SANJAN STAMBH CENTENARY TODAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2020 Mademoiselle Delphie Mennant, a French lady scholar, visited Sanjan in 1901. She has written a scholarly book, Les Parsis, about the history, religion and culture of our Parsi community. In an article in a Parisian magazine she wrote: “We are astonished to find that the Parsis have, up to now, neglected to
Read morezyng2.0 Shout out to all owners of Super & Vintage Bikes to be a part of this Zoroastrian Bike Rally on Sunday, 23rd February in memory of those we have lost too soon and uniting for the road safety cause. Bike Ride Route: Parsi Gymkhana – Worli Sea Face – Bandra – Parsi Gymkhana To ride and support this cause,
Read moreFunding Needed To Study The Twin Goals Of Unity And Growth In A Global Zoroastrian Survey What does the Zoroastrian community, especially our youth, seek? How can we preserve our identity and strengthen the community as a whole? Community members across the globe dwell on these questions without a clear answer. A new initiative called Gen Z and Beyond
Read more17th Z GAMES PostponedTo Summer 2021Metro Washington, DC In these unprecedented times, public health and safety require the postponement and rescheduling of the 17th Z GAMES to Summer 2021. The ZAMWI Board of Trustees and the Z Games Advisory Committee will continue to plan for and host the 17th Z Games, and look forward to working with the Zoroastrian Sports Committee,
Read moreIt started as legal research but swiftly became a voyage of discovery. I was entranced by the stories that unfolded as I glimpsed history in the making. Various scenes played out in front of me as the kaleidoscope of society in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries revealed itself. I was spellbound by the great deeds and wonderful accomplishments of
Read moreELDP Project Highlight: Videography-based documentation of the language of Parsis in Gujarat and Maharashtra Today on the ELAR blog, we are featuring ELDP grantee Anton Zykov’s project ‘Videography-based documentation of the language of Parsis in Gujarat and Maharashtra‘. Anton’s collection with ELAR focuses on Parsi Gujarati, an endangered language spoken exclusively by the Zoroastrian community living in India. Conversation in the Vansda District.
Read more‘HONOUR BOUND – ADVENTURES OF AN INDIAN LAWYER IN THE ENGLISH COURTS’ LAUNCHED IN MUMBAI ON 06 FEBRUARY 2020, MUMBAI PRESS CLUB, AT 6.30 pm After a fantastic London launch, the highly acclaimed book ‘Honour Bound – Adventures of an Indian Lawyer in the English Courts’, was released in Mumbai at a special event at Mumbai Press Club, Azad Maidan,
Read moreFor Zoroastrians, all roads led to Rustom Baug on the 25th of January for The BuzZYNG Flea, the launch event of ZYNG 2.0 (Zoroastrian Youth for the Next Generation), in a hip and happening new avatar. On Saturday evening, Zoroastrians of all age groups witnessed a complete makeover of the sprawling Rustom Baug Ground with ecstatic bohemian decor, scintillating performances,
Read moreKermin Kakalia has always been passionate about cooking and culinary exploits. This daughter of Bandra is known to some of us from her homemade Parsi delicacies available at her small temporary stall along Chimbai road on weekends. After fate took a drastic turn and Kermin’s husband lost his battle to cancer, she had to find a way to stand on
Read moreJimmy Mistry believes that there lies an inherent need to ignite passion and a feeling of patriotism amongst citizens of the country. Watch his full speech at TEDxBITSGoa of him sharing his “Youreka” moment. Jimmy Mistry’s story is an inspiring one – that of a self-made man who made his life by the sheer force of perseverance and a strong
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