House Journal of the Thane Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman – August 25 Any comments may be please be addressed to Mrs. Pouruchisti Meherhomji, Hon. Secretary, at pourushah@gmail.com or to Mrs. Dilshad Mistry, Jt. Secretary, at dilshad.mistry@hotmail.com
Read moreBombay Parsi Punchayet’s corpus will support those in the community battling mental illness, fight stigma, and get access to sustained psychiatric care Bombay Parsi Punchayet members (from top left to bottom right) Ervad Xerxes, Vispi Dastur, Adil Malia, Hoshang Jal, Viraf Mehta, Anahita Desai, Armaity Tirandaz, and Maharukh Kobad Noble. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP)
Read moreParsiana was founded in in November 1964 by Pestonji Warden. The magazine covered articles about the Parsis, their Zoroastrian religion, history, traditions, and the fierce debates that grips the small but vociferous community from time to time. Iconic Parsi Fortnightly ‘Parsiana’ To Shut Down in October After 60 Years | Parsiana, the Parsi fortnightly published from Mumbai, will shut down
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 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 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 morePolymath doctor brings his work to Delhi to inspire junior doctors Dr Farokh Udwadia (Express photo by Praveen Khanna) For years, Dr Farokh Udwadia has sat by the bedside of his patients at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, holding hands, listening and talking to them. “That bond often wins battles because it is about the
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