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 and the contribution made by
Read moreYoung Zoroastrians are invited to apply for Vakhshoori Scholarships for the academic year of 2012-2013. Seven scholarships were awarded this year, and the Vakhshoori Scholarship Committee looks forward to receiving your applications for the coming year. The Vakhshoori Scholarship mission is: Promoting leadership among Zoroastrian youth in academia, public life, and the arts. This one-time grant helps finance undergraduate or graduate study by talented young
Read moreParsi 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 as it has 300 club
Read moreParsi 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 has drew influences from European,
Read moreZarathushti Youth Without Borders One of the long term goals of the First Strategic Plan of FEZANA was to nurture Zarathustis willing to serve the poor and disadvantaged members of society, with like minded Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s). Roshni Kasad, orignially from New Jersey, now based in California, who had served with Manav Sadhna, an NGO working with children in
Read moreBats and slippery tunnels aren’t really normal props to celebrate 75 years of an association. But when it comes to Jamshedpur Parsi Association’s (JPA) platinum jubilee, expect the unexpected. Members of the feisty and adventurous community enjoyed a two-day stint at an adventure camp in Tumung in East Singhbhum, 25km from Jamshedpur, on May 12 and 13 to celebrate their
Read moreThere is probably an inverse relation between a community’s population and its togetherness. The Parsi community doesn’t defy this relation and is an exceptionally close-knit community. With a population of about 1,100, the Parsi community has a sizeable population. Click Here for the full story Courtesy : Jehangir Bisney
Read moreCOACHING CLASS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY BOMBAY PARSI PUNCHAYET Parsi / Irani Zoroastrian students attending Private Coaching Cs or taking special Private Tuitions for selected subjects for better results in the SSC / ICSE/ NOS /CBSE of March 2013 may apply for a part reimbursement of the fees, based on economic criteria from the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. Applications mentioning full address
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