Zoroastrian Studies..A Symposium, 06 Apr 2019
You are invited to the following event:When: 06 Apr 2019 1:00 PM, EDTWhere: INNIS TOWN HALL, 2 SUSSEX AVENUE, TORONTO, ON, M5S 1J5EVENT DETAILS:Zoroastrian StudiesA SymposiumDEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF...
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‘A Parsi delight’ is a sparkling treasury on Parsi life
Tanuja Relia and Anil Relia in front of the Portrait of shipbuilder Jehangir Nowrojee with steamboat agent Oliver Miller White Anil Relia once again opens his treasure chest to give us a sparkling...
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Zoroastrianism’s Impact On Western Thought And World Religions
Zoroastrianism, as one of the oldest religions still in existence and probably the world’s first monotheistic faith, had been the state religion of three Persian dynasties, while shaped one of the...
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Mumbai Chairman of Maulana Azad Minorities Financial Development Corporation Limited Haji Haider Azam said the deadline for filling up educational loan forms for minority students has been extended to...
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Support a UK Zoroastrian entrepreneur build the next Tata-size empire
Ruzbeh Bacha We, Zoroastrians, even though small in numbers, have taken risks as entrepreneurs, built empires through hard work and commitment and have had a big positive impact on humanity. While...
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Homai Vyarawalla and her iconic pics
Little did everyone know that a young and zealous Parsi girl would go on to become India’s first female photojournalist, and perhaps even the best one till this day. Homai Vyarawalla was born on 9...
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Handbook Cover Art Contest at the United Nations
Calling All Designers! Have your artwork prominently featured at the largest annual NGO Forum held at the United Nations. We are gearing up for the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of...
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REQUIRED COMPUTER SAVVY OFFICE ASSISTANT TO AID THE CO-ORDINATOR MANAGE A DIPLOMA COURSE IN SECURITIES LAW AT THE GOVT LAW COLLEGE, CHURCH GATE Timings: Full time or part time (afternoon till 6.30pm)...
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Navjote Mubarak – preparations and process
What you will need : Red is common for Boy and Girl. One Big Polished ses: Kasti kari ne, saariduva magi ne kaam saroo karo — Sopara ma put little rice, (for the girl put 7 redchital/bangles on the...
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NCPA Scholarships for Young Musicians 2019-20
Applications (bio-data on music education) are invited from students for a scholarship in advance training in Hindustani Music (vocal-khyal / dhrupad, percussion – tabla / pakhawal). The value of the...
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HAPPY YALDA!
Happy Yalda to all ! Yalda is a Zoroastrian festival celebrated during the longest night of the year (winter solstice). Yalda means “birth” and Dec. 21st is supppsed to be the day of birth of Mithra....
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Jiyo Parsi Launches Jiyo Care with Calendar
Follow these steps to avail of the 3 Jiyo Parsi Care Facilities The objective of the Jiyo Parsi Care Scheme is to encourage couples to have more children and in turn increase the Parsi Population....
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The Master Of Drawing Movement – Shiavax Chavda
Master draughtsman Shiavax Chavda, most well-known for drawing dancers, could always look to his wife, Bharatanatyam dancer Khurshid Vajifdar, for inspiration Shiavax Chavda; his paintings (below) The...
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Mehr Jesia – Interview
Mehr Jesia won the Femina Miss India 1986 and was part of the first generation of Indian supermodels What’s the most Parsi thing about you? My honesty. What’s the most bizarre look you have tried in...
View ArticleIntelligence vs Wisdom
Humans are endowed With Intelligence including animals too What the begs the question Is how much Wisdom In one’s life time Has been accrued? Hatred War Violence Is the cause of Racism Discrimination...
View ArticleAZA Newsletter Manashni – December 2018
Dear Community Attached is the December 2018 issue of Manashni.Hope you enjoy reading it.Thank you to all our contributors and as always to Farhad Khurshed and Nadish Naoroji for their time and effort...
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Zoroastrian Return To Roots Kicks Off 5th Trip to India
The 5th edition of the Zoroastrian Return To Roots Program began in Mumbai, India today on December 19, 2018. 22 Zarathushti youth from USA, Canada, Pakistan, New Zealand and India gathered in Mumbai...
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Café Spice Namaste, London
On our adventures across the world, each country has their own version of what Indian food is. In the UK today, Indian food is massive with National Curry Week celebrating more than 200 years of...
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Ava Irani – Support her kickstarter campaign
I am an 8th grader at a middle school in the USA. I have been very fortunate to experience the wonders of traveling to other countries, and meeting other children around the world. Each time I come...
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