How Mumbai’s first music club transformed Hindustani classical from an imperial privilege into a cultural movement that shaped the nation’s musical identityHow did Hindustani classical music escape the narrow confines of exclusive imperial durbars to find its place in...
This exhibition traces the Parsi gara’s passage across oceans, trade, and timeAshdeen Lilaowala and Bhasha Chakrabarti’s recent exhibition at Rhode Island School of Design traces the Parsi gara’s journey across oceans, trade routes, and generations.Article by Banwesh...
It began with a moment of audacity. A 19-year-old student from Jai Hind College, mesmerised by a soprano’s power, mustered the courage to ask a simple question: “What form of singing is this?” When she told him it was opera, he left with a premonition. A decade later,...
Parsis settled in Madras ran most of the single-screen theatres in the city since mid-1910sArticle by Sriram V | The HinduAn old poster for Casino Theatre, Madras | Photo Credit: Music Academy archives Cinema theatres and Parsis – both are dwindling in numbers. This...
Shelley Subawalla sells Parsi spices not just for business, but to keep her community’s traditions alive“For every spice mix that I sell, I give a recipe on how to make the dish. So even a nonParsi can make a popular dish...
In a bold and beautiful effort to bring Zoroastrian culture to the global fashion scene, Xenia Byramji, a designer with deep roots in the community, has launched a fashion brand that merges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Simply titled Xenia, the...
On Friday morning, Israel struck major nuclear facilities in Iran, in what it said was "pre-emptive military action" aimed at thwarting the nation’s attempts to build nuclear weapons. Article by Heena Khandelwal | Indian Express Although Zoroastrians form the...
In a compelling new episode of And Now, Love, host Cynthia Marks is joined by Dr. Niaz Kasravi—nationally recognized expert on criminal justice reform and human rights—for an unflinching conversation about equity, courage, and collective action.From her immigrant...
The Journey of the Soul After Death — A Zoroastrian PerspectiveDelivered at Devlali Agiary | June 12, 2025We are honored to share a powerful and enlightening speech by Ervad Rooyintan Nozer Mehenty, delivered at Devlali Agiary on June 12, 2025. Drawing deeply from...