There is something incredibly heartwarming and hopeful happening right now in the beautiful English countryside. This week, our global youth movement took a massive leap forward as the 3rd World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum (WZYLF) officially got underway at the...
Bheja Fry: Dr Mazda Turel Brings the Human Side of Neurosurgery to Life
Mumbai-based neurosurgeon Dr Mazda Turel has added “author” to his already distinguished resume with the release of his debut book, Bheja Fry, published by Juggernaut Books. Drawing from decades of experience in operating theatres, consulting rooms, and the deeply...
Remembering Nariman Mehta of Nowroze Baug Mumbai
Aspi Ustad writes about the passing of Nariman MehtaOur Community Lost a GemA true social worker to the core. A man of his word. A person you could rely on. A true Karma Yogi. Selfless devotion for 70 years helping people. An innovator of ideas for social schemes....
Zoroastrian Trailblazer Zerbanoo Gifford Honored as Founding Fellow at GW University Global Launch
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a moving tribute to a lifetime of global activism and spiritual leadership, the Zoroastrian community joined scholars and changemakers at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum on March 31, 2026. The occasion marked the...
Love Letters: Divya Cowasji
With forgiveness and restraint, Divya Cowasji has reimagined her family history in enigmatic storytelling photographs Back in 2018, the talented and thoughtful young filmmaker, photographer Divya Cowasji lost her beloved grand-aunt Dinoo and grandmother Minnie, and in...
Sri Lanka’s Parsi community and the enduring story of Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is one of the smallest religions in the world in terms of adherents. In Sri Lanka, the faithful number only around 40 to 60 people. Yet this tiny community has left an outsized mark on the country’s commercial landscape.The Parsis, as the Zoroastrians...
Iran’s ancient treasures face threat from bombing, scholars warn
The palace of Darius I at Persepolis / Alamy Damage to Iran’s world heritage sites Sir, We are deeply concerned not only about the humanitarian impact of the war in Iran but also about reports of damage to that country’s cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is always...
Jehangir patel Delivers the First Farrokh Jijina Memorial Talk at KhakiLab
Khaki Lab writes in..At our First Farrokh Jijina Memorial Talk #ChroniclingACommunity, journalist and editor Jehangir R Patel told the story of @parsiana magazine from its origins and objectives to the difficult decision of ceasing publication. He also spoke about...
Despite shared roots, for Parsis, India — not Iran — is home
They fled to India back in the eighth century after more than 100 years of religious persecution following the Arab invasion of Iran and assimilated completely into IndiaWith Iran so much in the news, I find even my peripheral connection to the country evokes...

