Smriti Irani has always made headlines because of her presence both on television and in Indian politics. Recently, she is generating a lot of buzz as she will be making her comeback as 'Tulsi' in the popular show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot version. Smriti...
Peshawar’s Historic Parsi Graveyard Becomes Parking Lot
UPDATE: Since we published the post below, our friend Sunnu Golwala has reached out with the following update. We thank everyone who took the effort to resolve this issue. "...On July 31, 2025, the NCHR KP team visited the Parsi Cemetery in Saddar, Peshawar,...
How Pallonji’s – An Old School Soda Brand Became A Modern Day Icon
Served at the Delicious Dining Awards, this fizzy pink soda stirred up nostalgia, and proved why some classics never lose their fizz.Article by Rooplekha Das | Travel and Leisure AsiaAt this year’s Delicious Dining Awards 2025, the guests were greeted with an...
The Parsi Theatre’ is an important addition to the sparse information available on the matter
Somnath Gupt’s book is an immensely readable account of the history and development of the Parsi theatre and its influences on early Hindi cinema.Actor Sohrab Modi (left) and playwright Agha Hashr Kashmiri (right). | Public domain. The history of Indian theatre and...
Parsi Gara Work Takes Center Stage With This Exciting New Collaboration
Persian excellence takes centre stage as Ashdeen and Good Earth come together for a one-of-a-kind limited-edition capsule collection that takes inspiration from Persia's famous seven-coloured decorative tiles. Known for his ground-breaking work in reviving Parsi Gara...
Parsi New Year celebrations illuminate Nagpur with joy and traditions
The vibrant Parsi community in Nagpur, along with their fellow community members across India, celebrated Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz or Nowruz, on Wednesday, August 16. This festive occasion holds immense cultural and spiritual significance as it marks the...
Mumbai’s Britannia & Co. Restaurant Celebrates 100 Glorious Years
The classic Mumbai Sundays are incomplete without a visit to the iconic Irani cafe located at Ballard Estate, Britannia & Co. Restaurant. Between the bustling city and colonial charm of Mumbai, this restaurant is known for its delicious Parsi food and is one of...
Parsis are choosing between extinction and purity. It’s not always a pretty choice
The Centre has revamped Jiyo Parsi scheme to arrest the declining population of Indian Parsis. For every 150 Parsis born in a year, there are 600 deaths.SHUBHANGI MISRASenior citizens playing cards at Cusrow Baug | Shubhangi Misra | ThePrintText Size: A- A+Mumbai,...
Observing Pateti: A Day Of Reflection And Repentance In Parsi Community
Pateti signifies the final day of the Parsi Calendar year before Navroz, the Parsi New Year. "Pateti" originates from the Iranian term "Patet," signifying repentance. Ashutosh M ShuklaPatet Pashemani | Similar to many Parsis, when Hanoz Mistry visits the Fire Temple...
