Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways A significant national conversation on the future of the Parsi community unfolded in Mumbai on May 9, 2026, as the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) organized a major seminar titled “Parsis...
At a distinguished gathering held at the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace on May 9, industrialist, philanthropist, and Rasna Group Chairman Piruz Areez Khambatta formally launched his new book, Ashoi: The Zoroastrian Art of Success and Immortality, while also unveiling a...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the practice of excommunicating Parsi Zoroastrian women for entering interfaith marriages is discriminatory [Kantaru Rejeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association].A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant...
From Field Marshal Manekshaw to ‘Grand Old Lady’ Bhandari, philanthropic community has had a notable impact on state’s cultural tapestryThe residence of Tehmi ‘Bogga’ Bhandari that once hosted the likes of Hollywood stars, political heirs and diplomats. FileThe Parsi...
In the 1920s, when municipal corporator and civil engineer Muncherji Edulji Joshi, initiated a housing project for Parsi families in Dadar, his vision was to construct a model neighbourhood with two-storey buildings, large open spaces and gardens around them.A century...
A 2,000-year-old palace in the Republic of Georgia and a 1,500-year-old church in Iraq suggest Zoroastrians coexisted with people of other religions.The Gird-î Kazhaw archaeological site is in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, near the modern village of Bestansur....
If Delhi offered the community prospects for professional growth, the Parsis returned the favour in full spirit, across the fields of law, healthcare and architecture.It is well known that Parsis migrated to India some 1,300 years ago after being persecuted in their...
Founded in 1925, the Anjuman has anchored the Capital’s Parsi community for a century. Events include a photo exhibition and cultural performances.The Delhi Parsi Anjuman (DPA) building at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg was illuminated on Saturday as the community gathered...
Behshid Barkhordari made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with Isfahan Governor-General Mehdi Jamali-Nejad and provincial cultural heritage chief Amir Karamzadeh, Miras Aria reported.Barkhordari thanked the provincial officials for its cooperation in restoring...