Ruins of Istakhr, ancient Zoroastrian city CONTENTS KEY 1. Introduction 2. Azar Kaivan 3. The Kaivan School 4. Mir Findiriski and Baha al-Din Amili 5. The Desatir 6. Dabistan-i Mazahib and the Sipasiyan 7. Jivanji J. Modi and Dastur Dhalla 8. Other Philosophers and Mystics Annotations 1. Introduction The standard interpretation of Suhrawardi’s influence has generally been heavily disposed to an
Read moreAs Zubin Mehta visits the valley, it’s time to explore an unknown mystical legacy SPOTLIGHT M SALEEM BEG The forth-coming performance of Zubin Mehta, born in 1936 in a Parsi family in Mumbai, has rekindled our interest in a very rich but lesser known Parsi presence in Kashmir. Parsis or Zoroastrians are the followers of Zoaraster known as Zartusht in the
Read moreMy Dear Global Zarathushtis : Please join me in congratulating my good friend Daraius Mistry from Aukland New Zealand for becoming the recipient of these two very prestigious awards: 1. Business Excellence in ICT Category conferred on him by Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Bill English 2. Best Medium Sized Business conferred on him by the Indian High & CEO of UNITEC I
Read more(Text of Paper presented at the Parliament of World Religions, Chicago, 1993 as a representative of the Parliament and not as a member of a religious group. The issues addressed are universal in nature.) Collision of Religion and Society Pervin J. Mistry Introduction: Religion and Society together present the Oneness of Life and the Oneness of Humanity. Religion
Read moreThe Iranian Studies Directory (ISDirectory.org) is is an initiative developed by Iran Heritage Foundation which seeks to create a comprehensive reference and research facility for academics and scholars in the field. The ISDirectory aims to help foster global, interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers and institutions both inside and outside of Iranian studies. Currently in the first phase of its development, it
Read moreNavroz – The Parsi festival was celebrated on 18th Aug’2013. The fire and its spirit has never been more sacred and relevant to anyone but the Parsis. Parsis one of the most innocuous, full-of-life ethnic communities is on its path to be forgotten by this world. They are one of those world’s Diasporas, who perhaps seem to be fast on the extinction
Read moreA ONCE IN A LIFE TIME OPPORTUNITY TO SEE AN EXTRAORDINARY, WORLD CLASS EXHIBITION ON ZOROASTRIANISM IN LONDON ! *For the First Time Ever, an International Exhibition on Zoroastrianism and the Parsis and Iranians on an Unbelievable scale ! *With exhibits from the British Museum, British Library, Uzbekistan National Museum, The CSMVS ( formerly Prince of Wales Musuem)
Read moreLow income housing schemes in municipal areas are likely to benefit from the union government signing the loan and project agreements for World Bank (IDA) assistance of US $100 million for low income housing finance project. Agreement was recently signed between government of India/National Housing Bank(NHB) and the World Bank, says a recent government statement. The objective of the project
Read morePresident Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday greeted the Parsi community on the occasion of the Parsi New Year. “On the auspicious occasion of the Parsi New Year, ‘Navroz’, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens particularly my Parsi brothers and sisters,” Mukherjee said in his message. Click Here for more
Read moreZoroastrian Bank is now offering attractive rates for Fixed Deposits (FDs) from NRIs in NRE accounts – upto 8.5% Valid for NRIs from any country in the world. The offer is open for a limited period – so do take advantage NOW ! Please read the flyer enclosed and support the Community Bank with a Win-Win proposal. Write to zcbl@zcbl.in
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