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Fracas in Parsi punchayat over hostel contract
On Tuesday, the trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) almost came to blows over the amount paid to the trust by the caterer at a BPP-run boy’s hostel in Tardeo’s Gamadia Colony. According to a...
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Five Gardens in Dadar Parsi Colony
Mumbai for kids: Five Gardens in Dadar Parsi Colony By The Guuide Team |Posted 14-May-2015 For over two years now, I’ve passed by this space every week, and we’ve (my kids and I) attempted a trip...
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The Maha Kumbh of the Parsees
The anniversary of the Atash Behram, the most sacred fire, at the sleepy town of Udvada, is when the community opens up to all comers, and with free delicious food for everyone. Parsees have always...
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The Achievements and Challenges of Young Mobeds in North America
A fantastic panel discussion amongst the young Mobeds in North America ensued at the recently concluded 17th North American Zoroastrian Congress in Los Angeles in December 2014. The panel was...
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Adil Dalal presented ‘Zero Defects’ Medal
Adil F. Dalal, CEO of Pinnacle Process Solutions International, Presented With the American Society of Quality’s Crosby ‘Zero Defects’ Medal Adil F. Dalal was presented with The Crosby Medal by...
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Iraq’s Hot New Religion: Zoroastrian
One of the smallest and oldest religions in the world is experiencing a revival in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan. The religion has deep Kurdish roots—it was founded by Zoroaster, also...
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Why Parsis don’t Burn or Bury their dead
An interesting outsider’s view http://www.speakingtree.in/spiritual-slideshow/seekers/faith-and-rituals/why-parsis-dont-bury-or-burn-their-dead
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Ban on Priests – clarifications on consequences of settlement
Clarification with regard to consequences of the Settlement of 17th February 2015 in the Ban on Priests Case On 27th April 2015, the Hon’ble Supreme Court approved the Settlement arrived at in...
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Zoroastrians’ passing of priesthood — and traditions
When Hormuz Mahveer Javat was 8, his parents popped an unusual question: “Do you want to become a priest? Hormuz Mahveer Javat, now a 14-year-old Grade 9 student in Mississauga, was tapped to be a...
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Jashan in the Baug
“Jashan in the Baug” On June 21, 2015 the Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation (OZCF), located on beautiful 10 acres of land, held a huge event of “Jashan in the Baug” on their premises at 1187...
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Can India’s Parsis survive their own success?
House of Fire By Nell Freudenberger In this interesting, well-researched piece, Nell examines the issues of Parsis (including inter-marriage, Madon’s case, Jiyo Parsi, etc.) and how they are affecting...
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Zoroastrian Bank relocates Dahisar Branch
Zoroastrian Bank inaugurated their newly relocated Dahisar Branch on 26 July 2015. Boman Irani of Rustomjee Builders was the Chief Guest and Shernaz Mehta, Chairperson of the Bank was the Guest of...
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Mumbai gets new Prayer Hall
A historic day for city structures and communities! The inauguration of a new prayer hall at the Worli BMC Complex for the use of members of all faiths. The Hall is funded by the Parsi community....
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Reformist Parsis get a Prayer Hall of their own
REFORMIST PARSIS GET A FUNERAL PRAYER HALL OF THEIR OWN IN WORLI Liberals score over conservatives Barred from prayer halls inside Doongarwadi for opposing the traditional method of disposing of dead...
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Everything Parsi – Culture Festival – Happening in Mumbai this August
Did you want to know more about the Parsis of India? Their culture, lifestyle, cuisine and great contribution to this nation. Look no further than Sofitel Mumbai BKC fromAugust 7th to 18th, 2015 which...
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Godrej typewriters reborn in a new avatar
Typewriter sculptor Jeremy Meyer gives second life to dead Godrej machines In 2009, after 54 years of production and millions of units capable of typing in 40 languages, Godrej & Boyce stopped...
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Redbridge Zoroastrians honour souls of the departed in holy month
The borough’s Zoroastrian community has been commemorating the souls of the dead. Former Redbridge Mayor Filly Maravala, who organises gatherings for the borough’s Zoroastrians, said Farvardigan, or...
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First Zs TV Program ( Station )
Dear All: We are recruiting for First Zoroastrian TV ( Program ) Station in entire EU and some part of Middle East and Far East. Please send your CV and any supportive idea to make our first TV...
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Navroze special: Remembering Adi Marzban
Were he with us, puckish humour and wacky wit intact, Parsi theatre’s finest writer-director Adi Marzban would have been 101. Generations of ardent fans agree no Navroze celebration was complete...
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Navroze Mubarak
NAVROZE MUBARAK!! Wishing you all a very Happy Navroze May this year bring good health, happiness, peace & prosperity. Thank-you for your consistent support !
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