A commemorated path from Karachi to prime-time recognition, Havovi Cooper—daughter of Dosi and Zubin Cooper—is capturing global headlines. The former Karachiite and a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University with a Master’s from Columbia University’s Graduate...
Bombay Parsi Punchayet Denies Rumours Of Development At Doongarwadi
In a statement in response to rumours and allegations that construction and earth-moving equipment was seen at the cemetery, the seven trustees of Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), the apex body of the community, which also administers the cemetery, said that the...
Rohan Doctor Brings Louisa AI to Life at WZCC-NY Event
Rohan Doctor Brings Louisa AI to Life at WZCC-NY Event On Saturday, July 19th, the WZCC-NY chapter and ZAGNY hosted a discussion with Rohan Doctor (Linkedin Profile) entitled “Using AI to Connect People, Not Replace Them” at Hunter College’s Silberman Campus. Mr....
Malcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony: A Century of Tranquility Amidst Mumbai’s Hustle and Bustle
Later this month, the colony will hold its centennial celebrations.Mumbai: As you exit the traffic-clogged S V Road near Jogeshwari railway station and enter the metal arches of the Malcolm Baug Parsi housing colony, you leave the noise and busyness of the city...
Parsis celebrate Silver jubilee function of ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ in a grand way in Ahmedabad
The fourth of November went down as a memorable day for the Parsi families of Ahmedabad. On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the NGO ‘Ushta-Te Foundation’ a grand function was organised at the Zorastrian Hall, Kankaria in Ahmedabad on Saturday.Brig....
Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetry
Said so much with understatement: Gieve Patel’s life in art and poetryBorn in 1940, pursuing medicine for most of his adult life, turning to art in his twenties and acquiring cultish respect in whatever form he turned to, Patel died Friday.Article in the Indian...
Navjote ceremony of child of Hindu father and Parsi mother in Nagpur challenge community norms
The announcement of a Navjote ceremony of a child born to Hindu father and Parsi mother in Nagpur, has sparked a heated debate within the Parsi community. The ceremony is scheduled for November 14.The Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), the apex body representing the...
More than a designer, I see myself as a keeper of stories,’ says Ashdeen Lilaowala on completing a decade
Ashdeen's latest collection is called 'The Birth of Venus'Article by Surbhi Shah | New Indian ExprssDesigner Ashdeen Lilaowala recently celebrated a milestone of 10 years as a Parsi Gara revivalist. We talk to Ashdeen about his journey in the fashion industry, his...
Mumbai City’s Parking Woes In Spotlight as Wadiaji Atashbehram Security Guards Accused of Allowing Illegal Parking in Compound
The trustees of the Wadiaji Atash Behram fire temple have called for a meeting on Monday after receiving complaints from devotees. Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press JournalMumbai: City's parking woes have once again come into the light after allegations that security...


