It’s hard to imagine that Bombay (now Mumbai) once came to a screeching halt over stray dogs. Almost 200 years ago, this city shut shop, marched in the streets, and very nearly brought the East India Company to its knees. All because the administration tried to mess...
Remembering dramatist and columnist extraordinaire Dorab Mehta (1917-2005) who entertained theatre audiences and newspaper readersA dated photograph of Dorab (left) and Homai MehtaArticle by Meher Marfatia | Mid-DayWhen I write I also laugh,” he declared. Dorab Mehta...
Today marks the start of the Shehenshai New Year, when Parsi Zarathushtis all over the world welcome the “Navu Varas.” Over the past 10 days of Muktad and Gatha, we brought you along on a journey of tradition, nostalgia, and the value of continued customs—traditions...
A true community festival to the greatest art show — Parsi author Prochy Mehta shares her insights on Puja, and those from family & friendsArticle by Prochy N. Mehta | Telegraphc IndiaDurga Puja, for me, has always been a time to celebrate, a break from the...
Ahilya Kaul and Yashan Cama’s two-day summer wedding in Tuscany combined Indian traditions with Italian elementsArticle By Praachi RaniwalaWhen you can get married anywhere in the world, how do you narrow down on the perfect destination? For Singapore-based couple...
There’s a subtle caste system in place. Most Mumbai Parsis don’t want to discuss their tribal brethren. Priests refuse to live in the villages and no fire temples have been built.Article by Shubhangi Misra | The PRINTThe World Zoroastrian Organisation has constructed...
The Parsi community has had a profound impact on the cultural and economic landscape of the country. Over the centuries, they have preserved their unique culture, traditions, and Zoroastrian faith. Nestled in the heart of Secunderabad, there is a 176-year-old sacred...
One of Zoroastrianism’s Gahambar celebrations is being observed through Monday. Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion that developed in the areas now called Iran and India.By Aby Leila Pitchford | Advocate Baton RougeZoroastrians believe their religion was revealed by...
News 18 Gujarat has a video segment on the topic Parsi's foresight, wells became rainwater harvesting tanksThe segment is in Gujarati, but explains the historic nature of the wells in Parsi Mohollas100 years ago the entire Navsari district had a population of about...