Mumbai’s historic Parsi Tower of Silence cemetery on Malabar Hill, established in 1672, has been honored with a heritage plaque under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Mumbai Legacy Project. The plaque, mounted on a pole near the main entrance at Kemps...
ZASHA Retreat Launches: A Landmark Gathering of Zoroastrian Women Leaders at the ASHA Centre
Today marks the opening of the inaugural ZASHA World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat, a transformative, week-long gathering of dynamic Zoroastrian women leaders from around the globe. Hosted at the serene and historic ASHA Centre, this multigenerational...
The Woebegone Parsi Cricketing Exodus
I am quizzing Eric Billimoria on the first floor of the iconic Parsi Gymkhana. Perpendicularly to my right, the announcement speaker bolted to the thick, diagonal wooden beams above us has caught rust, its hue approximating the mud brown of the pitch square as the...
This Indian Fiat 1100 owned by Anosh and Fram Dhondy has done over 9 lakh kms
Few people in the world preserve and maintain their cars as well as the Parsis. The Parsis, one of the oldest communities in modern India, particularly those residing in and around Mumbai, are renowned for their impeccable upkeep of vintage cars from a bygone era....
Navsari Parsi community celebrated the traditional ghee-khichdi to bring rain
The nature-loving Parsi community who settled in India from Iran are still preserving their heritage, like the Shravana month of Hindus, the Khichdi program for rejoicing Varsarani with spirituality in the holy Bahman month is still being preserved and still clinging...
Why is Indian Parsi Community Obsessed with Classic Cars?
The Indian Parsi community is typically known for having a deep passion for automobiles, in general, and classic vehicles, in particular.If you want to experience the true passion for classic cars in India, then you must pay a visit to the lovely Indian Parsi...
Tanaz Godiwalla’s Condiments Now Available in the USA on Amazon
The wait is finally over as Parsi culinary legend, Tanaz Godiwalla, brings her line of condiments, "A Parsi Affair," across the US through Amazon Prime.With the launch of 'A Parsi Affair' on Amazon Prime, we hope to bring the unique and delectable taste of Parsi...
Blood, sweat and Percy-verence!
Percy Hakim, 85, legendary swimming and water polo coach, mentor to a legion of Mumbai swimmers and water polo players, passed away on Sunday. He was cremated at Shivaji Park on Monday morningPercy HakimArticle by Hemal Ashar | Mid-DayThere is a bright light in heaven...
The pioneering Parsi adventurers: Indian cyclists who conquered the world
From rugged mountains to bustling cities and serene countryside, cyclists have been embarking on daring expeditions, experiencing the world in a unique and exhilarating way. With each turn of the pedal, they weave through diverse landscapes, discovering hidden gems,...
