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Vispy Kharadi Breaks Record for Heaviest Weight on the Body | Guinness World Records

Vispy Kharadi, renowned as The Steel Man of India, is a multiple Guinness World Records title holder celebrated for his extraordinary strength and martial arts mastery. In Milan, on the set of renowned TV Show – Lo Show Dei Record, Vispy attempted the record for the heaviest weight sustained on the body. He successfully bore an astonishing 1,819 kg (4,010.2

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Maj Gen Cyrus A Pithawalla,AC,VSM

Ashok Chakra recipient,Maj Gen Cyrus A Pithawalla,AC,VSM being interviewed by International TEDx spkr Maj(Dr.)Md Ali Shah  

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Zoroastrian Bank’s New Location in Pune – a proud homecoming

A Proud Homecoming for The Zoroastrian Cooperative Bank Ltd. in Pune On a bright 10 September morning, history came full circle for The Zoroastrian Cooperative Bank Ltd. in Pune. After 12 years at its old premises, the Bank shifted to a new, centrally located space — and in doing so, returned to its roots. At the inauguration, Saroosh Dinshaw, great-grandson

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Achievements of Darius the great

Hello Everyone . Greetings . I am sending a petition I have made which I have made to the U.S Congress and California State Assembly  that I have titled Timeless Zoroastrian Legacy to Commerce, Trade, Postal/Passport Services, Justice, and Equality  .  In support of this petition , I have submitted a detailed 16 page write-up listing the achievements of Darius the Great

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Khushali nu Jashan on KHORDAD SAL

The M J WADIA FIRE TEMPLE TRUST proudly organises a Khushali nu Jashan on KHORDAD SAL, Roj Khordad Mah Farvardin , Wednesday, 20 Aug 2025 at the M J Wadia Agiary, Lalbaug, at 9 am. All are cordially invited to attend this Jashan and thereby seek blessings of our beloved prophet.

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Parsi New Year – As I experienced it – Aspi Ustad

Growing up in Mumbai within the folds of our  Zoroastrian religion, strictly followed the dictats of our religion Good Thoughts , Good Words, Good Deeds.  In those days time to celebrate the Parsi (shenshahi) new year was a joy. New Year day came after 10 days of muktad prayers, when every morning we used to wake up early, shower and

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Mumbai: Apex Parsi body launches historic mental health fund

Bombay Parsi Punchayet’s corpus will support those in the community battling mental illness, fight stigma, and get access to sustained psychiatric care Bombay Parsi Punchayet members (from top left to bottom right) Ervad Xerxes, Vispi Dastur, Adil Malia, Hoshang Jal, Viraf Mehta, Anahita Desai, Armaity Tirandaz, and Maharukh Kobad Noble. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP)

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Iconic Parsi Fortnightly ‘Parsiana’ To Shut Down In October After 60 Years Of Chronicling Community Affairs

Parsiana was founded in in November 1964 by Pestonji Warden. The magazine covered articles about the Parsis, their Zoroastrian religion, history, traditions, and the fierce debates that grips the small but vociferous community from time to time. Iconic Parsi Fortnightly ‘Parsiana’ To Shut Down in October After 60 Years | Parsiana, the Parsi fortnightly published from Mumbai, will shut down

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What It Truly Means to Be a Good Zoroastrian in Today’s World

In a world often defined by complexity and moral ambiguity, the timeless wisdom of Zoroastrianism offers a profound and practical roadmap for a meaningful life. Being a “good Zoroastrian” isn’t about rigid dogma; it’s about actively embodying the cosmic principles of Asha—truth, order, and righteousness—and striving for harmony with the divine blueprint that Dadar Ahura Mazda himself embodies. This sacred connection

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Arnaz Bisney walks through Dadar Parsi Colony!

A walk along video by Arnaz Bisney taking you through the charming lanes of Dadar Parsi Colony. The beautiful vintage bungalows and tree-lined lanes create magic that modern Bombay rarely offers. It’s these quiet lanes which hold stories that shaped the city we know today.

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