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...
Our second author in the Everyday Parsi 2025 series is Zubin R. Mory Muktad evokes profound meaning and deeply rooted memories for every Parsi and Zoroastrian. These ten days are associated with a sacred, spiritual connection to the “dear departed.” This piece traces...
The Seth Viccaji Meherji and Seth Pestonji Meherji Dar-e-Meher is the oldest Parsi Fire Temple in Secunderabad. It was consecrated on 12th September 1847. It celebrated its 178th anniversary on 30 July 2025.Article By Beyniaz Edulji | NewsMeterThe Agiary or Fire...
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...
Gen-next of Parsi Dairy Farm writes a new chapter of success as their newly revamped flagship outlet on Princess Street opens to the public tomorrow. Step into a realm where tradition meets modernity as we bring you an exclusive sneak peek into the resplendent...
At age 13, he was adopted by Sir Ratan Tata, marking the beginning of a journey that intertwined his destiny with the illustrious Tata family. JRD Tata was the cousin of Naval tata/ Source: Tata/ India Times Naval Hormusji Tata, a name etched in the annals of India’s...
This book explores how theatre enabled Parsis to negotiate the growing challenges of colonialismIn ‘The Colonial Public and the Parsi Stage’, Rashna Darius Nicholson is particularly interested in exploring how theatre impacted the life of Parsi women.Murali...
Dara Irani, a noted lawyer from Pune cantonment and former president of Poona Parsi Panchayat, passed away due to multi-organ failure on Sunday. He was 67.Irani is survived by his wife, two daughters and two grandsons.Article in Times of IndiaHe was suffering from...
A Western classical music colossus and a pioneer pharmaceutical chemist cherish their enduring friendship that spans concerts and continentsMaestro Zubin Mehta rehearsing with the Symphony Orchestra of India, ahead of the opening night concert this weekend at Jamshed...