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....
The Parsi community in Navsari has opposed the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) plan to acquire a portion of the sacred Doongerwadi (Tower of Silence) land for road widening, calling for an alternative alignment that spares the site.The protest followed a...
From a gated community for her Zoroastrian faith in Pakistan's megacity Karachi, 22-year-old Elisha Amra has waved goodbye to many friends migrating abroad as the ancient Parsi community dwindles. https://youtu.be/Nwaw6J87E0Q?feature=shared Soon the film student hopes...
The ‘Bhikha Behram no kuvo’ enshrines the name of the man who sank it in 1725.Article by Bachi Karkaria | ScrollMembers of the Parsi community at the Bhika Behram well in Mumbai's Churchgate area. | Hoshaang Gotla You’ve passed it many a time, emerging from Churchgate...
Parsis have a unique connection with their motorcycles, treating them like family and keeping them in pristine condition for generations. In this episode of History on Wheels with the Vintage Zoroastrian Bikers of Bombay, we explore their love for bikes, the...
This iconic Mumbai Parsi community culture club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food Established in 1934, a cultural club spearheaded by the Parsi community looks back upon the illustrious journey as it celebrates its 90th anniversary Article by...
Rohinton Nariman: A brilliant mind and a fearless judge On February 14, the Parsi community of Secunderabad and Hyderabad felicitated Delhi-based Retired Justice Nariman at the Parsi DharamsalaBy Beyniaz Edulji | News Meter Hyderabad: If it weren’t the judge’s gavel,...
ZASHA Retreat 2025World Zoroastrian Women’s Leadership Retreat 2025: Embracing Sacred LeadershipAfter the resounding success of the World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum, we invite you to be part of an extraordinary women’s summit. The ZASHA Retreat is creating a...