Dear Readers, At a time when our community stands at a delicate crossroads, the past week offered something greatly reassuring – hope backed by action. First was the landmark seminar hosted by the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), and second – the grand launch of community stalwart – Piruz Khambatta’s inspiring book launch, ‘Ashoi: The […]
The serene compound of the H.B. Wadia Atash Bahram witnessed a moment of quiet celebration on 12th December, 2025, as the newly restored Georgian water fountain was inaugurated on the 90th birthday of the community’s greatly revered Vada Dasturji Firoze M. Kotwal. As Dasturji Kotwal gently cut the traditional red sagan ribbon, a soft ripple […]
Mumbai’s musical landscape lost one of its most enduring pillars, with the passing of Jini Dinshaw, who committed her life to the art of orchestral music. Founder of the Bombay Chamber Orchestra (BCO) – India’s oldest and most enduring Western classical orchestra – Jini Dinshaw was revered as a one-woman institution who devoted her life […]
Bringing much pride onto the global Zoroastrian community, the US Congress and Hon. Congressman Lou Correa officially recognized the enduring contributions of Zoroastrian culture to global commerce and trade. The Congressional Record, issued on 21stSeptember, 2025, acknowledges the profound influence of our ancient faith on some of humanity’s most fundamental economic and civilizational systems. This […]
The WZO Trust Funds Bai Maneckbai P. B. Jeejeebhoy Sanatorium at Sanjan has served as a cherished retreat for generations of Zoroastrians, offering not just comfort and affordability, but also the serenity of a verdant, eco-friendly environment. Beyond providing clean and comfortable accommodation, it has nurtured togetherness and well-being within the community. With news of […]
Long before Parsis landed on Indian shores with the promise to sweeten the milk of Gujarat, Zoroastrianism was the lifeblood of one of the world’s greatest empires. In ancient Persia, the religion wasn’t confined to temples and rituals. It walked the corridors of power, whispered into the ears of kings, and shaped the very fabric […]
Nestled in the heart of Secunderabad, the iconic Bai Pirojbai Edulji Chenai Parsi Dharamshala was honoured with the prestigious INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Heritage Award 2025, on 18th April, 2025. This architectural gem stood proudly among a distinguished list of awardees in Secunderabad, including the EME Centre Officers’ Mess, MCEME […]
Kenya mourned the passing of one of its most eminent legal minds and defenders of justice, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, who died at age 84, on 5th April, 2025. A towering figure in the country’s legal, human rights, and democratic spheres, Nowrojee leaves behind an enduring legacy rooted in integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to […]
The recently concluded Rising Bharat Summit 2025 in New Delhi witnessed a remarkable moment of pride for the global Parsi community as Lord Karan Bilimoria, distinguished British-Indian entrepreneur and member of the UK House of Lords, took the stage with a powerful message of optimism, unity and India’s boundless potential. His words resonated deeply, with […]