‘Parsiana’, the journal, which stood out as much for airing social issues as for taut writing and tight editing, is facing an imminent closure in a few monthsMUMBAI: Come October, ‘Parsiana’ will ‘go gentle into that good night’. Unheeding of its legion of admirers...
Cowasji Patel Mango Variety Makes A Comeback
Satara Farmer Brings Back Rare Mango Once Grown Across Mumbai & Gifted to British RoyaltyArticle by Hiren Kumar Bose | The Better IndiaOn a quiet June morning in Vechale village in Maharashtra, as the wind rustles through rows of mango trees, one branch stands out...
Poona Parsee Panchayat seeks minority status for Parsi students in admission forms – Hindustan Times
The Poona Parsee Panchayat on July 22 made a formal appeal to educational authorities, requesting the explicit inclusion of the Zoroastrian-Parsi community under the minority category in admission forms and policies across institutions.Pune: The Poona Parsee Panchayat...
Marzi Pestonji recalls his days as background dancer in SRK’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’
Renowned choreographer Marzi Pestonji went down the memory lane and recalled his journey on how he bagged the opportunity to be a background dancer in ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’.Master Marzi, who is also fondly known as ‘Udi Baba’ will grace the stage of dance reality show...
The Guildhall London: A Zoroastrian Takeover !
Sunday July 23rd shall henceforth be remembered as the day that 350 Zarathushtis from all over the world took over the fabled Guildhall of London. The current building was originally built in the 1400’s and then restored in 1666 after the Great Fire of London. Today...
Ervad Zarrir F. Bhandara on a Blood Donation Crusade to Save Lives
Ervad Zarrir F. Bhandara is a true hero. He has donated his platelets and plasma over 538 times, saving over 1,614 lives. His selfless act of compassion has helped countless people in need.Ervad Bhandara is not only a lifesaver, but he is also an inspiration to us...
Sam Balsara to lead the Indian delegation to AdAsia ’23 Seoul
Sam Balsara, head of the Indian-owned Madison World will be the Leader of the Indian Delegation to the AdAsia'23 at Seoul. The AdAsia, a property of the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) is scheduled from October 24th. to 26th. 2023.Sam Balsara is a...
8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress Opens in London Today
The 8th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress opens in London today in a few hours. The 8WZYC will bring over 500 youth from 15 countries together for a 5 day Congress. 8WZYC is hosted by the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe and its Young Zoroastrians youth committee. The...
Exhibition: Influential Zoroastrians Exhibition at WZO House in London
Our dear friend and mentor Zerbanoo Gifford, the President of the World Zoroastrian Organization is hosting an impressive and wide ranging exhibition titled “Influential Zoroastrians” at the WZO House in Londo, UK. Below is a report of the same published in the...
