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Bhandara Refutes Blame of Moving Against His Mother
In a letter to the editor of the Daily Times in Pakistan, Isphanyar M. Bhandara; member of the Pakistan National Assembly writes… I, Mr Isphanyar M. Bhandara, MNA (PML-N), was extremely dismayed on...
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Rare, raw & exhilarating: Shiamak Davar’s Selcouth is a visual treat
Selcouth, according to Shiamak Davar, means ‘rare,’ and the performance his group put on under that name is certainly that. Rare, as in rarely has something as ambitious and accomplished been seen on...
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Zara maska laga ke! Iranian Cafes in Pune have the best bun maska & Chai
For decades, Iranian cafes have been a popular haunt for youngsters looking out for their daily quota of bun-maska and chai. Standing strong since 1964, Café Yezdan has seen modernization, contemporary...
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Navroze Around The World
For most people across the world, March 20th signifies little more than early morning rush hours, household chores and office deadlines to meet. They go about their business as per usual which — if you...
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Decoding Religion: Zoroastrianism
Ancient Persian faith perseveres today despite declining populations, limited presence on campus In an effort to further understand UTD’s diverse popluation, what follows is part one in a four-part...
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Adi Dastur: Obituary
Ardeshir Rustom Dastur passed away on Friday January 17 after a valiant struggle following complications of strokes. Leaving his loving wife Renate, his sister Nergez Mehta Mumbai and niece and family...
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Jamshedi Navroze 2014
On the occasion of Jamshedi Navroze 2014, we would like to wish all our readers Navroze Mubarak !! The Haftseen table below is laid out at Mehernaaz, Shovir and Ava Irani’s home in Mumbai, India...
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Zoroastrian text that pre-empted science’s latest discovery
As was recently reported in the news There’s no way for us to know exactly what happened some 13.8 billion years ago, when our universe burst onto the scene. But scientists announced Monday a...
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Frene Ginwala: African National Congress & Parsi connection
Dr. Frene Noshir Ginwala (born 25 April 1932)[1] is a South African journalist and politician who was the first Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa from 1994 to 2004.[2] She is an...
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Eminent Economist Rustom Cavasjee Cooper: The One That Got Away
The news of R C Cooper‘s passing last June, which I heard only recently, recalled an episode from the Shah Commission. Indira Gandhi was giving evidence or, rather, refusing to give evidence and...
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Ashmick Snack Shack: Pali naka’s Parsi pride
Karan Johar’s mom, Hiroo digs the dhansak. But that’s not why you need to make a call to Ashmick. By Roxanne Bamboat | Mumbai Mirror For burb residents who whine about Parsi cuisine joints opening...
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XVII North American Zoroastrian Congress 2014 in Los Angeles USA
Come December 29, 2014 and hundreds of Zarathushtis from North America and other parts of the world will gather in Los Angeles for the XVII North American Zarathushti Congress 2014. “Faith and Unity”...
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Rusi Dinshaw: Pakistan’s lone Parsi Test Cricketer Dies In Penury
Rusi Dinshaw, the only Parsi to have ever been selected in a Pakistan Test squad, passed away on Monday, and his death has brought into focus the failure of the PCB to look after its former players....
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How Salli Became An Integral Part Of Parsi Cuisine
Most of the city’s Parsi food-serving Irani restaurants are around Fort, and fried foods and sweets shop Camy Wafers has a sound and solid reputation among them for the quality of their salli, the...
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Singapore university confers honorary degree on Ratan Tata
India’s leading industrialist Ratan Tata was today conferred with a honorary degree of Doctor of Business by a Singaporean university for his achievements as a visionary entrepreneur and a societal...
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Parsi Cuisine in Artesia, California
Ever eaten Parsi food? Probably not, because you won’t find it in L.A. or SoCal, unless you have Parsi friends who invite you to their homes.But now there is one restaurant where you can taste it:...
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Boman Kohinoor of Britannia Restaurant: In conversation
Rajarshi Ray writes… On a visit to Britannia Restaurant in Ballard Estate, sometime in December 2011, a chat with Mr. Boman Kohinoor, opened up a lot of stories behind the Parsi and Irani cafes in...
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Sam Bahadur deserves the Bharat Ratna
The birth centenary of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw, who successfully led Indian troops in the battle for Bangladesh, serves as an occasion to honour the life of this great soldier, sadly ignored by...
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A proud Parsee: Lord Karan Bilimoria
British-Indian peer Lord Bilimoria is a Zoroastrian Parsee, a minority religion with its roots in ancient Persia. He tells Global how his cultural background has influenced his life and his work...
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Coffee on canvas: Jimmy Engineer
Jimmy Engineer’s innovative collaboration makes coffee beans an integral part of inspiring paintings. Author: Nithi Kaveevivitchai | Bangkok Post Few people can resist the aroma of coffee beans as...
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