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...
If Delhi offered the community prospects for professional growth, the Parsis returned the favour in full spirit, across the fields of law, healthcare and architecture.It is well known that Parsis migrated to India some 1,300 years ago after being persecuted in their...
Even as the Parsis celebrate Navroz on Friday by visiting fire temples, decorating homes, wearing traditional attire and spending time with the family, in Sanjan, South Gujarat, from where it all began several centuries ago, only a few Parsi families reside. Located...
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,...
A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav village, Hansot taluka, where smugglers stole cash and silver ornaments worth ₹1.36 lakh.A burglary took place at a 100-year-old palace in Ilav village, Hansot taluka, where smugglers stole cash and silver...
For the first time, the centuries-old Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), which has over 25,000 members, is attempting to facilitate a voluntary group insurance scheme within the community, primarily to support its ageing and geriatric population.Eshan Kalyanikar | Times of...
The ancient religion is estimated to have less than 100,000 practicing followers worldwide.By Eric Killelea, Religion ReporterFeb 6, 2025The Bhandara Atash Kadeh in Houston. Courtesy of Bhandara Atash KadehMahtab Dastur is an 18-year-old student at Rice University in...