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BBC News Keeping Zoroastrianism alive after 3,000 years
Followers of one of the world’s oldest religions have been celebrating their holiest day of the year, with a nervous eye on their dwindling numbers.
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Special Cover released on Iranshah
A Special cover was released on Zoroastrian Atash Behram during Valsad philatelic exhibition on 19th December 2015 .Sspo Mr. Macwan, Valsad released the special cover By M.Gulrez...
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Telangana is second State to set up Zoroastrian jury
With Telangana setting up a 15-member Zoroastrian jury to aid the settlement of marriage and divorce, the Parsis in the State can decide on such matters within the community. Telangana becomes the...
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IUU – days 2 & 3 and summing up
The second day of the first ever Iranshah Udvada Utsav started with two fun filled participatory activities. The Heritage Walks and The Treasure Hunt had droves of people walking or running through the...
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Adar Poonawalla sets up Rs 100 cr fund to aid waste removal
Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India has announced to set up Rs 100 crore fund under the Adar Poonawalla Clean City Movement (APCCM) in partnering with Pune Municipal Corporation and Noble...
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Why is India’s wealthy Parsi community vanishing?
Udvada is an obscure hamlet in India’s western Gujarat state which houses the holiest fire of India’s Parsi community. Legend has it that it was consecrated some 12 centuries ago on the nearby Sanjan...
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15th Zoroastrian Games – Chicago
Dear friends and followers – Early Bird Registration officially opens for the 15th Zoroastrian Games, this Monday, Jan. 25. We invite you to learn more about one of the most popular Zoroastrian events...
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13-year-old Zoroastrian priest keeps tradition alive
When Hormuz Javat was 8 years old, he faced a pretty serious decision: did he want to begin training as a Zoroastrian priest? He’d have to begin soon because the training took four years, building up...
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K1 and K2 climb a peak
Kahaan, 9, and Kabir, 7, add their mite to a 3,000-year-old faith My grandsons had their Navjote ceremony last Saturday, initiating them into Zoroastrianism. Getting two little boys to sit still and...
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PARSIS NEED RESERVATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
Parsis need reservations in educational institutes: chairman, Bombay Parsi Punchayet Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) is the world’s largest Parsi-Zoroastrian institution. It administers affairs of the...
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Zoroastrian Delegation to Deliver Panel Discussion at United Nations HQ
AS PART OF THE 60TH COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (CSW) NEW YORK, January 13, 2016 – FEZANA will be participating at the 60th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Conference to be held at the UN...
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This weekend, head to Dahanu for Chikoo Fest
Head to Gholvad in Dahanu taluka this weekend to get a taste of a fruit that, despite its high nutritional value, has almost disappeared from the local market.Dahanu, located around 150km from Mumbai,...
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Kurdish Muslims abandoning Islam for Zoroastrianism
The small, ancient religion of Zoroastrianism is being revived in northern Iraq. Followers say locals should join because it’s a truly Kurdish belief. Others say the revival is a reaction to extremist...
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Karan Billimoria named Chairman of Cambridge School’s Board
Indian-origin British entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria has been appointed as the Chairman of the Advisory Board of the prestigious Cambridge Judge Business School. Bilimoria, 54, Founder and Chairman...
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The Guiness Record Holding Zoroastrian Woman’s Journey
What one word comes to mind when you think Crochet, Charity and Achievement? Zoroastrian. I’ve grown up with an immensely talented Bapaiji who created beautiful things throughout her life and which was...
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Darius Modi completes Martab
Darius C Modi, son of Er. Cyrus and Binaifar Modi and grandson of Er. Phiroze and Khorshed Modi and Late Er. Erach and Late Roshan Modi, completed his Martab on Roj Daepmeher, Mah Amardad, 1385 YZ...
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Survey on Decreasing Demographics of Parsi/ Irani/ Zarthustis
Dear Well Wishers of the Community: Change in not necessary, survival is not mandatory…DEMING. This survey was done in two parts in January 2016. Part 1 via hard copy as reported in Paradigm Shift,...
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Dolly Dastoor Among Fifty Indo-Canadians Honoured as ‘Bridge Builders’
Fifty prominent Indo-Canadians were recognized in Ottawa recently for promoting and fostering India-Canada relations. Dolly Dastoor a dear friend and the current editor of the FEZANA Journal, and past...
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The Everlasting Flame – Zoroastrianism in History & Imagination
A SOAS Centenary Exhibition: The Everlasting Flame, Zoroastrianism in History and Imagination Date: 19 March 2016Time: 10:00 AM Finishes: 31 May 2016Time: All Day Venue: National Museum, New Delhi Type...
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Nergis Mavalvala played part in discovery of gravitational waves
Pakistani-born astrophysicist Dr Nergis Mavalvala was among the team of eagled-eyed scientists who, for the first time, observed ripples in the fabric of spacetime called gravitational waves. The...
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