A Parsi businessman fell victim to a birthday scam, with cybercriminals impersonating him to solicit fake donations, prompting a police investigation. Article by Vinay Dalvi A reputed Parsi businessman has become the unlikely face of a birthday scam, after...
Our third author in the Everyday Parsi 2025 series is Dr. Shernaz Cama The Living Presence of the Fravashis By Dr. Shernaz Cama Muktad in childhood was a time of joy and excitement. The scent of roses, mogra, and tuberoses from the corridor—where photographs and...
Mumbai: The Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) has launched a mental health corpus aimed at providing financial and therapeutic support for Parsi Zoroastrians facing psychiatric illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. This initiative signifies a...
‘Pakistan’s Museum of Food’ is the largest and most comprehensive exploration of Pakistani cuisine online, featuring over 9000 Images, 90 videos and 100 stories that capture the vibrant culinary tapestry of Pakistan’s five provinces and beyond. This project aims to...
Within the intricate tapestry of India's history, one finds the compelling narrative of the Parsis, a community whose origins trace back to Persia, or modern-day Iran. The community traces its history in the region to the 8th century when seeking refuge from religious...
The idea is to transform the dairy experience and make it more interactive for the younger generation, says the fourth generation manning the business.Written by Heena Khandelwal | Indian ExpressThe dairy houses large windows that face the bustling street outside....
Feroze Gandhi was a freedom fighter, prominent parliamentarian and crusader against corruption. This piece traces the various threads in his rich life, including his joining the Nehru family, before his untimely death 63 years ago.Feroze Gandhi, whose 111th birth...
The famous lane is named after Faramji Cowasji Contractor, the state civil contractor of erstwhile Baroda State. He owned a brick factory and built many of the city's architectural delights, including the iconic dome at Maharaja Sayajirao University's Faculty of...
A recent study by a team of researchers in India shows that the Parsis' maternal genes connect them to both Middle Eastern and South Asian populations. Undertaken by scientists from Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow, and the department of archaeology...