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
Read more1) 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
Read moreA very interesting and long article by Geve Narielwala – read when you have plenty of time
Read moreWatch this Persian song in Persian : Courtesy : Bob Mehr
Read moreTehran, 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
Read moreFurther 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
Read moreWatch the preview clip at: http://www.farsmovie.com/eng/clip.htm Courtesy : Shahin Sheidaei
Read moreAhura 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/
Read moreGrants 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
Read moreIRAN 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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