The final edition of Parsiana has rolled off the presses.Established in 1964, the semi-monthly magazine was a vital institution for the shrinking tribe of Parsis and Zoroastrians around the world. Its pages chronicled the stories, achievements, and roiling disputes of...
Rayomand J. Patell Launches New Venture — Firestarter
Rayomand J. Patell, a senior creative professional with a career spanning three decades across advertising and technology, has announced the launch of Firestarter, a new integrated brand communication and technology agency in India.Firestarter is designed to serve...
When A Mobed Becomes the Victim: ₹17 Crore Share Fraud Rocks Mumbai
Mumbai police have filed an FIR against three individuals accused of forging a Parsi priest’s signature to transfer shares worth ₹16.9 crore. The complainant, Framroze Dadi Vaccha, 52, from Jogeshwari, alleged that the accused — Lohrasp, Dilbar, and Atush Kalyaniwala...
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa Serving in Gaza
Dr. Feroze Y. Sidhwa a Trauma Surgeon from California is currently volunteering at the European Hospital Khan Younis in Gaza, Palestine.Dr. Sidhwa’s segment can be heard at the 30:00 Minute mark in the Democracy Now video segment below. More About Dr. Feroze Sidhwa...
Cowas Jehangir On Being The Vanguard Of His Family’s Rich Legacy
Walking into Cowas Jehangir’s office building in the historic part of the city instantly transports you back in time. Old Bombay, in its golden age, would be the best way describe it. A lift of a bygone era slowly takes us up to an office, the walls of which bear...
A new book talks about the rich legacy of Zoroastrian fire temples in Udwada, Gujarat
An excerpt from ‘Iranshah: A Legacy Restored’, by Zarin Amrolia.Article by Zarin Amrolia | Scroll Iranshah Ātash Behram temple in Udwada, Gujarat. | Divya Cowasji. An evening walk through the town gives one an opportunity to stop and greet the mobeds (ordained...
Fat deposit, low rent: Wealthy Parsis are moving into historic baugs
Bai Jerbai Wadia funded 1500 flats in iconic Parsi Baugs. Wealthy Parsis pay high security deposits for residences. The auctioning process has faced criticism for favoring the affluent over the needy in the community.Article by Nauzer K Bharucha / Mumbai Mirror Cusrow...
Naheed Divecha Wins Badminton Gold Medals at the Indian Masters 2024
Naheed Divecha , representing Maharashtra clinched two gold medals in the Yonex Sunrise 46th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship 2024 held at Panchkula, Chandigarh. Participating in the Nationals since 2013, this is Naheed’s first singles title, but...
Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak 2024
Dear Parsi Khabar FamilyOn the joyous occassion of Jamshedi Navroze we take this opportunity to wish you, your families and loved ones a very healthy, happy, peaceful and prosperous Navroze. We are grateful for your readership over the past two decades and counting....
