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...
Our first author in the Everyday Parsi 2025 is Zarin Amrolia My first memory of the Muktad ceremony goes back decades—when my wardrobe for auspicious occasions consisted of pastel frocks with bows. As the monsoon thundered across the first-floor terrace of the Anjuman...
Eminent social activist Omim Maneckshaw Debara passed away on Thursday morning due to cardiac arrest. Debara retired as chief engineer of VST and passionately worked for various causes, including those concerning the environment, communal harmony, interfaith,...
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...
Dr. Yazdi Italia, Ph.D. is a Translation Scientist. Since 1978, He is one of the pioneers and Ex. Hon. Director (2006 - 2012) of India’s first Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program of Government of Gujarat. This program was awarded Prime Minister’s Award as a model...
His relationship with these luminaries deepened over decades, as Karanjawala was by their side through good times and bad.Article by S N Thyagarajan | Money ControlRaian Karanjawala and his eponymous law firm is known for representing some of the biggest companies and...
The Ba Humata Lecture Series continues on Sunday, September 3, 2023 with the theme “In Life, Focus On The Blessing Not On What One Is Missing” Ref: Yasna 47.6, 48.3 and Related Verses of the Gathas and Zarathushti Prayers.Speakers: Ervad Cawas Desai (USA)Ervad Arzan...