The Gamadia Boys Hostel is a students’ hostel for Parsi Boys, located in Gamadia Colony, Tardeo area in Mumbai, which is owned, operated and managed by the Bombay Parsi Panchayat. Over the last few years, several ex-residents of the hostel had come forward to contribute towards its refurbishing – including the painting and renovation work […]
Euthanasia And Zoroastrianism Query From Parsi Times reader, Zarine Modi: “Does the Zoroastrian religion permit or support euthanasia? Can one leave written instructions for family and friends to follow, in case of painful terminal medical conditions?” Noshir Dadrawala Responds: The term ‘euthanasia’ is derived from the Greek word eu thanatos which means good death. Historian […]
For the past seven years now, Hilla and Shezad Marolia have been running ‘Cafe Farohar’, in Udwada, hugely successful for its fare of authentic Parsi cuisine. On 7th April, 2023, Chef Shezad Marolia of Cafe Farohar launched his newest venture – ‘Udwada Bakers’ (at Daulat House, Iranshah Rd.) to continue the legacy of Irani Bakery. […]