The National Academy of Sciences today announced the election of 72 new members and 18 foreign associates from 15 countries in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. One of the new members is Dr. Dinshaw J Patel, 67, US Citizen of Indian Origin, Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Chair in Experimental Physics, and member, structural biology program, Memorial
Read moreNaming 28 Ordibehesht (18 May) as World Museum and Cultural Heritage Day gives us the opportunity to have a brief review of the history of the only Zoroastrian anthropological museum in Kerman, which, because of concise planning and very good cooperation of some active youth of Kerman who have established the “Nowrooz Centre”, can be considered as one of the
Read moreThere is an ancient tradition in many cultures (including Zoroastrian) to fumigate ones home with incense two times a day (i.e. during sunrise and after sunset) by putting incense on fire ambers taken from a continuous hearth. In our Zoroastrian tradition we fumigated our homes with Lobaan(Frankincense) only. But Ustad Saheb Behramshah N Shroff has given a specific instruction to never
Read moreGiven in the attachment is Late Dasturji Dr.Hormuzdiar K Mirza’s opinion of “Ustad Saheb Behramshah N Shroff and His Disciples”. The article (“The Zoroastrian Religious Studies”) has appeared in “Ardeshir B Homavazir Memorial Volume”, from page 71 to 76 , printed in 1971. This will help students who want to study about the occult side of our religion. Click
Read moreDear Friends, I am posting this on behalf of Rukshan and Jehaangir Bulsara of White Lake, Ontario. Do visit the website to see the photos of the cottage and the activities. This is a wonderful offer and a great way to meet people Dolly Dastoor, Montreal, Quebec
Read moreClick below to : Please read this inspiring story of the Zoroastrian Saint of Khushru Baug: Late Ervad Nadarsha Navroji Aibara: by Dr. Mrs. Hilla Minoo Wadia Courtesy : Deen Parast
Read moreDear Friends, A friend has asked me to post this information: Two bottle of blood, A negative, are urgently needed before the 21st May, at the Bhatia Hospital. Please either write to TMYZ or call 6526-7005. Thank you. Sincerely, Pervin Mistry
Read moreThe Athornan Mandal established the Dadar Athornan Institute (erstwhile Athornan Boarding Madressa) on 9th November, 1919 (Roj: Aneran Mah Ardibahesht 1289 YZ), as a public charitable Institution dedicated to the cause of providing religious as well as secular education to children of the priestly class and train them to be good priests who can be spiritual guides. New Admissions will
Read moreIn his first art show, adman Freddy Birdy prefers the mild mortifications of everyday wit. THE FIRST THING you see when you enter Freddy Birdy’s first show of paintings is an enormous white canvas with a glossy haired brunette suspended sexily upside down, as if she’s being poured out of the giant Heinz ketchup bottle in the top right corner.
Read moreSir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Agiary is a 166 year old institution located in the heart of Pune Camp area. The large Baug surrounding the Agiary is regularly utilized by Zoroastrians for hosting various functions. Our Agiary with its surrounding areas and buildings are in urgent need of extensive repairs and renovation. Repair work on the main Agiary building has already begun.
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