From the Swiss Alps to Down Under, Parsi home chefs guarding a rich culinary tradition in distant lands speak to Sunday mid-dayIn bustling cities and quiet suburbs, far from their homeland, passionate Parsi cooks are meticulously recreating the comforting dishes of...
Octogenarian maestro Zubin Mehta is in Mumbai for the second consecutive year to conduct the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) at the NCPA, which will be held over two successive weekends. Although the global citizen considers Mumbai his home, he said when he looks...
Pakistan’s Renowned gynecologist, Dr. Zeryab Setna, has been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest honors. This accolade recognizes Dr. Setna’s remarkable contributions to women’s health and his pioneering work in gynecology. The President of Pakistan,...
Meheryar Rivetna, an active member of the library committee of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston (ZAH), has written and published a book Zarathustra: The Man And The Message. The book aims to dispel the myths pervasive in the Zoroastrian religion. Meheryar...
A photograph taken seven years before her passing says much about the life, times and character of the trailblazing Meherbai Tata The much-loved wife of Dorabji Tata and daughter in-law of Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata group, Meherbai Tata was a woman of...
Former Mumbai batsman passes away in Dubai at 90; will be known for his long club cricket journey that spanned generationsMehli Irani at the Bombay Gymkhana. Pic/mid-day archivesIt seems only yesterday that I visited Mehli Irani’s home in Byculla to interview him for...
The April 2021 Ba Humata lecture shall be on the topic: From Humata to Hvarashta: To Protect and Heal the Earth (Spentomad Gatha 48.12)The lecture is scheduled for Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM Pacific | 11:00 AM Eastern | 3:00 PM GMT | 8:30 PM Indian...
Dr. Farokh E. Udwadia is a legend in the medical field worldwide. He is also a proud Parsi Zarathushti and was invited as the Keynote speaker at the Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2017 In two frank and heartfelt speecheshe implores his fellow Parsis to find ways to thrive in...
Girish Kuber’s book has many interesting anecdotes of stories, struggles, trials and tribulations, and many jubilations behind the family’s journey.A lot is already known about the Tatas; one of India’s foremost business groups and family. Despite this, Girish Kuber’s...