Dear Readers, This week, as we mark the most auspicious Adar Mahino, Adar Roj on 20th April, let’s take a moment to step back and reconnect with what it is about this holy fire that that truly guides us beyond the ritual and the routine. For us, fire is a living reminder of how to […]
Dear Readers, In a world that constantly urges us to do more, consume more, react more and be more, the innate Zoroastrian ethos of moderation feels almost radical. And yet, it stands as a timeless cornerstone of our faith, reinforcing that true power lies in balance, restraint and conscious living. Zoroastrian philosophy has always anchored […]
Dear Readers, Just like that, a quarter of 2026 has already slipped behind us. Time advances with steady inevitability, often unnoticed in the flow of our daily lives, yet subtly reinforcing its lasting significance. Each passing moment invites reflection on how we choose to engage with the present and what we carry forward into the […]
Dear Readers, This Jamshedi Navroz, one could not help but feel a sense of joy watching our community come alive across cities, continents and time zones. From Mumbai to Hyderabad and overseas, we gathered in prayer and celebration, reconfirming the fact that while we may be few in number, our spirit remains expansive and deeply […]
Dear Readers, As the Festival of Spring tiptoes in on the eve of 20th March, with blooming flowers and brighter days, Navroz brings along a sense of freshness we all look forward to. It’s more than just new beginnings in nature – it’s a nudge to refresh our own lives, reset our priorities and reconnect […]
Dear Readers, Jamshedi Navroz is a time of celebration, renewal and hope. As Parsis in India, we observe this occasion with deep gratitude for the land that welcomed our forefathers centuries ago and allowed our community to flourish in peace and dignity. India has given us the freedom to practise our faith, preserve our traditions […]
Dear Readers, Across the world, the news increasingly reads like a chronicle of escalating conflict. As missiles streak through the skies of West Asia, cities that once echoed with commerce and culture now tremble under the sound of sirens. For us, watching these unfortunate developments carries a deeper ache. Iran, the cradle of our civilisation […]
Dear Readers, In a community as close knit as ours, it’s easy to assume we know each other’s joys and struggles. Yet beyond our bustling Baugs, elegant Agiaries and hectic lives, there are Parsi families in remote villages quietly navigating life’s hardships. When distance grows, awareness fades, giving way to silence and neglect. As a […]
Dear Readers, There’s something deeply moving about watching an old structure come back to life. The recent restoration of the Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower, at Fort, reminded us what is possible when vision meets responsibility. It’s more than a civic achievement, it’s a reminder that heritage, when cared for, continues to breathe meaning into […]
Dear Readers, Happy Valentine’s Day to a community that has always believed in love, even if we tend to express it through extra servings of dhansak and unsolicited advice. For a minuscule community like ours, love carries a responsibility far greater than flowers, gifts or candlelight dinners… it is the invisible thread that sustains our […]
Dear Readers, Every issue of our community weekly brings you stories that remind us who we are and what keeps us strong. This week’s features on some of our leading community organisations, like WAPIZ, XYZ and WZO Trusts, reflect a powerful truth – when Parsi organisations step forward with purpose, the entire community moves ahead […]