Prof. Coomi Vevaina- where reading meets big ideas and fearless interpretation Prof. Vevaina is the Convenor of the Parsi Literature in English module, part of the TISS PARZOR Online Certificate Program on Culture & Heritage Studies Come, join the ‘Parsi Literature in English’ module now
Read moreAnnouncement : 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 moreOrdinary to Extraordinary is a deeply inspiring and practical guide that demonstrates how seemingly ordinary individuals can rise to extraordinary heights—without extraordinary privileges, resources, or backgrounds. The book is built on a powerful belief: greatness is not reserved for a chosen few; it is accessible to anyone willing to think differently, act consciously, and persevere with purpose. Blending real-life stories,
Read moreDear Reader, It gives us great pleasure in bringing this small booklet which shares the knowledge of the Gathas of Zarathustra for our global Zarathusti diaspora. The original Rojinda Gathas book was created as a tribute to the late Dasturji Ervad Nadarsha Navroji Aibara by his worthy son, Ervad Yazdi Aibara, Panthaki of the Karani Agiary at Cusrow Baug and
Read moreMamaiji’s IPO—Insane Parsi Odyssey My granny—my beloved Mamaiji—was from Suvali. Ah, Suvali! My coastal town! Out there, people spoke so loudly as if they were addressing the Lok Sabha. It was the kind of place where everyone knew everyone’s business—and then added a little extra spice to it for fun. My mamaiji was a petite powerhouse—a short, feisty widow who
Read moreThe Legacy of the Jahanian Brothers A Zoroastrian Mercantile Household from Yazd Personal, Family, Commercial, and Political Correspondence of the Jahanian Household during the Qajar Period (1879–1916) Research and Analysis by: Mahdi Vaziniafzal and Jamshid Varza This book examines the social, religious, and economic life of one of themost influential Zoroastrian households in nineteenth-century Iran. The Zoroastrian Jahanian household was among
Read moreDear Friends, We are happy to inform you that the book “Rivalry Between the Parthian and Sasanian Persian Empires and Rome: The Rise and Fall of The Sasanian Empire” authored by Dr Farokh Erach Udwadia has just been published by the K R Cama Oriental Institute. If you would like to purchase the book, please let us know we will then post you our Proforma
Read moreI am a Parsi Zoroastrian author living in Auckland, New Zealand. I am a semi-retired lawyer. Some years ago (2019), I had written several illustrated books for children, and a book of short stories. They are on your website Zoroastrians.net I have now written a pictorial book containing a true account of our small, white family dog Snowy who had to be
Read moreNEW BOOK LAUNCH! A few years ago, I started noticing a recurring pattern in conversations with colleagues, clients, and friends. They were successful… yet unfulfilled. Accomplished… yet disconnected. They said: “I don’t know where I am going with this!” That reflection resonated deeply with us. After spending decades in corporate roles, delivering results and leading teams, both Colleen Sequeira and
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