Dear Readers, Our elders carry within them a reservoir of untold Parsi heritage – a wellspring at risk of drying up soon, as nearly half our community surpasses the age of sixty. In those silvered strands of hair, lie stories waiting to be heard. And with passing time, each voice becomes an increasingly invaluable treasure. […]
…Because Life’s Only Certainty Is Its Unpredictability Dear Readers, We are just half way through 2025, and already this year is going down in history for an unusual spate of misfortunes. From the distant echoes of the Iran-Israel war to tragedies closer to home – the Pahalgam terror attack, the Air India Flight 171 crash, […]
Dear Readers, Matchmaking assumes that much more importance in sustaining a community like ours, whose numbers are dwindling faster than the botas (mutton nuggets) disappearing from the dhansak-dal at a Sunday lunch! It’s a daring dance – one lovely Bawi musters the courage to flash a coy smile at a strapping Bawa, as they clutch […]
Dear Readers, When was the last time you truly felt ‘being Parsi’ – not just in name, but in spirit? Was it over a steaming plate of dhansak on a Sunday? Or while arguing passionately over which bakery makes the best mawa cake? Beneath all our quirks and our obsession with the Queen’s English, thrives […]
Dear Readers, For a community celebrated for its orderliness and foresight, it’s surprising how disorderly our affairs can be when it comes to maintaining our important documents. Far many of us, particularly our seniors, we tend to put it off for ‘soon’ or ‘someday’, that never quite arrives. This delay places an undue burden on […]
Dear Readers, Our community has long stood at the crossroads of tradition and progress – rich in heritage and agile in adaptation. It’s time we embraced a much-needed upgrade – not just in our values, but in our connectivity. With Parsis spread across the globe in precious micro-communities, from Colaba to Canada and Sanjan to […]
Dear Readers, Most times, the real danger a community faces, is not from external threats, but from internal strife. Today, our minuscule yet mighty community finds itself at a crossroads, where our greatest threat may well be ourselves. At possibly under 50,000 in number in India, we are one of the world’s tiniest ethnic communities, […]
Dear Readers, As dark clouds gather and the scent of parched earth welcomes the heavenly showers, we are reminded of our deep-rooted reverence for nature’s elements, which comprise the core of our glorious faith. Rain is revered as more than just a welcome relief from the scorching summer heat… it’s a divine blessing which purifies […]
Dear Readers, Across news features, history books and commemorative speeches given by top politicians and personalities, Parsis are often hailed as India’s ‘model minority’ – a tiny but tenacious community known for punching well above its weight. We are celebrated for our philanthropy, enterprise, patriotism and a spirit that blends dynamism with deep cultural richness […]
Dear Readers, There are tsunamis, there are hurricanes, there are earthquakes… and then there’s our Parsi Mumma! She can cook up a feast, stir up a storm, and single-handedly run an emotional empire with a velan (rolling pin) in one hand and the Avesta in the other! Fiercely loving, unapologetically dramatic and deeply devoted, the […]
Dear Readers, Each year, an increasing number of young Parsis pack their bags, board flights and leave for shores offering a brighter future. They leave with degrees, dreams and one-way tickets. And while ambition must always be applauded, we need to ask: at what cost… to the community they leave behind? The steady trickle of […]