Meet the Kavinas, one of the only two Parsi families in Kerala
Dressed in regular ‘nighties’ with a dash of sacred ash on their forehead, Rathi and Dhan Kavina could easily pass off as Malayalis. But a look around their modest flat reveals a picture of Prophet...
View ArticleMessage of Zoroastrianism must be heard worldwide: Iran President
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has sent a message to the 11th World Zoroastrian Congress, expressing hope the meeting could help spread the message of divine religions the world badly needs. In a...
View ArticleMs. Bachi Daruwala
“I can and I will”– Here’s the story of a woman who believed that nothing was impossible if one had put his or heart to it. She’ll remain an inspiration to generations of hospitality professionals for...
View Article11th World Zoroastrian Congress, Perth 2018 – A Brief Report
The 11th World Zoroastrian Congress – Post Congress Report A very big Thank You to all the delegates and speakers who flew into Perth, Australia from over 14 different countries to join the 11th World...
View ArticleManashni – May 2018
The Official Newsletter of the Australian Zoroastrian Association of New South Wales Click Here to read the full issue Manashni_May 2018
View ArticleWorld Zoroastrian Congress Awards – 2018
The World Zoroastrian Congress Awards – 2018 were given away at a glittering ceremony in Perth on 3 June 2018. The following is the list of awardees, along with a brief description of each awardee :...
View ArticleRoshan Khursheed Bharucha part of six member federal cabinet in Pakistan
A six-member caretaker federal cabinet appointed by interim prime minister Justice (retd) Nasirul Mulk was sworn-in on Tuesday. President Mamnoon Hussain administered oath to the interim cabinet at the...
View ArticleWZO Grand Patron Ambassador Jamsheed Marker passes away
21 June 2018 WZO Grand Patron and World’s longest-serving Pakistani Ambassador Jamsheed Marker passes away WZO Grand Patron and veteran Pakistani diplomat Jamsheed Marker passed away in Karachi on 21...
View ArticleProfessor John Hinnells : Obituary
Determined expert on Zoroastrianism who founded degree courses on world religion and zipped across the world on crutches As a child sick with tuberculosis of the bone, John Hinnells spent the best...
View ArticleAhmedabad Parsi community loses PORUS Jehangirji Karanjawala
Ahmedabad Parsi community lost one amongst their own a human being It was a very sad day for Ahmedabad Parsi community on very important religious day – 5th Gatha, a day also called as “Pateti”, 16th...
View ArticleMumbai Samachar’s Hormusji Cama Appointed Chairman Of ABC
Hormusji N Cama, Director, Mumbai Samachar was unanimously elected as the Chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for the year 2018-2019. He was earlier the President of Indian Newspaper...
View ArticleMission Safeer-Thirty Seven Days to Freedom
The documentary “Mission Safeer-Thirty Seven Days to Freedom” is the a true story of cargo ship Motor Vessel Safeer. (M. V. Safeer) To its misfortune, Safeer docked in Kuwait and was unloading its...
View ArticleTrains to halt at Sanjan Station
GUJARAT EXPRESS & FLYING RANEE SUPERFAST TRAIN GIVEN HALT AT SANJAN STATION ON 16th NOVEMBER, 2018 FOR ONE DAY ONLY In order to facilitate members of Parsi community to attend the celebration of...
View ArticleZOROASTRIANS ADDED TO THE NATIONAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
ZOROASTRIANS ADDED TO THE NATIONAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE For over two decades, the ZTFE has been lobbying the UK Government to include a Zoroastrian representative as part of the faiths and belief...
View ArticleMonth-Long Feast In Colaba Celebrates Parsi Lagan Fare
The pop-up curated by Perzen Patel, known for her catering service The Bawi Bride Kitchen, will feature dishes authentic to the community and common to a Parsi wedding menu Mamaji’s curry and rice If...
View ArticleHow a Parsi theatre group in UP’s Dankaur has been weaving social fabric for...
A rehearsal session at Drona Natya Mandal at Dankaur in Greater Noida; Parsi theatre is known for giving importance to width of the stage, number of curtains and chandeliers and wooden cutouts.(Sunil...
View ArticleTrump Interviews Parsi Law Professor
Trump Interviews Parsi Law Professor to Take Up DC Circuit Court Seat Vacated by Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh President Donald Trump reportedly interviewed Indian American law professor Neomi...
View ArticleParsis, Jews join hands for Masina Hospital restoration
Spread across eight acres, the cost of restoring the facade, internal structure and roof of the premises is estimated at ₹22 crore The restoration plans of 116-year-old Masina Hospital in Byculla will...
View ArticleIIM(A) PROF. Dinyar Pestonjee AWARDED
Dr. D.M. Pestonjee, who served the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad for over two decades (1979-2001) as professor of Organizational Behavior, has recently received the Indian Academy of...
View ArticleUS Navy Scientist, Dr. Adi Bulsara, Selected For ONR’S Outstanding Lifetime...
Navy scientist selected for ONR’s Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Science Photo By John Williams | 181104-N-PO203-0194 ARLINGTON, Va. (Nov. 5, 2018) Dr. Adi Bulsara makes some remarks… read more...
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