Apropos of absolutely nothing at all, I would like to say that whereas the Parsis laid the foundation of Mumbai and gave it some of its most beautiful buildings and colonies, the Gujaratis gave us thalipith, watana shak, methi dhokla and thepla — and frankly I do not know which is the greater contribution. Apropos… Continue reading Apropos of absolutely nothing at all
Category: Opinion
300 Evil-Doers
It’s been said that the movie “300” draws certain analogies about the US and its fight for freedom. People say that the Spartan’s fight with the Persian armies is a lot like the American struggle against the government of Iran, and the fight to bring democracy to a tyrannical state. While this writer would have… Continue reading 300 Evil-Doers
A Small but Mighty Religion; What we Believe: Zoroastrianism
Mehlli Bhagalia and his wife, Perin, tend a small flame in their home in Carlsbad. Bhagalia said the flame, safe in the fireplace, has been consecrated by the couple’s prayers and is only extinguished when the couple go away. Just as the cross and the star of David are symbols of Christianity and Judaism, the… Continue reading A Small but Mighty Religion; What we Believe: Zoroastrianism
Ancient religion may face extinction
This article appeared in the Boston Globe. I cannot seem to find the online direct link. However, read on… As screaming children raced around the hall in joyous play, adult workers readied food in the kitchen, while others set up chairs and tables. The holiday dinner of the Zoroastrian Association of the Greater Boston Area,… Continue reading Ancient religion may face extinction
Parsis love their bikes more than their wives!
Parsis have a certain love affair with their two wheelers, which only they can fathom. They’ll proudly spend hours lovingly washing and polishing their prized possessions and God help you if you mistakenly crash into them. Rustom Patel is no different. The 28-year-old, eight times National Champion is just back from Taiwan, where he stood… Continue reading Parsis love their bikes more than their wives!
Some Christmas”magic” may have done a disappearing act
The below posted article is something that we completely detest. People with no intellectual prowess to actually research and educate the readers are now columnists in newspapers. The only reason we carry this article is because we want the world to know how wrong the article is. Please read it with a pinch of salt… Continue reading Some Christmas”magic” may have done a disappearing act
Parsees protest redevelopment on Tardeo agiary land
Members of Parsi community fear that the sanctity and ambience of the Kappawala agiary in Tardeo may soon be lost. Reason: An age-old structure in its compound that is the house to the priest of the agiary, four tenants and a lessee may be soon converted into a multi storey building. “According to our high… Continue reading Parsees protest redevelopment on Tardeo agiary land
