The Gujarati-language film Paswaar puts a story about elder care and India’s Parsi community front and centreDr Homi, an ageing Parsi man, waits for his nephew to visit. At his home, where he lives alone, his caretaker, Lali, prepares some fish. Before she leaves for...
Jiji Irani Cup: A Perfect Match: Parsis Celebrate Cricket, Culture & Bonding
This innings was built over 37 years, and many partnerships were stitched not only on the pitch, but also off it. Here, smiles matter more than the scoreboard and partnerships flourish not just between batsmen, but between cities, families — and sometimes, even...
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...
Celebrating Zoroastrian Women at the UK Asian Women Awards
The Asian Women Awards (AWA) in the UK have long been a beacon of recognition for Asian women who have made significant strides in their careers, personal causes, and communities. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the AWA continues to shine a spotlight on...
MJ Bhumgara: In early 20th century, a Parsi cricketer from Surat was a star in Los Angeles
Parsi cricketer MJ Bhumgara, a personal friend of KS Ranjitsinhji, was recognized as a proficient 'twirler' spinner in the cricketing world of early 20th century California.Article by Avijit Ghosh | TNN NEW DELHI: USA cricketers with an India connection have enjoyed a...
In Chennai: A temple, a baug and a way of life
Zarine Mistry, a resident of Sterling Road, shares insights into the Parsi community in Chennai, highlighting Anjuman Baug's significance. Additionally, the article mentions Delkhush Delicacies, operated by Mahiyar and Zavera Shroff, known for their popular Parsi...
In Bahman Month, Parsis Celebrate Vegetarianism
Parsi Vegetarian and Temperance Society celebrates movement founded in 1911 to promote vegetarianism and temperance.Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press JournalMumbai: In Bahman Month, Parsis Celebrate Vegetarianism | FPJ It is onerous to think of Parsi...
At second-ever global convening, Zoroastrian youth seek a more connected future
Youth from the ancient faith campaigned to fund an interfaith center in England to promote the goals of inclusivity and interorganizational communication. World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum youth leader Fravash Chothia after the Jashan, or blessing, prayer...
Insight into your surname with Kaevan Umrigar
Filmmaker Kaevan Umrigar has a humorous take on Parsi surnames Kaevan Umrigar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kaevan Umrigar is a Mumbai-based writer and documentary filmmaker. He is also a surname analyst i.e.; he researches Parsi surnames to trace their...
