For anyone with an interest in Parsi history and the story of the press in India, a documentary on Mumbai Samachar made by Zahan Sawhney is well worth a watch. Mumbai Samachar holds a distinction few publications anywhere in the world can claim: it is Asia’s oldest continuously published newspaper. Founded by the Parsi scholar and priest Fardunjee Marzban,
Read moreThe well known weekly Eastern Eye on Monday 24th August 2026 published an excellent article by veteran journalist Amit Roy titled; “Dismissed as unfit for Parliament, Dadabhai Naoroji’s portrait now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery”. We share the Eastern Eye online link; Dismissed as unfit for Parliament, Dadabhai Naoroji’s portrait now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery Dismissed as
Read moreAm happy to share with family members and friends a link that will provide information about a very auspicious occasion that our community had the good fortune to witness. Before you click on the link to view the video, it is essential to understand the background of the occasion. A very distant past: Way back in 1869 an Agyari was
Read moreDear Community Members, Freedom. Courage. Equality. Critical thinking. These are not just modern ideals—they are the foundational principles of Ancient Iran, first brought to light under Cyrus the Great. Today, we are excited to announce a major milestone that bridges this rich historical theory with modern action. The Institute of Ancient Iran, Inc. has officially launched. Operating as a
Read moreWe, 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 moreKey Highlights of Sir Dinshaw Maneckji Petit Birth & Background: Born on 30 June 1823 into a dynamic Parsi family in Bombay. Industrial Vision: Founded the Persia Cotton Spinning and Weaving Company in 1854, one of India’s earliest cotton mills. This shifted India from being just a raw cotton exporter to a textile hub. Philanthropy: Established Sir D. M. Petit
Read moreFor the first time public can see Maneckshaw Maneckji Hormusji. A person who had sworn to anonymity and celibacy as a spiritual tenet. He was an astute banker and during his employment he facilitated and opened 105 branches of Bank of India. In those days Imperial Bank had the right to refuse middle class people and small salaried people from
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