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...
They’re back.Every August, as Muktad arrives in the Shehenshahi calendar, Parsis around the world enter a sacred pause. For ten days, we honor the Fravashis—the souls of our dearly departed—with prayers, flowers, food, and reflection. But Muktad is not just about...
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...
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...
Dear Friends,Happy to inform you that your BPP Board Of Trustees were invited on 'Khordadsal' - August 21 to personally visit Delhi and discuss concerns on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a consultative process set up by the 22nd Law Commission Of India with their...
Not many have the privilege of stepping into the Parsi fire temple. This Madras Day, we meet members of Chennai’s Parsi community at the recently renovated Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar-e-meher, and the graceful red brick Parsi Anjuman Baug DharamshalaArticle by Shonali...
The LA based conductor is in Mumbai headlining two sold-out shows conducting the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI). The inaugural concert took place on August 19th.Article by Sarosh BanaZubin Mehta conducting at the NCPA | TwitterUnable to get tickets for Zubin...