From C.V. Raman to Vikram Sarabhai, these institutions have produced leaders who have repeatedly proved India’s calibre on the global stage. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru | @iiscbangalore We recently rediscovered Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata as the world’s greatest philanthropist of the last century — a new report showed that he had donated $102 billion. I was reminded of his majestic statue in
Read more“How is it you can love the Creator but hate what He created?” ― Carlos Wallace Once upon a time In the land of Persia (Now called Iran) Lived the followers Of Asho Zarathustra They were a very Hard working Simple folk Toiling from sunrise To sunset Whose needs As well wants Were very few One morning As the
Read moreShould modern science deem it worthy and be able to understand the meaning of the spirit of Avesta, it would find out that Zoroaster knew all the laws and operations of Nature far better than all the Philosophers, Scientists and Astronomers of today. Galileo, Newton and Kepler would have had to learn from their Master Astronomer. Darwin would be put
Read moreAs a community we may be small in number, but, always ready and big on celebrations! For a ‘True Blue Bawaji’ everyday is a celebration and every event or occasion is an excuse to feast. But, some days are extra special and call for extra celebrations. Take for example our birthday – celebrating just one is not enough! We celebrate
Read moreFriday, July 16, 2021, mah Spendarmad, roj Spendarmad is Spendarmad nu Parab. Spendarmad (Avesta Spenta Armaiti) is the Amesha Spenta specifically designated to look after Mother Earth. On this day, Parsees traditionally write (or ask their family priest to write) a Pazend Nirang, which they then affix above their front door to protect their home from evil influences. On this day, you may also
Read moreAltar in the Zoroastrian Chak-Chak fire temple in the mountains near Yazd, Iran. Source: Konstantin / Adobe Stock The remains of an ancient mountain fire temple have been discovered in Iran. While archaeology knows of almost 200 fire temples around the world this one is special because it displays a rare ancient Iranian “divine” architectural format. A team of Iranian
Read moreMawa cake recipe: An ‘Indianised’ version of moist cake, the primary ingredient in this dessert is mawa or khoya The very idea of an Irani café reminds us of chai, bun maska, keema pav etc. If you have tried the Irani cafés in the by-lanes of Mumbai, then you surely can relate to it. With its unique flavours and aroma,
Read moreLagan nu custard is a baked custard which can be translated to ‘wedding custard’ and is an essential part of a Parsi wedding feast. Traditional lagan nu custard is also regularly eaten at Parsi homes to reminisce good times and to conjure up cheer on a weekend or mid-week as a dessert. You can make flawless Parsi custard with this
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