Recognising the evolving role of Zoroastrian priests in guiding and strengthening communities, the Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies, at SOAS University of London, hosted ‘Future Zoroastrians’, a five-day leadership program, from 29th June to 4th July, 2026, sponsored by Zar Amrolia, aimed at equipping the next generation of Mobeds with skills that extend beyond […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
A Parsi Times reader wrote in asking what is Ilm-e-Khshnoom and its place in the Zoroastrian religion and Parsi tradition? The term Ilm means knowledge and Khshnoom means ‘Divine Bliss’ or ‘spiritual ecstasy.’ It is an esoteric movement initiated in India by Behramshah Naoroji Shroff, around the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Behramshah claimed […]
Sporting excellence continues to run in the Amalsadiwala family, as Mumbai-based sisters, Pearl (19) and Naomi (16) Amalsadiwala have been selected to represent India at the Pickleball World Cup 2026, to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam, this September. The achievement carries special significance, coming just two years after their father, Nozer Amalsadiwala, captained India’s […]
