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Witch Daughter – Tanaz Bhathena
In her adult debut, award-winning author Tanaz Bhathena expertly weaves a tale of love and loss in ancient Persia with her take on the timeless tragedy of Tahmineh, a temptress, a witch, a victim, or, perhaps, a woman trying her hardest to protect her loved ones. Rumors of witchcraft follow Princess Tahmineh like a storm cloud, making it impossible for
Read moreParsee Zoroastrian Aramgah – One More Layer of Forgotten Heritage of Kashmir
While working on my post about “Pestonjee Ka Ghoda”, I came across another fascinating layer of Kashmir’s history associated with the Parsee community. Unfortunately, this colour of our rich heritage has almost completely faded from Kashmir today. Yet, its fragrance still remains, in the form of old buildings, graves, artefacts and other historical remains scattered across our land. After locating
Read moreMedical Appeal for Farrokh Batliwalla : Lung Tranplant
Dear Donors, Well wishers and Friends, You would be aware that a medical appeal has been circulating on various social media groups about the urgent need for a young community member requiring financial support for a lung transplant surgery, the total amount needed to be in the region of Rs.2,20,00,000 (Rupees two crores twenty lakhs). The family has requested The
Read moreMaterial Culture & Architecture commences on 2nd October 2026 – TISS-PARZOR
Z-Mentoring – Resume Review
Give your resume the competitive edge it needs! As part of the Z-Mentoring Program, join us for an interactive virtual Resume Review Workshop designed to help your application materials stand out. Whether you’re polishing up your resume or building one from scratch, this is your chance to learn directly from experienced industry professionals. We’ll kick things off with insider recruiter
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Read moreThe Bombay Samachar – Asia’s Oldest Newspaper
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 moreBhownaggree – The Life and Times of an Indian Tory
Urgent Appeal – Please Help Us Spread the Word for 18-Year-Old Samaira Gocal
My name is Zoish Motiwalla, and I am reaching out regarding my childhood friend and neighbour, Samaira Hosi Gocal, an 18-year-old from Pune who is currently undergoing critical medical treatment. I am writing to kindly request that Zoroastrians.net help us spread Samaira’s appeal across the Zoroastrian community by publishing/broadcasting her case and helping us reach people who may be able
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