Known for reviving and reimagining the intricate art of Parsi Gara, designer Ashdeen Lilaowala now extends his craft into bridal couture with his capsule collection Once Upon A Dream. In an exclusive conversation with DC, Ashdeen reflects on his journey—from childhood...
A Parsi and a Bengali Bring Calcutta Flavors to Beijing
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit elsewhere in China, two Indians in Beijing — Mehernosh Pastakia, a Parsi, and Rabiul Baksh, a Bengali — have quietly been building cultural bridges through food.Beijing, a city of...
Justice, Faith, and Asha: Zerbanoo and Richard Gifford Meet Pope Leo XIV
A historic Vatican audience honours decades of work for the Chagossian people and celebrates Zoroastrian values of truth and justice.For Richard and Zerbanoo Gifford of Newnham on Severn, a recent visit to the Vatican was more than a moment of recognition—it was the...
Thrilling Victories and Spirited Competition Marks Second Season of Pune All Parsi Men’s Volleyball and Women’s Throwball Tournament
The Parsi Gymkhana came alive with the thunderous cheers of over 200 spectators as the second season of the All Parsi Men’s Volleyball and Women’s Throwball tournament unfolded, proudly sponsored by Yohan Ponawalla and organized by the Zoroastrian Youth Association,...
Zoroastrians illuminate mid-winter night in UNESCO-listed festival
TEHRAN - On Tuesday evening, clusters of Iranian Zoroastrians in various cities such as Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, and Kerman came together to celebrate the ancient Sadeh festival.TEHRAN - On Tuesday evening, clusters of Iranian Zoroastrians in various cities such as...
Rishad Minocher: A BSA Gold Star and A Honda CB 750
An Old Story? – A BSA Gold Star and A Honda CB 750Finding the strangeness of truth over fiction between a Gold Star and a CB750Article By Kartik Ware Photos By Kaizad Adil DarukhanawalaThere’s a Parsi gentleman in Bangalore who has only two bikes in his garage, ‘a BSA...
Parsi Food Bazar 2024 At The Calcutta Parsee Club
In pictures: A dash of dhansak, sprinkle of spice and the thrill of treasure hunt at Parsi Food BazarThe afternoon fair at Calcutta Parsee Club was a medley of Parsi food, fun and frolicBy Jaismita Alexander | Telegraph India The Calcutta Parsee Club hosted its...
Hormusji N Cama Awarded Padma Bhushan in 2024
Hormusji N Cama, the Managing Director of the Mumbai Samachar was awarded the Padma Bhushan Award on the eve of the Republic Day 2024Hormusji N Cama, Director, Mumbai Samachar has served as the Chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for the year 2018-2019. He...
Dr. Yazdi Maneksha Italia Awarded Padma Shri in 2024
Dr. Yazdi Maneksha Italia, renowned microbiologist who pioneered the development of India's inaugural Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program has been awarded the Padma Shri Award on the eve of Republic Day 2024Dr. Yazdi Italia, Ph.D. is a Translation Scientist. Since...

