dhondy. Unlike the Dodo, we are not being killed and eaten. Parsis are probably the only species on Earth who are doomed to extinction through our own prejudices. I only offer my services. “Hush little baby don’t you cry In time you’ll learn As the pages… Continue reading Dear Najmaji, I have a plan to save Parsis
Opposing forces find each other: Jim Taylor
Ancient Zoroaster got a few things right. Zoroaster, whose name was probably closer to Zarathustra before the Greeks tinkered with it, lived in eastern Persia about 2,000 years before Christ. He’s credited with condensing a pantheon of minor gods into two—Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu (also known as Ahriman)—who exist in constant conflict. By Jim… Continue reading Opposing forces find each other: Jim Taylor
Outside the homeland, inside the community?
From Mumbai to Toronto, Parsi identity is no simple matter The Parsi story starts with an exodus. My ancestors left Persia a thousand years ago, fleeing religious persecution, and finding a new home in the coastal trading cities of the Indian subcontinent. By Murad Hemmadi | The Varsity The exoduses of Parsis have continued since… Continue reading Outside the homeland, inside the community?
Why Parsis are India’s finest citizens: Aakar Patel
I’m delighted a Parsi has taken over this week from Ratan Tata as head of Asia’s greatest corporation. I have strong feelings in this matter but I don’t think they come from prejudice. That would indicate judging without information if not experience and I have plenty of both here. By Aakar Patel | Tribune Pakistan… Continue reading Why Parsis are India’s finest citizens: Aakar Patel
Jerry Pinto: The Parsis
In the 1970s, Victoria High School, Mahim, was a melting pot, as state-aided Roman Catholic schools tended to be. The majority of the students were Hindu, the second largest group was the Christians, then came the Muslims. So far, so ordinary. But we had some Parsis and three Jewish boys too. I didn’t think much… Continue reading Jerry Pinto: The Parsis
