The celebration of Nowruz is becoming better known these days, possibly because UNESCO recognized it in 2010 as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity. And Wikipedia, calling it Persian New Year, lists around 20 countries where it is currently...
Two Leading Figures From Parsi Heritage Celebrate The UK – Portugal Business Awards
The UK-Portugal Business Awards, hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade in Portugal, brought together two leading figures from Parsi heritage, Lisa Bandari and Dr Ricardo Tavares. This event was designed to reward and publicly recognise the entrepreneurial...
Ba Humata Lecture Series: April 2024
The April 2024 Ba Humata Lecture shall be held on the theme “LOVE IS THE HIGHEST VIBRATION OF OUR DEEPEST REALIZATION”…Yasna 53.5 & Zarathushti PrayersSpeakersErvad Jal Panthaky (Canada)Mahshad & Farzan Tachakara (Iran, Canada & UK)Delshad Sidhwa...
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa Serving in Gaza
Dr. Feroze Y. Sidhwa a Trauma Surgeon from California is currently volunteering at the European Hospital Khan Younis in Gaza, Palestine.Dr. Sidhwa’s segment can be heard at the 30:00 Minute mark in the Democracy Now video segment below. More About Dr. Feroze Sidhwa...
Cowas Jehangir On Being The Vanguard Of His Family’s Rich Legacy
Walking into Cowas Jehangir’s office building in the historic part of the city instantly transports you back in time. Old Bombay, in its golden age, would be the best way describe it. A lift of a bygone era slowly takes us up to an office, the walls of which bear...
A new book talks about the rich legacy of Zoroastrian fire temples in Udwada, Gujarat
An excerpt from ‘Iranshah: A Legacy Restored’, by Zarin Amrolia.Article by Zarin Amrolia | Scroll Iranshah Ātash Behram temple in Udwada, Gujarat. | Divya Cowasji. An evening walk through the town gives one an opportunity to stop and greet the mobeds (ordained...
Parsi history, humour and food flowed at Bawa Bhonu & Gupshup in Kolkatta
Own the Past brought the Parsi community of Kolkata together to celebrate their legacy, culture and food ahead of NavrozJaismita Alexander | Telegraph IndiaNoomi Mehta and Cyrus Madan, prominent figures in Kolkata's Parsi community, regaled the audience with humorous...
