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SANTHOME – THE PARSI LOCALITY IN CHENNAI
Santhome – The Parsi locality in Chennai where you are welcomed with hugs San Thome Bascilica stands witness to many changes in the place For about a century, since dropping anchor in Chennai, the...
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Jal Edulji Amrolia’s gift to the Library
Ancient India & Iran Trust We were sad to hear last week of the death on 12 May of Jal Amrolia, a long-standing friend of the Ancient India and Iran Trust. Jal Edulji Amrolia was born in Zanzibar...
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WHY PARSIS CHOSE ELECTRIC CREMATORIUMS?
Because vultures are no more In this photo taken on May 10, 2016, a Parsi mourner (C) supports her parents as they leave after attending a funeral service of a member of the community at a prayer...
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India’s oldest newspapers – 1
The Mumbai Samachar is Asia’s oldest newspaper at 193 – MRINAL CHATTERJEE says it’s still going strong Living legends-I Asia’s oldest continuously published newspaper, the Mumbai Samachar, a Gujarati...
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India’s oldest newspapers – 2
As part of a special series, the HOOT looks at Jam-e-Jamshed, the voice of the Parsi at home and abroad, but also much more. MRINAL CHATTERJEE traces its origins and history Jam-e-Jamshed, issue of...
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SCHOOLS GET ARCHITECTS TO SAVE A CHAPTER OF THEIR OWN HISTORY
Old school: JB Petit High School. (TOI photo: Rizwan Mithawala) When the Bharda High School building was established in the 19th century, its neo-classical facade looked out on the vast expanse of the...
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RUSTOM M. GHADIALI ELECTED PRESIDENT OF INTER-RELIGIOUS ORGANISATION SINGAPORE
Rustom M. Ghadiali the President of the Parsi Zoroastrian Association of Singapore has been elected as the incoming President of the Inter-Religions Organization (IRO) of Singapore. Russi (as he is...
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PARSI WELFARE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Pune: The Poona Zarthosti Seva Mandal celebrated its 75th anniversary on Friday at Pudumjee Hall in Camp. The guest speaker for the event was Supreme Court judge Rohinton Nariman. Nariman said: “The...
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MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS PLANS PROJECTS TO STUDY AVESTAN AND VEDIC SANSKRIT
As per the proposal, the sacred language of Zoroastrians with close links to Vedic Sanskrit will be studied and researched from ancient times to know the confluence of both traditions You are using...
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Dr. Peshotan Dastur Hormazdyar Mirza (High Priest of Iranshah Atashbehram at...
Dr. Peshotan Dastur Hormazdyar Mirza is fantastic combination of religious fervour and technical excellence. Born at Udvada in November 1944, Dr. Peshotan Mirza acquired his priestly Education and...
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Dina Pestonji – Every Obstacle is an Opportunity
My name is Dina Pestonji. At 29 years of age, I had a massive stroke requiring emergency brain surgery. When I woke up, I had no voice and couldn’t move the right side of my body. I had become an...
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Zoroastrian Club is 100
Zoroastrian Club is 100 After the Dae mah jashan on June 11, 2016, the 100-year-old Zoroastrian Club (ZC) of Secunderabad felicitated Perviz Nalladaru for her outstanding services in the field of...
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Uthamna Service now on Whatsapp
Today, we launch our hugely popular Uthamna SMS Service, on Whatsapp – mainly for those outside India who wish to subscribe. Just add 9892219340 to your contact list and send “Subscribe” to that no....
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Delhi – where Parsis let their food do the talking
Today, over 700 Parsis live in the NCR and pursue various businesses and government jobs. The Mengusi Parsi Dharamshala on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg . The flavourful Parsi Dhanshak and the...
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Del Irani – An Indian face on Australia TV
Del Irani is an award-winning journalist and TV presenter, who’s hosted shows on Australian and international television. She is currently the Finance Presenter on ABC News’ flagship breakfast show,...
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The Untold Story of Quetta’s Parsi Community
In the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful mountains, Quetta’s Parsi Colony is picture-perfect. The lush green trees sway in the breeze. There is a rare feeling of trust: instead of the common...
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CAFÉ SPICE NAMASTE SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL RECYCLING AWARD
Hospitality & Catering News Café Spice Namaste, Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala’s flagship restaurant, won a coveted National Recycling Award for Waste Prevention (Commercial Category) at a ceremony held...
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Sketch of a Sleeping Beauty, Udvada
Sketch of a Sleeping Beauty – an interesting travelogue – very well written. theunexploredworld On my recent trip to Vapi, I decided to take a day’s tour to the nearby Parsi coastal village called...
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PARSI WEEKLIES UNITE
The coming together of the Parsi community’s oldest newspaper—Jam-e-Jamshed— and its youngest one — Parsi Times — have created a stir in the community. Members have not taken kindly to this development...
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