Ba Humata Lecture Series: October 2023
The October 2023 Ba Humata Lecture Series shall be on the Theme: IN LIFE – FOCUS ON THE INVINCIBLE IN THE INVISIBLE Reference: The Gathas including Yasna 47.1, 2, 3, and other Zarathushti Prayers...
View ArticleZoroastrianism, The Great Deluge, Human History: Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia I
The iRonik Show on youtube speaks with Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia. iRonik writes: We have done a few episodes on Hinduism and our spiritual history, going ahead we do want to understand about other...
View ArticleTata & Godrej: Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create...
Two iconic legacies come together for the first time to create a luxury haven in Mumbai Taj The Trees, a luxury hotel in Mumbai, is a melange of two iconic legacies coming together for the first time,...
View ArticleUnlocking the secrets of the Parsi gene: What makes them live longer,...
A life sciences firm has turned to this community to understand how certain diseases occur in the general population Written by Anuradha Mascarenhas | Indian Express The project, started by a...
View ArticleDadar Parsee Gymkhana Membership Dispute: ‘Nobody seems to want to do...
Five years on, Parsi woman’s fight continues for membership of son after five changes of dates for hearing in three months at the SC; Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana allegedly rejected it over his...
View Article‘Am I going to feel anything?’: Young Zoroastrians reconnect with their faith
Looking to ensure a future for the aging, mostly immigrant Zoroastrian community, the faith’s leaders in the United States are rallying young Zoroastrians to make friendships across demographic lines...
View ArticleMajestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
TEHRAN – The hot summer, unauthorized deep-water drilling, and other challenges associated with the changing climate are threatening to destroy invaluable cultural landmarks including Naqsh-e Rostam,...
View ArticleThreads: A Decade Of Ashdeen: 13 Indian women and the Parsi Garas they wore
A new photo exhibition that begins tomorrow tells the inspiring stories of 13 non-Instagram influencers and the Parsi Garas they wore Article by Shweta Shiware | Mid-Day Based in New Delhi, sisters Dr...
View ArticleParsi Delicacies in the USA
We received the following update from Roshni Kharoliwalla who runs ParsiDelicacies.com I am reaching out to you regarding my effort of helping Zoroastrian women in India support their home-based...
View Article16 Parsis take part in the Himalayan Challenge Drive 2023
Naheed Divecha writes in to inform us that there were 16 Parsis amongst the over 100 participants who took part in the 2023 version of the Himalayan Challenge Drive. There were 64 self driven cars,...
View ArticleToronto Zoroastrians Begin Construction at the OZCF Place of Worship
Construction Begins for OZCF Place of Worship. FEZANA Member Association Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation Breaks Ground and Begins Construction of its Place of Worship FEZANA is thrilled to...
View ArticleOne Woman’s Fight for Justice & Equality in Historic Bombay: Book Review
The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey What’s it About? Bombay’s only female solicitor, Perveen Mistry, grapples with class divisions, sexism, and complex family dynamics as she seeks justice...
View ArticleLord Karan Bilimoria: ‘I sold beer from my car boot. Now I’m in the House of...
‘I sold beer from my car boot. Now I’m in the House of Lords’ How I Made A Million: Cobra Beer tycoon Baron Bilimoria has a refreshing tale to tell Article By Lauren Shirreff | The Telegraph Lord...
View ArticleAshdeen Brings the Parsi Gara Experience to London
Ashdeen is bringing the Parsi Gara experience to London for the first time in collaboration with Aashni + Co. The exhibition, which opens today, will feature our signature pieces like this French Rose...
View ArticleParsi Wells in Navsari become Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
News 18 Gujarat has a video segment on the topic Parsi’s foresight, wells became rainwater harvesting tanks The segment is in Gujarati, but explains the historic nature of the wells in Parsi Mohollas...
View ArticleFacets of Faith: Ancient religion Zoroastrianism set to celebrate a special...
One of Zoroastrianism’s Gahambar celebrations is being observed through Monday. Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion that developed in the areas now called Iran and India. By Aby Leila Pitchford |...
View ArticleIn The Heart Of Secunderabad Lies A 176-YO Parsi Temple With Splendour...
The Parsi community has had a profound impact on the cultural and economic landscape of the country. Over the centuries, they have preserved their unique culture, traditions, and Zoroastrian faith....
View ArticleSoli Sorabjee was secular, an independent Attorney General and strong...
If he were a judge, Sorabjee would have considered hate speech as verbal violence, Justice Viswanathan added. Justice KV Viswanathan Article by Debayan Roy | Bar and Bench Supreme Court judge Justice...
View ArticleMumbai’s Parsi sahibs have an inconvenient secret—tribal cousins in distant...
There’s a subtle caste system in place. Most Mumbai Parsis don’t want to discuss their tribal brethren. Priests refuse to live in the villages and no fire temples have been built. Article by Shubhangi...
View ArticleThis Hindu-Zoroastrian wedding in Tuscany was a celebration of culture, food...
Ahilya Kaul and Yashan Cama’s two-day summer wedding in Tuscany combined Indian traditions with Italian elements Article By Praachi Raniwala When you can get married anywhere in the world, how do you...
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