Sunday, 5th April, 2026 is ‘Easter’ or ‘Resurrection Sunday’, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead on the third day of his burial, after his crucifixion by the Romans, at Calvary in 30 AD. The traditional narrative of the Resurrection provides hope and strength, encouraging individuals to rise above adversity and live in a […]
The second edition of the prestigious Oberoi Concours d’Elegance, held recently at The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, brought together some of the world’s finest vintage automobiles and motorcycles. Set against the regal backdrop of the City of Lakes, the event celebrated automotive heritage, craftsmanship and timeless luxury, drawing global participation and an eminent panel of judges, […]
– Mahbakht J. Irani – For Parsis across the world, the news coming from Iran today carries a weight that goes far beyond geopolitics. For most, Iran would seem as another nation caught in the turbulence of global conflict. For Parsis, it’s the ancient homeland of our ancestors, the cradle of Zoroastrian civilisation – the […]
Today, 21st February, 2026, is Roj Khurshed (a day dedicated to the Divinity presiding over the Sun) and Mah Meher (month dedicated to the Divinity presiding over the purifying rays of the sun). As per Zoroastrian tradition, Khurshed and Meher are Divine entities whose Nyaish (litany) are prayed together, symbolizing the inseparable nature of sunlight and its source […]
14th February, 2026, is Valentine’s Day! Across the world, this day celebrates love and friendship. However, few know that it originated as a Christian religious feast to honour a martyr named Saint Valentine. According to legend, saint Valentine performed weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry by the Roman emperor Claudius II. Later, during […]
“A child’s caste should be the same as its adoptive parents.” On 29th January 2026, Bombay Hight Court’s two-judge bench, comprising Justices S M Modak and M S Karnik, ruled that a child’s caste should be the same as its adoptive parents. The court opined that when a child is adopted, its ties with its […]
A landmark community health programme was organised by WAPIZ in association with NK Dhabhar Cancer Foundation focused on preventive healthcare, elder care, and social support for the Parsi Zoroastrian community. WAPIZ – Empowering Seniors and Supporting Health World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthoshtis (WAPIZ) hosted ‘Parsi Health Matters: A Conference on Community Wellbeing’ at the […]
-By Kerfegar Eduljee The unusual, the out-of-the-ordinary and the exceptional always command attention, and this proved true over the weekend as the Vintage and Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI) hosted its prestigious Annual Vintage Car Fiesta at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai. The three-day extravaganza, held from 24th – 26th January, 2026, attracted collectors […]
The All Parsees Sports Foundation hosted the much awaited 41st chapter of the Jal D. Pardiwala Annual Athletic Meet, across 3rd and 4th January, 2026, at the University Stadium, Marine Lines, with 351 participants from nearly 30 Parsi baugs and institutions competing across age groups. The meet, held under the auspices of Nowroze Baug Play […]
Anahita Desai As we step into a New Year, we often speak of renewal, fresh beginnings and resolutions for ourselves. Yet, alongside personal growth lies an equally important question: what does it mean to be a responsible member of our community? Community responsibility is not confined to trusts, committees or institutions. It lives in everyday […]
TISS and ParZor are launching the second edition of their Landmark Online Certificate Programme on Zoroastrian Culture and Civilization. The flame of Zoroastrian wisdom now finds a new home in academia, powered by technology and united by a global community of learners. Razvin Namdarian reports… In a groundbreaking move to academically document and explore one […]