Posted on 28 February, 2010 by yazdi
This time around, the Union budget has actually made a modest allocation of Rs 1 crore for “containing population decline of small minority communities”. Even though there is no clarity on just how the government is going to go about discharging its onerous task, its intent seems strong. Minority affairs minister Salman Khursheed will soon [...]
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Posted on 26 February, 2010 by yazdi
The following website will be able to provide some guidance. Countdown to Novruz 1389 http://www.7seen.com/ Love and Light Meher Amalsad Westminster, California, USA
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Posted on 24 February, 2010 by Support
Sunday 7 March 2010: NowRuz Celebration at the Sackler Gallery of the Smithsonian Museums, Washington DC. Click here for details …NowRuz Celebrations-Washington Courtesy : Behram Pastakia
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Posted on 24 February, 2010 by yazdi
Aban Vazir fromToronto in Canada has started an e-matrimonial service for the benefit of our Global Zarathushti community. aban_vazir@yahoo.ca or by phone at Tel: 416-622-6552 This is a FREE Community Service, with utmost Confidentiality.
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Posted on 24 February, 2010 by Support
Vispa Humata is a short prayer to be recited after completing the Khorshed and Meher Niayesh(s) and is to be recited in the Havan geh or the Biji Havan geh after the month of Avan. Since the Avesta words used in this short prayer appear to be quite simple most philologists translate it using regular [...]
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Posted on 23 February, 2010 by Support
TNN, Feb 22, 2010, 03.12am IST Masterstrokes, an exhibition of models of the iconic works of Richard Meier, was held at the Sir J J College of Architecture. The college is a fine example of Parsi philanthropy by Sir Jamshedji Jeejeebhai whose generosity extended to Gujarat as well. More…. Courtesy : K.F.Keravala
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Posted on 23 February, 2010 by Support
World water Day – 22 March 2010 On this page we provide campaign materials to help create a buzz about World Water Day. Check this space often because we will keep producing fun stuff until March. Soon you will also find information material, to learn more about clean, safe water. The success of World Water [...]
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Posted on 23 February, 2010 by Support
Women!!!! Behind every great woman, there’s a greater WOMAN! This is part of the history of how Parsee Baugs came about where so many Parsees live today! Bai Jerbai Nusherwanji Wadia (1852-1926) An ordinary lady with an extra-ordinary vision. This is a simple story of an ordinary Zarathushti lady, who possessed an extraordinary vision… Born in 1852, [...]
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Posted on 22 February, 2010 by yazdi
A Parsi Umpire- Mr. Shahvir Keki Tarapore is officiating in international matches as an Umpire. He has umpired the last South Africa -India Odi in Jaipur. Could be the Last of the Parsi Umpires ro be active in International cricket. Another is Mr. Adil H. Palia umpiring in Ranji Matches. More information click the link below. [...]
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Posted on 21 February, 2010 by yazdi
Zane Dalal is an extremely gifted conductor who possesses a good command over the orchestra, as his stick technique is very clear and communicative and his musical ideas substantive and well thought out. I think he is on the verge of embarking on a good career.” ZUBIN MEHTA ZANE DALAL was born and educated in [...]
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