Category Archives: Education

Orality, Customs and Ecology: Living Traditions, Living Knowledge

How does a tradition survive across millennia? How is knowledge preserved, practiced, and passed on—not just through texts, but through memory, ritual, and everyday life? The module “Orality, Customs and Ecology”, part of the TISS–PARZOR Online Certificate Programme on Culture & Heritage Studies, invites you to explore these questions in depth. Convened by the deeply committed Dr. Kerman Daruwalla, the

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Women’s Empowerment- Educate Her and You Shake the System

We are happy to announce a partnership between KurNiv Foundation http://www.KurNiv.org which works with lifting up children in the slums of Mumbai out of poverty through education and FEZANA presenting a workshop together at the 70th Commission on the Status of Women CSW70 at the United Nations in New York. Any one from the Civil Society interested in engaging with

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J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2026-27

  The J N Tata Endowment Scholarship for Fall 2026-Spring 2027 About the Program The J N Tata Endowment extends financial assistance to Indian students who wish to pursue Postgraduate/Doctoral/ Postdoctoral studies overseas. Eligibility Open for all Indian citizens under 45 years old as of June 30, 2026. • Graduatesofa recognised Indian universitywith at least marks on average in their

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 Ervad Soli P. Dastur Scholarship Fund – Scholarship Award Announcement

                     North American Mobeds Council                                                                                               www.namcmobeds.org

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Admissions open for J N Petit Technical High School, Pune

Dear Parents, Once again requesting you all to spead this message in helping us getting new admission for our boarding section. This year also we need support in getting the new admissions. We shall be happy to serve deserving Parsi boys in giving education for free / nominal fees depending on the individual financial and family status. Request you all

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Parsi Literature in English

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

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Legacy of Excellence. A Privilege for the Exceptional

  The J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship for Fall 2026–Spring 2027, a hallmark of philanthropic excellence, serves as a gateway for ambitious scholars to pursue postgraduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral studies at world-class institutions overseas. Eligibility : • Final year undergraduate students already graduated students and students enrolled in the 2nd year of their overseas education | • Must have

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Partnerships with academia as an accelerator for local innovation and sustainable communities

  Dear Civil Society Representatives, On behalf of the UN Academic Team, we are pleased to invite you to join the virtual side event for the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, titled “Partnerships with academia as an accelerator for local innovation and sustainable communities.” Higher education institutions, together with students and civil society, play a critical role in delivering transformative, equitable and

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TISS PARZOR Online Certificate Program on Culture & Heritage Studies

We 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

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SOAS Newsletter – Nov 2025

The Zoroastrian World November 2025 From the Institute Record uptake of modules on Zoroastrianism The year 2025-26 is seeing a boost in the number of students taking modules on Zoroastrianism. The front runner is Avestan, which is the language of Zoroastrian prayer and ritual. Ten students, including four undergraduates, learn about Avestan prayers in the original language, and how to understand and

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