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
Read moreDear 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
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 moreThe 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
Read moreWe’re back once again—and this year, we’re turning up the excitement! It’s the perfect time to enrol in the TISS PARZOR Online Certificate Program on Culture & Civilisation: A Zoroastrian Perspective, developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). This unique programme offers an inspiring deep dive into the extraordinary history, vibrant cultural traditions, and enduring resilience
Read moreNAMC is proud to announce a Scholarship Opportunity with funds from the Ervad Soli P. Dastur Scholarship Fund. Ervad (Dr.) Soli P. Dastur was a well-known Zoroastrian priest and a community leader. He was a stalwart of NAMC with deep involvement in religious education and community service. His service and contributions to NAMC were exemplary. In 2018, NAMC honored him with the
Read moreHi all, I’m Freny Daruwalla, Administrative Officer of ParZor. We will shortly begin with the admission process of the TISS Parzor Online Certificate Program on Culture & Civilization: A Zoroastrian Perspective. We will be offering the program one module at a time, giving participants greater flexibility. It will be completely online on Zoom. Scholarships are also available. We hope you
Read moreFuture Zoroastrians Leadership Programme for Emerging Priestly Leaders We are delighted to announce that applications for the Future Zoroastrians: Leadership Programme for Emerging Priestly Leaders are officially open! Designed for Zoroastrian priests across global communities, this programme supports the next generation of leaders who are committed to thoughtful, values-driven leadership. Through a blend of scholarly learning, practical skills development and personalised coaching, participants will explore
Read moreJamshedpur: J. H. Tarapore School marked a momentous occasion with the inauguration of its newly built auditorium, Aura Mazda – In the Light of Wisdom. The event was attended by members of the Managing Committee, dignitaries, and well-wishers, making it a day of joy and pride for the school community. Chairman Bailey Bodhanwala inaugurated the auditorium on his birthday, lending
Read moreGood afternoon WZCC Members and Friends. Vistasp Karbhari is the opening speaker in our Fall webinar series titled: Exploring Research Frontiers with Generative AI: Issues, Methods, and Applications. For details see below. Do join and feel free to circulate to your networks. Cheers. Farrokh Thursday, September 11, 2025-Noon Central Time / 1:00OM Eastern / 6:00P London / 8:30PM Tehran / 10:30PM India
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