SUMMER READS July 2025 FIRES quarterly newsletter. BOOK AWARENESS Check out These New Books FIRES is constantly acquiring new books that add to our astonishing collection. Summer is the perfect time to dive into new stories, explore different worlds, and discover the joy of reading—whether you’re a young adventurer, a curious teen, or an adult looking for your next great read. With
Read moreDear Proud Members of Parsi Community, I am reaching out to you, for a request to be part of an iconic coffee table book project that is one-of-its-kind in publishing history on the twin-hill-station of Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani. We seek your magnanimous support by funding this book project in a modest way. We are curating a coffee table book: ‘Mahabaleshwar
Read moreThe signature food of the Parsis: A history of dhansak and the many ways it can be made An excerpt from ‘An Invitation to Feast: A Deep Dive into India’s Culinary Treasures’, by Sona Bahadur. I got my first taste of dhansak during the mid-1990s on a visit to Mumbai with my childhood friend Anupama. Jeroo Nariman, the matriarch
Read moreThe MAZDAYASNI GATHA, the FIRST word-for-word translation of the Gathas, has been published in English & Persian and is available on Amazon. Read the true words of Zarathushtra, not the thoughts of scholars. No matter what you believe in You can create Happiness with WISDOM. Ha 32.1 Available world wide below Please share the link with friends Thanks IN INDIA click below Mazdayasni
Read moreAre you interested in learning how to stitch a sudreh ? The book, ‘HOW TO STITCH A SUDREH , A Step By Step Guide With Diagrams’ By Yasmin F. Daruwala, takes you by the hand and shows you how to do it. In this book, every step of the sudreh -stitching process, explained in simple English , is also illustrated
Read moreDr. Feroza Jussawalla Unveils New Anthology Dr. Feroza Jussawalla, renowned Parsi Professor Emerita, writer, and scholar from the University of New Mexico, has co-edited a compelling anthology of poems titled ‘Sing, Slivered Tongue’, focusing on South Asian women’s trauma, alongside fellow academic – Dr. Lopa Basu. The collection features a deeply insightful scholarly introduction that traces the evolution of Indian
Read more“Ambivalence” delves into the nuanced tapestry of real-life experiences and the everyday challenges faced by individuals. This compelling narrative explores the complex emotional landscape, capturing the essence of human uncertainty and inner conflict. Through vivid storytelling, it reveals how one navigates the intricate web of emotions. striving to find balance and understanding amidst life’s unpredictability. “Ambivalence” is a profound reflection
Read moreIt stands, an island of tranquillity, untroubled by the tsunami of commuters surging out of Mumbai’s Churchgate station. Thus has it stood from the time Bombay was just beginning to write its fabled story. Three centuries have passed since Bhikha Behram dug the well that bears his name. He was ordered to do so in a dream. The instructed
Read moreLIMITED EDITION With stories to tell, ranging from the Legends of Zarathushtra and the early Parsi Settlements on the West coast of India to the amazing consecration of the Fire Temple in Aden and the continuity of our rituals over the millennia. Enjoy reading the short biographies Of priests and famous personalities. His writings brings alive the enigmatic history of
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