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A Silent Killer in Our Genes: Why Parsi and Iranian Families Must Test for Lp(a)

Have you heard unsettling stories of young, seemingly healthy individuals—especially within the Iranian and Parsi communities—suffering premature heart attacks and strokes? Did you wonder why this happens, often without the typical risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes? The answer may lie in a dangerous, often-missed genetic marker: Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). This simple blood test could be the key to

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In a first, London’s Lord Mayor hosts Parsi dinner

  In a first, London’s Lord Mayor hosts Parsi dinner The event acknowledged and celebrated the substantial contributions the Zoroastrian community has made to the British economy and culture. London’s Lord Mayor hosts First Ever Zoroastrian Parsi dinner at his residence. / Courtesy: Ishani Duttagupta A historic Parsi dinner was held at Mansion House, the official residence and office of

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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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WZC 2026 September Newsletter

  The Singapore PZAS community looks forward to welcoming you all to WZC Singapore 2026! The Parsi Zoroastrian Association of South East Asia warmly welcomes you all to the 13th World Zoroastrian Congress 2026 in Singapore in December 2026! WZC Singapore 2026 will be the most exciting and stimulating platform for our global community to gather, celebrate our 3000-year heritage

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Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Posts Excellent Growth in Business and Asset Quality

    Mumbai based Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank delivered stellar performance during 2024-25 under all the business parameters. Addressing the Shareholders on August 26, 2025, Mr. Yazdi Tantra, the Chairman of the Bank stated that the total Deposits have grown to Rs. 1218 crore registering a growth of 12% over the previous year. Bank’s Total Advances recorded increase of 13%.  Net

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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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