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...
Why the Parsi community is fading away| From the India Today archives
This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated September 27, 2004The wooden steps leading to the maternity hospital are dusty and rickety. A century-old stone building that once reverberated with the cries of newborn babies is now deserted. The...
Parsi history, humour and food flowed at Bawa Bhonu & Gupshup in Kolkatta
Own the Past brought the Parsi community of Kolkata together to celebrate their legacy, culture and food ahead of NavrozJaismita Alexander | Telegraph IndiaNoomi Mehta and Cyrus Madan, prominent figures in Kolkata's Parsi community, regaled the audience with humorous...
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...
Global Council of Zoroastrians Trust: Inaugural Newsletter
The inaugural newsletter of the Global Council of Zoroastrians Trust (GCZT) was launched recently. The Mission of GCZT is to offer a platform to the Zoroastrian Community to come together and work together for the wellbeing and prosperity of the Parsi, Irani and...
After 20 years, Himalaya’s Kaiser Lashkari looks to education
The acclaimed chef and owner of Houston's go-to Indo-Pak restaurant is putting retirement on the backburner.Kaiser Lashkari’s name for his Hillcroft Avenue restaurant was absolutely a choice. Himalaya brazenly evokes the 1,500-mile-long range of mountains that stretch...
Zoroverse Podcast: Season 2 Episode 1 Featuring Fravash Chothia
ZOROVERSE Podcasts returns after a hiatus of nearly 4 years. Season 2 is speaheaded by Meherwan Patel of Karachi, Pakistan and currently studying in Singapore. In the first episode he interviews Fravash Chothia of Toronto, Canada. The interview happens amidst the...


