Category Archives: Notable Zoroastrians
ZTFE Trustee and Hon. Treasurer Javid Canteenwala appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Our heartiest congratulations to our ZTFE Trustee and Honorary Treasurer Javid Canteenwala on being honoured by being conferred with the appointment of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), as per the ‘King’s Birthday Honours List 2026’. https://www.gov.uk/csv-preview/6a2c1e9dc39255c595b507f3/BD26_Transparency_List__Final_.csv We express our gratitude to Javid for his several years of dedicated service. In addition we sincerely appreciate the commitment of his family
Read moreAdi Marzban – A gentle genius
Adi 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 moreErvad Dr. Jehan Framroze Bagli is no more
Ervad Dr. Jehan Framroze Bagli (1928–2026) It is with a profound sense of loss that we share the passing of Ervad Dr. Jehan Framroze Bagli, a deeply respected scholar, priest, scientist, and community leader whose life left a lasting imprint on the Zoroastrian world. Born on September 25, 1928 in Bombay, Jehan showed exceptional promise from a young age. He went
Read moreNariman Point
You Know Nariman Point — But Do You Know Mr Nariman? Khurshed Framji Nariman (1883–1948), popularly known as Veer Nariman, was one of Bombay’s most outspoken nationalist leaders and civic reformers. Though widely remembered today because of places like Nariman Point and Veer Nariman Road in Mumbai, the story of the man behind the name is far less known. Born
Read moreBerjis Desai appointed as Parsi Zoroastrian member of The National commission for Minorities
National commission for Minorities Advocate Berjis Desai has been appointed as Parsi Zoroastrian member of The National commission for Minorities Congratulations and wishing him a grand success!
Read moreBinaisha Adil Dastoor breaks 2 Guinness World Records
Dear All, It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that Binaisha is now officially a Guinness World Record Holder and has successfully broken 2 World Records! A heartfelt and sincere appreciation for your constant encouragement for Binaisha. Regards, Azmin Adil Dastoor
Read moreThe man behind Veer Nariman Road and Nariman Point?
K.F. Nariman (1889-1948) A Parsi leader from Bombay, he openly challenged British rule and corporate corruption. He fought for workers’ rights and civic reforms. Nariman Point, Bombay’s business hub.
Read moreSydenham College to honour Asia’s first female commerce graduate
The college will unveil Yasmin Khurshedji Surveyor’s statue and launch a scholarship programme in her name to mark the 100th anniversary of her graduation on August 18 Mumbai: Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics will honour its alumna and the first woman in Asia to earn a commerce degree, Yasmin Khurshedji Surveyor, by unveiling her statue and launching a scholarship
Read moreThe Story of Ruttie & Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Rattanbai Petit, the wife of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the leader behind the Pakistan Movement, was a Parsi from an aristocratic family in Bombay, with there being a 24-year age gap between the couple. She is buried in Mumbai and her descendants, the Wadias (through their daughter Dina) live in India. Rattanbai Petit (often informally called “Ruttie”) was born on 20
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