Announcement : 3rd Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize Applications Open. We are thrilled to announce the call for submission for the 3rd Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize, a prestigious award named in honor of the renowned Pakistani- American novelist, Bapsi Sidhwa. This biennial award promotes fiction by Zoroastrian authors and honors the legacy of Bapsi Sidhwa, the first recognized Zoroastrian author from Pakistan. Past Winners:
Read moreParzor Foundation for Preservation of Vulnerable Human Heritage is an NGO which has been working for over 26 years for the preservation of vulnerable human heritage with the emphasis on Parsi Heritage. Parzor Crafts was set up with the idea of preserving the Craft part of the Heritage. Parsi embroidery is an artistic and cultural amalgamation of four unique design traditions
Read moreWe are back!! Welcome to the Second Iteration of the ‘TISS PARZOR Online Certificate Program on Culture & Heritage Studies’. This special opening event was graced by Tinaz Nooshian as Chief Guest, whose presence added distinction to the commencement of the program. We begin another enriching academic journey. The recording of the Introductory Session held on 09 January 2026 is
Read moreIn the year 1853 the Parsi Dramatic Corp’ staged a play named Rustam Zabuli and Zohrab at the Grant Road Theatre in Bombay. It was an adaptation of the 10th century Persian epic Shahnameh, a tragic story of the heroes, Rustam and his son, Sohrab, by the Persian poet Ferdowsi. This marked the beginning of Parsi theatre in the city,
Read moreCLL-SSW, TISS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Parsis and the Indian Knowledge Tapestry: Contributions, Traditions and Heritage on 10th Oct’25 Date: Friday 10th October, 2025 Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Link: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92137157771?pwd=w5nXGqkkT61CqX8RO1H0l9EVLBD9Rw.1 Meeting ID: 921 3715 7771 Passcode: 844048
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Read moreDear Friends, For the very first time in Delhi University, we offer a unique Course which connects an ancient past to the present and gives you a future to build upon. Come join us at LSR for the groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind ‘LSR-TISS-PARZOR Summer Program’- Crossroads of Culture:Parsi Heritage and Indian Narratives. See you soon online and in-person. Dr. Shernaz Cama
Read moreOnce upon a time, an architect was busy designing buildings with bricks of clay in bustling cities like Bombay and San Francisco. After a solid run, he took a detour to Pondicherry, where he stumbled upon actual clay and had a “this is it!” moment. Architecture was out, and pottery was in. Now, instead of designing with bricks, he designs
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