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Parsee Zoroastrian Aramgah – One More Layer of Forgotten Heritage of Kashmir

While working on my post about “Pestonjee Ka Ghoda”, I came across another fascinating layer of Kashmir’s history associated with the Parsee community. Unfortunately, this colour of our rich heritage has almost completely faded from Kashmir today. Yet, its fragrance still remains, in the form of old buildings, graves, artefacts and other historical remains scattered across our land. After locating

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Medical Appeal for Farrokh Batliwalla : Lung Tranplant

Dear Donors, Well wishers and Friends, You would be aware that a medical appeal has been circulating on various social media groups about the urgent need for a young community member requiring financial support for a lung transplant surgery, the total amount needed to be in the region of Rs.2,20,00,000 (Rupees two crores twenty lakhs). The family has requested The

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Z-Mentoring – Resume Review

Give your resume the competitive edge it needs! As part of the Z-Mentoring Program, join us for an interactive virtual Resume Review Workshop designed to help your application materials stand out. Whether you’re polishing up your resume or building one from scratch, this is your chance to learn directly from experienced industry professionals. We’ll kick things off with insider recruiter

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The Bombay Samachar – Asia’s Oldest Newspaper

  For anyone with an interest in Parsi history and the story of the press in India, a documentary on Mumbai Samachar made by Zahan Sawhney is well worth a watch. Mumbai Samachar holds a distinction few publications anywhere in the world can claim: it is Asia’s oldest continuously published newspaper. Founded by the Parsi scholar and priest Fardunjee Marzban,

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Urgent Appeal – Please Help Us Spread the Word for 18-Year-Old Samaira Gocal

My name is Zoish Motiwalla, and I am reaching out regarding my childhood friend and neighbour, Samaira Hosi Gocal, an 18-year-old from Pune who is currently undergoing critical medical treatment. I am writing to kindly request that Zoroastrians.net help us spread Samaira’s appeal across the Zoroastrian community by publishing/broadcasting her case and helping us reach people who may be able

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PARZOR at HYATT REGENCY

PARZOR AT HYATT REGENCY, NEW DELHI 23rd September 2026 We are thrilled to be part of this exciting exhibition organised by IWN ELITE AFFAIRES BAZAAR at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. Come and shop your favourites. If you’re not in Delhi, share it with friends and family! Discover the exquisite Parsi Gara and timeless pieces for the festive season. 🪡🛍️ You

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When Persia Met India – The Making Of Parsi Culture I Online Talk by Dr Zarin Sethna: Talk 333

Date: 19- sep – 2026 Parsis are the descendants of the ancient Persian migrant Zoroastrians, who settled in India around twelve hundred years ago with the apocryphal promise of assimilating with the local population “like sugar with milk.” The story of the Parsis in India is not merely one of migration and survival, but of a fascinating cultural exchange between

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