The Parsi community shares a deep-rooted relationship with Mumbai (then Bombay), where much of its history unfolded. Concentrated largely in older neighbourhoods such as Colaba, Parsis were among the city’s earliest builders and traders. “Several streets were named by...
The Global Council of Zoroastrians Trust (GCZT) has announced a Rs 10 crore contribution from Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, describing it as the Trust’s first major donation and a milestone that will help it begin activating programs focused on community wellbeing.In a...
Retired Justice Rohinton Nariman addresses the Delhi Parsi Anjuman gathering on the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of the Anjuman.
Shahnaz Pestonji was a nurse, a mom, a grandmother and a wife. Her two daughters and her husband are now left with the grief of a tragic death after she was fatally stabbed in a North York plaza parking lot Thursday.Article by Gabriela Silva Ponte & Naama...
‘Parsiana’, the journal, which stood out as much for airing social issues as for taut writing and tight editing, is facing an imminent closure in a few monthsMUMBAI: Come October, ‘Parsiana’ will ‘go gentle into that good night’. Unheeding of its legion of admirers...
Satara Farmer Brings Back Rare Mango Once Grown Across Mumbai & Gifted to British RoyaltyArticle by Hiren Kumar Bose | The Better IndiaOn a quiet June morning in Vechale village in Maharashtra, as the wind rustles through rows of mango trees, one branch stands out...
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in a historic moment for cricket and Parsi legacy, Old Trafford's iconic B Stand was officially renamed the Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer Stand, making Engineer the first Indian cricketer to be honoured with a stand name at an...
Parsiana was founded in in November 1964 by Pestonji Warden. The magazine covered articles about the Parsis, their Zoroastrian religion, history, traditions, and the fierce debates that grips the small but vociferous community from time to time.Article by Manoj...
We are delighted to share that Tehmina Kaoosji, a respected journalist, communications strategist, and advocate for gender equality, has been named one of Tatler Asia’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025. This distinguished honour celebrates 300 of Asia’s most promising...