The forgotten characters of Tata Steel
IN SEPTEMBER 1945, E. M. Forster, who had been hired by George Orwell to host a literary programme for BBC’s India service, chose to discuss a slim book called “A Steel Man in India”. It was a memoir...
View ArticleHow a new prayer hall is changing funeral patterns in Mumbai’s Parsi community
After more than a decade of controversy, a growing number of Mumbai’s Parsi Zoroastrians are now choosing to cremate their deceased loved ones instead of consigning them to the traditional Towers of...
View ArticleIs Anahita Dhondy rewriting the future of the cookbook?
A 25-year-old chef’s book may change the way recipes are served up to readers in India “When I entered I got the aroma of jasmine flowers. So I told my mum, we’ll dry a batch of jasmine and put it in...
View ArticleNorth American Zarathushti Leaders Gather in Detroit Michigan for FEZANA AGM...
Over 100+ Zoroastrians from all over the United States and Canada will gather this weekend for the Annual General Meeting of FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America. This is...
View ArticleRecalling history
When people talk about the Parsi community, it is inevitable that the conversations turn to Fire Temples and the Parsi form of worship, which is unusual and unique to the community. There is a...
View ArticleUpcoming Events at the Everlasting Flame Program in New Delhi
Dr. Shernaz Cama the head of the PARZOR Foundation informs us…. “As we enter this Phase of the Everlasting Flame Programme we look forward to having you with us . Please see the attachments below and...
View ArticlePakistan Parsi community’s migration alarming
KARACHI: As you enter the Parsi Colony from MA Jinnah Road you experience a strange feeling. You are truly taken away by the architecture of beautiful bungalows and houses. But then you are taken aback...
View ArticleZarathushti Kids from Michigan Perform an English version of Chaiye Hame...
At the 29th Annual General Meeting of FEZANA, the hosts Zoroastrian Association of Michigan hosted a Gala Event. The performance by the kids of ZAOM was part of the entertainment segment.A completely...
View ArticleWhite House Honours Kayhan Irani as Champion of Change
Good friend of Parsi Khabar, and an amazingly talented artist, writer and theater personality Kayhan Irani goes to the White House !!! From AAM On Wednesday, the White House will recognize ten...
View ArticlePress Release: FEZANA 29th Annual General Meeting in Detroit Michigan
The 29th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America was held over Friday 29th April to Sunday May 01, 2016. The AGM was hosted by the Zoroastrian Association...
View ArticleThe Story of God: Zoroastrianism
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman is an American television documentary series that premiered on the National Geographic Channel on April 3, 2016. The six-part series features actor Morgan Freeman...
View ArticleParsiana at its best
“When I proposed this idea to Meher (Marfatia) so many years ago, she coincidentally had the same idea along with her friend, psychiatrist Dr Parveen Dadachanji. Article by Malavika Sangghvi | Mid Day...
View ArticleNo One Better than Zubin Mehta for the Bharat Ratna
India’s highest civilian award should be given to someone who is admired by everyone — like Zubin Mehta. Written by Anil Dharker | Indian Express Zubin Mehta’s name would be a wonderful — and fully...
View ArticleThe Religion that the Iranian Mullahs Fear Most
Over the past few decades, Iran has seen a revival in the native religion that predates Islam—something that the ayatollahs desperately want to suppress. Article by Zenobia Ravji | The Tower Ask...
View ArticleFunding Parsi Higher Education in India
The US based non-profit Foundation for Excellence (FFE www.ffe.org) has developed a financially sustainable method for higher education for the smart and talented youth in India. The San...
View ArticleParsi indulgence on a plate
Perzen Patel, who is in the city to give us a sample of Parsi wedding food, talks to SUSANNA MYRTLE LAZARUS about how her blog grew into a catering business Chicken farcha, dhansak, patra ni machhi,...
View ArticleArman Ariane: Claremont clothier’s religion, Zoroastrianism, a good fit for...
A men’s clothier in Claremont was interviewed by Morgan Freeman for his “The Story of God” miniseries, and somehow did not provide him with a coat of many colors. by David Allen, dailybulletin.com The...
View ArticleNenshad Bardoliwalla At BigDataSV 2016
Enabling ‘Excel people’ to work with Big Data | #BigDataSV Back in 2013, at BigDataNYC, Paxata, Inc. announced the launch of the company on theCUBE, from the SiliconANGLE Media team, and since then the...
View ArticleMasters Paeridaeza: Lovely farmstay at Gholvad
Rashna and Porus Master have started a new Bed and Breakfast in Gholvad. Per their write up…. One can book online on SaffronStays Our speciality The homestay near Bordi Beach offers 2 lovely rooms, a...
View ArticleIt’s Raining Zarathushti Kids in Seattle
Nestled in the northwest corner of the US lies a city where not only does the rain come pouring down, but so do adorable Zoroastrian babies. Our once small ZSWS (Zoroastrian Society of Washington...
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