Khushnam Mistry’s Candles

I make candles in different shapes and with different aromas depending on client’s requirements. I take bulk orders for weddings and other events.  To know the details, kindly email me on  kuchi24@gmail.com with your contact number.

An unusual book on the weaving of the sacred thread

Thread Bare An unusual book on the weaving of the sacred thread worn by the Parsis adds to the craft revival stories in India Few, even among textile conservationists, would imagine a book deconstructing kusti, (pronounced ‘kasti’), the sacred thread worn by the Parsi community. It is certainly not a topic that dots fashion conversations [...]

Motion Moved by Lord Bilimoria in the British House of Lords on the Zoroastrian contribution to the UK

This is an exciting moment in our Zarathushti History for which we are grateful to Lord Karan Bilimoria. Bravo. Motion Moved by Lord Bilimoria in the British House of Lords on the Zoroastrian contribution to the UK That this House takes note of the contribution made by minority ethnic and religious communities to the cultural life [...]

Relay for Life_Auckland

Attached  is an article that has appeared in the May 2012  edition of the Parsiana magazine, on the Auckland Parsi’s. The first Auckland  All Parsi Team took part in the 2012  “Relay for Life”. The “Relay for Life” is the annual fundraiser of the  Cancer Society of New Zealand. Click on the link for the Article : [...]

Dire demographics of Parsi-Zoroastrians

Between 1951 and 2001, when the country’s population increased by 185%, the number of Parsi-Zoroastrians fell by 37.7%. This probably explains why no other community in India watches its demographics as closely as the Parsi-Zoroastrians. While the country measures its demographic milestones in decennial censuses, the Parsis have an annual count that is keenly studied [...]

ZTFE 150th Anniversary @ House of Lords

Dear ZTFE Members & Well-wishers It is with great delight and gratitude that we report the following excellent piece of news, for our ZTFE and all brother religious communities. Our most distinguished UK Zoroastrian, Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea has succeeded in his efforts to bring to the notice of the nation the ZTFE 150th Anniversary [...]

Parsi Gymkhana in Pune

Parsi Gym is a place open for people of all region and religion and provides swimming training too to underprivileged children. The Parsi Gymkhana, which is situated in Camp, was built way back in 1895 by Sir. D.M. Petit with the cost of nine thousand rupees. And the place is a huge hit with people [...]

Parsi Embroidery – Kor & Gara

Parsi Embroidery: A Fading Art Parsi embroidery is yet another example of how a century-old art can be so relevant, without putting up with those bleeding colors. Parsi embroidery is a unique part of India’s diverse textile heritage. This unique artistic tradition has its roots in Iran during the Bronze Age but with time it [...]

Hostel Accommodation in Mumbai

M. N. SETT CHARITIES BOYS’ HOSTEL 160, MODY STREET, NEAR FORT MARKET, FORT, MUMBAI- 400001 ONLY FEW VACANCIES FOR HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION (DORMITORY TYPE) WITH ALL NECESSARY AMENITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 TO 2013 AT VERY NOMINAL CHARGE FOR DESERVING OUTSTATION PARSI/ IRANI BOYS STUDENTS ADMITTED / STUDYING AT ANY COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION IN [...]

Indian Stamp – Cyrus the Great

2500th Anniv. of Charter of Cyrus the Great (20p) Date Of Issue:-12.10.1971.

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