Dear Readers, As an educated and seemingly progressive community, we have strong opinions. But sometimes, our obsession for voicing our opinions tends to blur the line between expressing our opinions and imposing these on those who don’t necessarily see eye-to-eye with us. Given, that for the most part, when these become a public spectacle on […]
(Parsi Times presents the concluding, second part of the series on the life of our beloved Prophet Asho Zarathushtra, by Noshir Dadrawala, providing a more insightful understanding about His teachings and message for humanity.) Zarathushtra’s teachings are essentially embodied in the Five Gatha – which form seventeen of the seventy-two chapters of the Yasna – […]
Sanjan Day was celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm on 14th November, 2024, as Zarthostis from across India came together at the Sanjan Memorial Column Grounds, to commemoration the auspicious community occasion, reinforcing the full spirit of Parsipanu. Students and staff of the Jadi Rana High School graciously welcomed the visitors with hot tea and […]
In 1791-92, after Tipu Sultan’s invasion of Malabar region, Seth Hirjee Manekji Kharas first arrived in Tellicherry to explore business opportunities. He purchased a piece of land named ‘Pimole Mala’, renamed ‘Parsi Kannu’, on which was built a Parsi Aaramgah. Later, in 1797, Seth Bomanji Ratanji Captain built a Prayer Hall on the same premises […]
The Iranshah Udwada Utsav (IUU) 2024 buzz is in full swing, even as we close in on the Community’s much awaited fest – the largest platform for the coming together of Zoroastrians from India and across the world, to yet again celebrate our cultural, social and religious ethos, in Udwada – our pilgrimage headquarters! Parsi […]
The Cawasjeee Byramjee Banaji Atash Behram celebrated its glorious 179th salgreh on 30th October, 2024, (Sarosh Roj, Tir Mahino – Kadimi), welcoming devotees with a beautiful rangoli at the entrance (made by the batiwallas), gorgeous garlands at the entrance gates and floral decorations honoring the photo frames of the Banaji Family members. A Haven Geh […]
Mental health is so much more than what goes on inside our heads. It’s also about what’s happening in our bodies. This mind-body connection plays a critical role in how we experience and manage our emotions. One of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of this connection is our posture. How we stand, sit, and […]
In a remarkable display of endurance and courage, Mumbai’s 21-year-old Gamadia Colony resident, Zenia Kaizad Jamshedji has become the youngest Parsi woman to ride a motorcycle to Umling La, the world’s highest motorable pass. Zenia embarked on this awe-inspiring journey through the majestic landscapes of Ladakh, on ‘Mad Max’, her trusted, 14-year-old Hero Honda Karizma, […]
(Parsi Times presents a 2-part series by Noshir Dadrawala on the life of our beloved Prophet Asho Zarathushtra, providing a more insightful understanding about His teachings and message for humanity.) Recently, I received a request from a Parsi Times reader to briefly narrate the story of Zarathushtra, summarizing His teachings, that she could share with […]
Bangalore-based Almitra Hoshang Patel, was awarded the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award on 1st November, 2024, for her 5-decade long, dedicated contribution in the field of Solid Waste Management. 88-year-old Almitra Patel, renowned environmentalist and the first Indian woman to graduate from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has been a trailblazer for environmental advocacy and […]
The Zoroastrian community in Florida came together to pray and enjoy a gambhar lunch organised by the Zoroastrian Association of Florida (ZAF), on 27th October, 2024, at the Miramar Regional Park, Corporate Pavilion. The annual gambhar was attended by over a hundred enthusiastic Zoroastrians. A Jashan was led by three Mobeds – Er. Khush Daruwalla, Zubin […]