What do Freddie Mercury and the family that founded Tata Steel have in common? Apart from global success, they all have links to Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest religions, which is being showcased for the first time at Headstone Manor and Museum in Harrow, north-west London. Silk saris known as garas, family photographs and sacred heirlooms are being displayed
Read moreParsi-American Scholar Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji Honored by Carnegie Foundation Harvard social psychologist, author, and 12th World Zoroastrian Congress speaker honored as the United States marks its 250th anniversary. Dr. Mahzarin R. Banaji, the distinguished Parsi-American social psychologist whose work has transformed public understanding of implicit bias, has been named to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation’s 2026 class of “Great Immigrants,
Read moreThe British-era Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act exposes the community’s women in India and overseas to gross injustice, even after divorce Parsi women are barred from worship at agiaries if they marry outside the community. File pic for representation The Parsi Zoroastrian population is declining at 18 per cent each decade. Recent efforts to increase the Parsi population, including the
Read moreCelebrity chef speaks about Pakistan’s shrinking Parsi community as younger generations increasingly migrate abroad Photo: Zarnaksidhwaoffical/Instagram For years, Chef Zarnak Sidhwa has been a familiar presence in Pakistani households, earning a loyal following through her cooking shows and her reputation as the country’s beloved “dessert queen.” Beyond her culinary career, however, Sidhwa is also one of the few remaining members
Read moreAuthor Rhea Mogul is initiated into the Zoroastrian faith by a Parsi priest in Mumbai in December 1999. Rhea Mogul/CNN A landmark Supreme Court case challenges century old gender rules in the Parsi community, promising to unsettle traditions while offering a path toward inclusion. As mentioned by CNN Mumbai, India – the scent of burning sandalwood fills the room, to which
Read moreNoshir Irani, a beloved figure in Sydney’s Zoroastrian and broader Indian-Australian community, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, recognising decades of volunteer work and community service. For Irani, the recognition came as a genuine surprise. “The reaction was a great surprise, but I felt happy that what a little
Read moreI finally got the recognition for the 250th anniversary of Zoroastrian legacy to American Independence My Journey in Advancing Recognition of the Timeless Zoroastrian Legacy My fascination with Iran began more than fifty years ago during the 1970s, when I served as a ship captain with Arya National Shipping Lines. During that period, I visited Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rustam four times
Read moreAdi Marzban – A gentle genius – by Hormazdyar Shahpurshah Dalal “…. I am happy to write about Adi’s life and work. The task was not easy, since Adi was close to me. And also because he was a silent man who did not talk about himself….. ” Read this interesting account of the history, foundation and growth of Jame
Read moreThe Parsi-Zoroastrian community gathered at Mumbai’s historic Bhikha Behram Well in Churchgate to celebrate the 200th Humbandagi and the 13th Foundation Day of XYZ. The event featured communal prayers and cultural activities aimed at preserving Zoroastrian heritage. Members of the Parsi-Zoroastrian community gather at Bhikha Behram Well in Churchgate to celebrate the 200th Humbandagi and promote cultural fellowship | Photo
Read more– Berjis Desai And Dinshaw Tamboly Deliver Compelling Calls For Reform And Revival – In a significant move to safeguard one of India’s most influential yet numerically vulnerable groups, the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) hosted a high-level national seminar titled, ‘Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways.’ Held at Mumbai’s Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, on 9th May, 2026, the high-level gathering
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