A Field Study of One of Nature’s Most Powerful Species -By Aryaan Mehta For centuries, naturalists have studied many remarkable creatures. The Bengal tiger. The Himalayan snow leopard. The blue whale… Yet none command quite the same level of authority as the ‘Parsi Saasu’ or Parsi mother-in-law. This formidable species is found across Mumbai, Navsari, […]
A Glimpse Into the Future of the Bawaji Civilisation By Behram Bharucha If current trends continue, the year 2075 will be a fascinating time for the global Parsi community. Our population may hover somewhere between ‘rare species’ and ‘critically endangered but extremely well catered’. Yet numbers aside, the spirit of the Bawa will remain gloriously […]
Across more than three millennia, the Zoroastrian faith has offered humanity a spiritual vision rooted in clarity, responsibility and moral courage. The words of Prophet Zarathushtra, the divine guidance of Ahura Mazda and the reflections of revered saints within the Parsi community continue to illuminate the path of righteous living. At the heart of the […]
A Numerology Guide To The Year Ahead – By Expert Numerologist Aayesha Vasunia – Have you ever wondered why some years bring sudden opportunities while others seem to push us toward reflection and change? While astrology often takes centre stage in predicting the future, numerology offers an equally fascinating window into the hidden patterns that […]
-By MEHERNAZ IRANI Long before empires rose across Persia and long before the marble halls of Persepolis echoed with royal ceremony, Iranian tradition speaks of an earlier age. It was the era of the Peshdad dynasty, remembered as the first line of kings who brought order, knowledge and governance to humanity. Their story lives primarily […]
-By Kerfegar Eduljee After years of anticipation, Norton Motorcycles is set to make a dramatic return to India under TVS Motor Company. For enthusiasts, this is not merely a new product launch. It is the revival of a brand whose legacy is deeply woven and intertwined into the fabric of global motorcycling history. TVS acquired […]
What Dogs Have Figured Out About Humans! Shirin Dhabhar is India’s pioneering Canine Behaviourist and Trainer. For over 25 years now, she has worked hard to ensure that dogs in India are trained using reward-based methods. “Oh God, Maya, not again!” I say as I get up for the umpteenth time to retrieve her ball, […]
-By Tinaz Mistry Spring cleaning for the Festival of Spring, or Navroz, is serious business in our community. From Nanachowk to Navsari, from Colaba to Canada, from Dadar to Detroit – Parsi households prepare for Navroz with admirable zeal – Cupboards are emptied. Walls and windows are washed, fans are wiped, porcelain and silverware coaxed […]
– Mehernosh J. Sahukar – We live in an era where a single thought can become a post, a single word can travel across continents in seconds, and a single deed can be amplified or attacked before sunset. Social media has given us a public voice, a platform and a permanent record. In this digital […]
-By DR. KAIWAN RANDERIA Dr. Kaiwan M. Randeria is an Orthopedic Surgeon, holding a Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery. He aims to increase awareness about bone health, which has been adversely affected in keeping with today’s unhealthy lifestyle and nutritional issues. [Connect with him at: drkaiwan94@gmail.com ] As an orthopaedic surgeon to many community members, […]
A Conversation With My Daughter, Khurshid Dr. Danesh D. Chinoy is a leading and award-winning Health and Wellness Coach, Sports Physiotherapist and Psychologist. His mission is to empower you to reach your highest levels of wellness/fitness. You can connect with him at: daneshchinoy@gmail.com . It was one of those ordinary afternoons that don’t announce themselves […]