As per recent news reports, the Parsi population in Kolkata has declined to just 347 individuals, marking its lowest recorded figure since the 1980s and reflecting a worrying demographic trend affecting the community across India. Once home to a thriving and influential Parsi population of nearly 1,600 members in the early 1980s, the city is […]
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Parsi Presence In Hong Kong
Last week I was in Hong Kong to attend an Asian conference. When a Parsi friend heard that I will be in town, I was invited for dinner at the Kowloon Cricket Club situated in the Jordan area of Kowloon. The first thing I noticed on entering the club was the bust of a Parsi […]
Community Greats Congratulate Parsi Times On 15th Anniversary
As Parsi Times marks the completion of 15 remarkable years, a milestone we celebrate as our Crystal Anniversary, we find ourselves reflecting not only on the journey but on the extraordinary goodwill that has accompanied it. Over the years, the paper has grown alongside the community it serves, and in doing so, has earned the […]
Iran League Spotlights Zoroastrian Talent At Annual Awards Ceremony
The Iran League hosted its annual prize distribution ceremony on 11th April, 2026, at Allbless Baug, where over 262 winners were felicitated, alongside 30 star performers receiving prestigious rotating trophies. BPP Chairman Viraf Mehta presided as Chief Guest. Nearly 520 Zoroastrian children, college students and seniors had, during the competitions conducted a few months ago, […]
Common Myths And Misconceptions About Mental Health
The launch of ‘The Mental Health Care Fund for Parsi Irani Zoroastrians’ by the WZO Trust Funds, marks a significant and timely step for our community. For years, mental health has existed as a quiet, uncomfortable undercurrent, spoken of in hushed tones, often dismissed, and addressed only when it reaches a point of visible crisis. […]
The J J Parsi Ward – A Home Away From Home
Within the historic premises of Mumbai’s Sir J J Hospital stands a place that reflects the true spirit of compassion and community… a sanctuary for elderly members of the Parsi, Irani and Zoroastrian community who find themselves alone, without family or financial support in their later years. The ward traces its origins to the vision […]
Apex Court Revisits 1908 Verdict Defining Parsi Identity
In a development that could have far reaching implications for the Parsi community, the Supreme Court of India has begun hearing a petition challenging the continued reliance on a 1908 Bombay High Court ruling that has shaped the understanding of “who is a Parsi” for over a century. The case questions the Dinshaw M. Petit […]
Pearls Of Wisdom: Insights By Er. Zarrir Bhandara
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. 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. In our exclusive column, […]
When Organisations Rise, Community Thrives!
Dear Readers, Every issue of our community weekly brings you stories that remind us who we are and what keeps us strong. This week’s features on some of our leading community organisations, like WAPIZ, XYZ and WZO Trusts, reflect a powerful truth – when Parsi organisations step forward with purpose, the entire community moves ahead […]
WAPIZ hosts Cancer Awareness Program
A landmark community health programme was organised by WAPIZ in association with NK Dhabhar Cancer Foundation focused on preventive healthcare, elder care, and social support for the Parsi Zoroastrian community. WAPIZ – Empowering Seniors and Supporting Health World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthoshtis (WAPIZ) hosted ‘Parsi Health Matters: A Conference on Community Wellbeing’ at the […]
Roots To Relevance – Sustaining Our Identity
Dear Readers, Through generations, our community has encountered the same enduring question… How do we preserve our essence while navigating a world that is constantly changing? The answer lies, perhaps, in understanding that identity is not preserved by nostalgia alone. It survives through participation, through purpose and through the conscious, everyday choices we make to […]