Monthly Archives: March 2009

Dr. B F Chhapgar, marine animal expert

  Someone had written about Dr. B F Chhapgar’s book, Seashore Life of India, 2008 earlier. It is sad to note that this tough Parsi gentleman has lost his eyesight and is blind in both eyes. He now relies on voice recognition of individuals. However, this does not deter Dr. Chhapgar from visiting the BNHS regularly. He also wrote: Marine

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Who was Who in Persian History

1) Zarathust / Zarathost / Zoroaster Prophet Spitaman or Spetman Zarathust who preached, the first ever monotheist religion, was born in Iran, in the city of Rae, which was on the banks of river Durji, flowing from the mountain Jabar. His Mother Dogdo or Dugdowa. was also from Rae, but father Poursasp was from the western region of media province

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China, Norooz Festival

Tehran, March 27, 2009: Nowruz Festival is a traditional holiday with a long history. In Xinjiang, all national minority believe in Islam celebrate the festival. The word came from Iranian, means “Spring Water”, equating to vernal equinox (4th solar term). It falls on March 22. more… http://www.chnpress.com/news/?section=2&id=7856    Courtesy : znamoderator

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Mumbai, SSZ Conference, More Info

Further information of the Grand SSZ Conference of International Scholars of Avesta-Old and New, Pahlavi, Traditions and Rituals Dates Nov 7th to 9th Nov 2009 Following scholars wil be presenting their latest research papers Prof Helmut Humbach Prof Wiliiam Malandra Prof Jamsheed Choksey Dasturji Kotwal Dasturji JamaspAsha Dasturji Mirza – Udwada High Priest Ervard Dr Pir Ervard Parvez Bajan Khojeste

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San Jose, Ahura Scholarship, 2009-2010

Ahura Scholarship Application for academic year 2009-2010 is now available for download. Please visit pzo.info for more information. Application Download Link: http://www.pzo.info/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,33/Itemid,26/lang,english/

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Opportunities for Urban Youth Led Development

  Grants of upto $5000/- available for Urban Development (Donation from the Government of Norway). Leaders of the project should be between 15 and 32 years of age. Deadline for submission of grant proposal is 1 June 2009 Innovative employment, governance, and secure shelter, vocational training are priorities. Health, Education, Environment projects are eligible. The fund also promotes entrepreneurship. Reaching

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Iran – The Land of Persians

IRAN The Land  of Persians. Damavand Peak Oh Iran, oh bejeweled land Oh, your soil is the wellspring of the arts Far from you may the thoughts of evil May you remain lasting and eternal

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