The Light We Carry Dear Readers, We all know that serene feeling that takes over us when we stand before our sacred fire in an Agiary. For just a few moments, the outside world fades away. The gentle glow of the flame steadies the mind, calms the heart and reminds us that some things remain […]
Dear Readers, Few occasions touch the Parsi heart like the holy Muktad days. Every year, these sacred days bring a unique sense of peace and belonging. Homes and Agiaries are transformed with fragrant flowers, glowing divas and silver vases, as prayers fill the air with devotion and gratitude. It’s a beautiful reminder that while time […]
Dear Readers, It’s been distressing to witness thousands of young Indians take to the streets because they no longer trust the very system that was meant to shape their future. The ongoing ‘Cockroach Movement’ is about so much more than student protests or an unconventional name – it’s a mirror held up to the nation, […]
Dear Readers, There’s something unmistakably Parsi about the pursuit of excellence. Be it business, philanthropy, the arts or sport, our community has always punched far above its weight, through discipline, determination and an unwavering commitment to giving our best. That spirit has produced sporting icons whose achievements have inspired generations, and today, it is heartening […]
Dear Readers, There’s an old saying that when everyone does a little, no one has to do a lot. This sentiment feels especially relevant today. For a community as numerically small and geographically scattered as ours, survival has never depended on numbers alone, but on organisation, cooperation and the willingness of individuals to think beyond […]
Dear Readers, When families speak of inheritance, our minds often turn to property, jewellery, investments or cherished heirlooms carefully passed from one generation to the next. Yet, the greatest inheritance we can ever pass on cannot be valued in rupees, recorded in legal documents or divided among heirs. It is our values. Look through these […]
Dear Readers, There’s something rather reassuring about institutions that outlive generations. Even as the community’s only bank – The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd. – celebrates nearly a century of service, it gives us much reason to reflect with pride and gratitude on an extraordinary legacy. Founded on 17th June, 1927, by Sir Hormusjee Cawasjee Dinshaw […]
Dear Readers, There’s something rather reassuring about institutions that outlive generations. Even as the community’s only bank – The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd. – celebrates nearly a century of service, it gives us much reason to reflect with pride and gratitude on an extraordinary legacy. Founded on 17th June, 1927, by Sir Hormusjee Cawasjee Dinshaw […]
Dear Readers, Often, one pauses to marvel at the extraordinary footprint of a community that constitutes barely a minuscule fraction of the world’s population. This week’s edition offers several such moments. From Kenya to Australia, from London to Karachi, Parsis continue to leave behind institutions, ideas and legacies that enrich the societies they call home. […]
Dear Readers, Beneath the surface of our vibrant and accomplished community lies a growing concern… while Parsis today are considered among the most educated, proficient and globally connected communities, many of our young adults tend to feel increasingly disconnected from community life, institutions and even each other. That’s why initiatives like the Holiday Programme for […]
Dear Readers, Over the past several weeks, families across the community have been travelling far and wide, making the most of the summer holidays before schools and routines resume once again. Some have journeyed abroad to reconnect with loved ones, while others have explored destinations across India or enjoyed brief local getaways with friends. Holidays […]