A tribute on his death centenary by Marzban Jamshedji Giara He was a self made and large hearted man, financier and business magnate. He was born at Bharuch on 30th April 1845 of poor parents. He lost his father when he was a child and his mother brought the children to Bombay from Bharuch when he… Continue reading Sir Shapoorji Burjorji Bharucha
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Magaj Nu Lockdown ft. Shri Yazdi Karanjia
Our dearest friend and legendary Parsi theater artist Yazdi Karanjia has started a series of short skits during the COVID-19 lockdown. You can see all of them on the Youtube channel: Bawaji Ni Double Dhamaal Boss no mijaaj rangilo, ne ena editor “KAVARANA” no mijaaj gotala maarvano…. Have aai gotala thi boss ni company nu… Continue reading Magaj Nu Lockdown ft. Shri Yazdi Karanjia
Soon, heritage status for fire temples
Mumbai, July 3 47 Parsi structures, including 4 Atash Behrams, in city’s heritage list Parsis across the city were cheering on Thursday when, after a long battle that has lasted over six years, their sacred fire temples including the four Atash Behrams have been proposed for receiving heritage status, which will safeguard these beautiful century-old… Continue reading Soon, heritage status for fire temples
Parsis may be silenced by success
By Sudha Ramachandran BANGALORE – The clock is ticking for one of India’s most prosperous communities, the Parsis. Always small, the Parsi population is diminishing at an alarming rate, prompting fears that the community may not survive the century. According to the 2001 census, India has less than 70,000 Parsis, a 40% drop from 1941,… Continue reading Parsis may be silenced by success
India’s Parsees: Slow breeders
From The Economist print edition Apr 17th 2008 | DELHI Adherents of an ancient faith worry about its disappearance TWO of India’s biggest business clans—Tata and Godrej—are Parsees, descendants of Zoroastrians, who fled the Muslim invasion of Persia for India more than 1,000 years ago. But well though some of its members have done, the… Continue reading India’s Parsees: Slow breeders
Zoroastrian helps keep the traditions of ancient religion alive
An interview with Dr. Farzana Irani. Irani was born and raised in India, where she graduated from medical school. She immigrated in 1978 to Albany, where she is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Niskayuna. She and her husband, Khushru, live in Loudonville. They have three sons: Khoozan, 25; Perzan, 23; and Farzad, 19. What is… Continue reading Zoroastrian helps keep the traditions of ancient religion alive
Parsi community caught in contradiction
Paris community is caught in a contradiction, a community whose numbers are fast dwindling but is adamant on shutting its doors on the children of mixed marriages. It is an old debate that has resurfaced with a group of liberals trying yet again to coax orthodox Parsis to allow the children of intermarriages to practice… Continue reading Parsi community caught in contradiction
