Mumbai: The historic Bhikha Behram well in Churchgate is undergoing major restoration work in preparation for its tricentennial later this month. The well is a sacred site for Parsi-Zoroastrians who gather here for prayers every day. On special days like ‘Ava Roj’ or ‘water day’, larger congregations gather there to revere the water element. While the well dates back to the
Read moreDear ZTFE Members & Well-wishers, We respectfully inform you of the sad demise of the learned, kind and esteemed Mobed Mehraban Dinyar Firouzgary in Iran around 7pm on Friday 7th March 2025, Day-Be Din ruz Esfand (Sepandaarmazd) mah as per the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar, Ashishvangh roj Meher mah as per the Shahenshai Zoroastrian calendar. Mobed Mehraban was 89 years old.
Read moreThis iconic Mumbai Parsi community culture club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food Established in 1934, a cultural club spearheaded by the Parsi community looks back upon the illustrious journey as it celebrates its 90th anniversary Zubin Mehta embraces the Club founder-president Gool Shavaksha in 1967 In the summer of 1980, a group of young Parsi women
Read moreThe spirit of unity and compassion runs through the Parsi Community everywhere: The Parsi Community in Auckland is predominantly resident in East Auckland (Supplied Photo of Participants at ‘Jamva Chalo Ji,’ held in Pakuranga on July 17, 2024) The need to foster cultural and traditional values among the youth and the magnanimity of the people are taking the Trustees and
Read moreDear Parsi Community, We are delighted to share that the article titled “9 of the Most Genetically Isolated Human Populations in the World,” recently published by LiveScience, which features the latest scientific news and research, highlights groundbreaking work that is deeply connected to our Zoroastrian heritage (https://www.livescience.com/health/9-of-the-most-genetically-isolated-human-populations-in-the-world). This article highlights the unique genetic traits of the Parsi community, particularly their
Read moreOver the past 50,000 years, humans have populated nearly every corner of the globe — and due to geographic barriers, some of these populations then remained isolated for thousands or even tens of thousands of years. Other populations have become cloistered thanks to insular cultural or religious practices. As a result, the genetic diversity of our species has declined over
Read more– Also Announces ‘Ratan Tata Scholarships For Young Authors’ Documenting His Legacy – The Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS) has shared that it has been granted personalized ‘My Stamps’ by the Department of Posts, Daak Bhawan, New Delhi, to honor the extraordinary legacy of visionary industrialist, nation builder and philanthropist – Ratan Tata. These stamps will be distributed on
Read moreWASHINGTON: Bapsi Sidhwa, an internationally acclaimed author and literary icon, passed away in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday. She was 86. Celebrated for her poignant novels, she made an invaluable contribution to global literature. Her departure marks a profound loss for the literary world, Pakistan, India and the Zoroastrian community worldwide. Sidhwa, best known for her collaborative work with Indo-Canadian filmmaker
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