He has donated his platelets and plasma over 538 times, saving over 1,614 lives. His selfless act of compassion has helped countless people in need. Ervad Bhandara is not only a lifesaver, but he is also an inspiration to us all. His dedication to helping others is truly remarkable. He is a role model for us all, and we should all
Read more‘The Parsi Theatre’ is an important addition to the sparse information available on the matter Somnath Gupt’s book is an immensely readable account of the history and development of the Parsi theatre and its influences on early Hindi cinema. Actor Sohrab Modi (left) and playwright Agha Hashr Kashmiri (right). | Public domain. The history of Indian theatre and Hindi
Read moreDear Friends, Monday, August 21, 2023, Shahenshahi Roj Khordad Mah Fravardin, will be observed by Parsis as ‘Khordad Sal‘. On this day, after your daily (farajyat) prayers, recite the line below (from the Fravardin Yasht) 101, 303, 505, 707 or 909 times: “Ushta no zāto āthrava yo Spitāmo Zarathushtro.” which means, “Rejoice! (Thanks to Thee, O Ahura, that) the
Read moreAll Scholarships are on All India basis meant for Parsi / Irani Zoroastrian Students / Sports Persons
Read moreWGU invites applications from girls doing research for PhD, Post Graduate Courses like CS, CS, BAF, BMS, IT, Architecture, Hotel Management & Catering, BEd, Teachers Training, Nursing and Medical Degrees / Diplomas, Interior Design, Fashion Design, etc.
Read moreI am Praveen Simlote residing in Syracuse, NY USA. I am looking for a friend who is from Mumbai and whom I have not seen since childhood. His name is Kersi Bhesania aged 69 to 71years. His father’s name is Ratan Shah Bhesania who used to work in Udaipur distillery in Rajasthan. He has a sister named Farida. Kersi used to work for
Read moreIraqi First Lady, Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmad, wife of the Iraqi President, held a special ceremony at ASHTI Zoroastrian Temple, in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan to award a number of prominent personalities who have played a role in spreading the culture of peaceful coexistence and mutual acceptance among all religious and ethnic communities in the Kurdistan Region. This ceremony that was held on
Read more5 MILLION VIEWS …….. When we started the blog in 2007, we had no idea that we would reach 5 million hits with a community as small as ours. Today we are overwhelmed ! We started by creating a resource base for young Zoroastrians who always complained that they do not have enough material on Religion, Culture and Social Practices.
Read moreThe Centre has revamped Jiyo Parsi scheme to arrest the declining population of Indian Parsis. For every 150 Parsis born in a year, there are 600 deaths. Senior citizens playing cards at Cusrow Baug | Shubhangi Misra | ThePrint Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi: There was something unsettling about Navsari. Dr Shernaz A Cama couldn’t quite put her finger on during
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