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‘Writing fiction is never a purely logical process’ – Farrukh Dhondy
The British-parsi writer on religion, his hometown of Pune, and the various strands that inspired his new novel 1 Did Tibetan Gospel emerge from a fascination with belief and scepticism? Though I was brought up to be a good Zoroastrian, I determined at an early age to abandon all belief in religions as wilful human delusions. I had a lifelong
Read moreAuthor published fiction book about the Parsi community in India
Hello everyone! My name is Deepika Viswanath. I am an author from the Bay Area, California. I have published a fiction book, called FAMILIAR PLACES, that centers around the Parsi community in India. I wanted to reach out to Zoroastrian associations around the world. I would appreciate it if you could spread the word to community members. I wrote the
Read moreParsee General Hospital
We, the Hospital Executive Committee and the Authorities. have pleasure in presenting to you, the Community, a survey of the sixty years of the Hospital. On an occasion such as this. sve feel the stock taking urge. The humble beginnings of the Hospital in 1912, with the concomitants of an age hardly any of us are familiar with. and its
Read moreZarathustra and His Teachings
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Read moreContribution of the Parsi Community in Framing and Defending the Constitution of India
“India’s Constitutional Odyssey: 75 Years of Evolution and Global Reach” is a distinguished compilation of essays authored by eminent judges, lawyers, and jurists from across the world. The book commemorates 75 years of the Constitution of India, reflecting on how this foundational document has evolved since its adoption on 26th January 1950. The volume is enriched by a foreword from
Read moreBai Motlibai Wadia (1811–1897) The Forgotten Hero of the Parsi community.
A philanthropist of immense compassion and vision, she devoted her life and wealth to the welfare of the people of India, quietly leaving behind a legacy of generosity and social service. Born on 30th October 1811, Motlibai was the only daughter of Jehangirji Nusserwanji Wadia and Bai Maneckbai. Her grandfather, Nusserwanji Maneckji Wadia, had established an extensive business network in
Read moreInvitation for Book Proposals 12 June 2026
IHF Modern Iran Series Bloomsbury Academic, is inviting book proposals for a new Open Access, peer reviewed academic book series: IHF Modern Iran Series The Iran Heritage Foundation (IHF) is supporting successful applicants with Open Access publications To submit a proposal to the series, please fill in this form and submit it to Rory Gormley (rory.gormley@bloomsbury.com) and Hassan Hakimian (hh2@soas.ac.uk) This is a
Read morePetting Her Way into Readers’ Hearts: Ten-Year-Old Binaisha Dastoor Launches Her Fourth Book
What were you doing when you were ten years old? Perhaps playing with friends, finishing homework, or daydreaming about the next school holiday. Ten-year-old Binaisha Dastoor does all that too—but she also writes books. Not one. Not two. Not even three. On 30th May 2026, this young literary star celebrated the publication of her fourth book, Pet My Back, a
Read moreBheja Fry – A Live Discussion with Mazda Turel
Zoroastrian Medical Association Book Club Proudly Features An Inaugural Session BHEJA FRY A Live Discussion With The Author Dr. Mazda Turel Renowned Neurosurgeon In Mumbai, India Dr. Mazda Turel is a consultant neurosurgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai, and the book is a warm, witty collection of heartfelt stories from his clinic. He’ll be in conversation
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