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.
Read moreIn the passing away of Cyrus Jal Siganporia, on Monday, June 30, 2025, we the Zarthusti’s of India and mainly Mumbai have lost a great personality. Cyrus was a staunch follower of our religion and after his retirement from Larsen & Toubro, dedicated his life and time towards betterment of our Agiaries’, Atash Behram’s and Doongarwadi (Tower of Silence). His
Read moreAre you interested in learning how to stitch a sudreh ? The book, ‘HOW TO STITCH A SUDREH , A Step By Step Guide With Diagrams’ By Yasmin F. Daruwala, takes you by the hand and shows you how to do it. In this book, every step of the sudreh -stitching process, explained in simple English , is also illustrated
Read moreGreetings all, I hope you are doing well. Although the registration for Manthra ended on June 7, I would like to share with you the YouTube link related to Manthra: It would be greatly appreciated if you could share it with others to help raise awareness about this unique conference and special Zoroastrian event in Iran. While registration has closed, anyone
Read moreThe Zoroastrians of India are a tiny and rapidly shrinking group. Yet they exclude women who marry out and their offspring from their community. Parsi women praying at the sea wall in Bombay. Alamy. While growing up as a Parsi in Bombay, I was often told that we were the most progressive and egalitarian community in India. In 2001, the
Read moreDinner Menu. – Samosa – Shaami Kabab – Chicken Kurma – Naan – Mutton Biryani – Dahi Kachubar – Ice Cream
Read moreIn pursuit of Good thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds. At four score & five, my desire to play Golf remains unabated. It is rightly said, golf is not just a game, it is a philosophy, another interesting four-letter word. I can write a thesis on this but the purport of this article is not Golf. In the course of my
Read moreA Beautiful and profound statement from the Denkard. The Denkard’s assertion that respecting and acting in accordance with the wishes of parents equates to “doing bandagi to God” (performing divine service or worship) highlights the immense value placed on filial piety within Zoroastrianism. This isn’t merely about obedience; it reflects a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of the moral and spiritual realms.
Read moreDubai Marina resident Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta. Photo: Mazhar Farooqui At 103, Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta walks unaided into a movie premiere. At an age when many struggle to walk, he climbs stairs to the theatre, greets strangers like old friends, and jokes with the ease of someone half his age. The Dubai-based Zoroastrian resident, who turns 104 on May 9, brushed off
Read moreThanks to the Zoroastrian Net, I was delighted to read of the existence of the Mehta Parsi Lying-In Hospital at Navsari. A maternity hospital established by the community donors to provide comfort & care to the community ladies in their hour of need, in this small town. A facility which started way back in 1912 for Parsi ladies only, as
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