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Parsis of the RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is nearly eight decades old and was one of the first central banks in the developing world. While a lot has been written about this institution, little is known outside...
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Parsi Presence at the Narendra Modi Megaevent at Madison Square Garden in New...
Sunday September 28th, 2014 was the perfect Fall Sunday in New York City. It was like any other Sunday except for the fact that 20,000 Indians swarmed like bees to a honeypot. Madison Square Garden;...
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Cyrus Jhabwala Passes Away
The architect who designed the Delhi Parsi Dharamsala, the Bhiwandiwalla Hall & the Dar-E-Meher. Husband of the Oscar winning Ruth Power & Son of the pioneering Trade Unionist Savaxshah...
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Significance of “Paivend”
What is the significance of taking Paivend” (holding handkerchief) whilst going to “Paidest”? Before we understand why we take ‘Paivend’ whilst walking behind a corpse for ‘Paidest’, we should know...
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How to attend a Paidust
by: Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram “…….. Our beautiful religion has prescribed a model code of conduct for such times, and as usual, we have forgotten all about it. Let us go through a few preliminary...
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Statements of Interest invited
Dear all, The Science Museum London is planning for an exhibition on science in India (2017). This exhibition will develop the narrative through stories of twentieth century science and technology...
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Shahnameh Audio Book Project
Hi, I am glad to let you know that the Shahnameh Audio Book project which I presented at FEZANA AGM is now in the market. You can find all the information on the website I told you about before:...
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MEHREGAN KHOJASTEH BAAD
MEHREGAN is the Autumnal Equinox just like Now Rooz is the Vernal Equinox. In ancient times Mehregan like Nou Rooz was celebrated exactly at the moment of the Autumnal Equinox which falls on the 1st of...
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Rita K Mehta appointed on panel of judges for the 7th Masala! Awards 2014
Rita K Mehta, Founder and Ex-editor of Cine Blitz; Owner of Media & branding powerhouses, Keynnote Media & Key Global If there is one journalist whose career graph is truly awe-inspiring, it is...
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Mehergan in Denmark
Some more info on Mehregan , the second most important Zoroastrian festivals, how it is celebrated in different parts of the World by the Z community. Rusi Centre for Zoroastrian Culture in Denmark...
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Gospand Ocha Mare te Mate Nirang
Dear all, A gentle reminder with regards praying this special prayer, for three consecutive days, starting from tomorrow, owing to Bakri Id. Wisdom to one and all! Behnaz Jamshedji Gaiwala.
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New Zoroastrian Centers: A FEZANA Panel Discussion
Prior to the 2014 FEZANA AGM in Bellevue, Washington State, a Panel Presentation“How to Build/Buy/Upgrade Association Centers” was held. We are very happy to put this video of the presentation on the...
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Looking for Opportunities in Florida
My name is Jemi Anklesaria and I arrived to USA end of June with my family of 5 (a son-21 and 2 daughters-18-17). I hold dual qualification: Electrical Engineering as well as Business Administration...
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Review of Parsi Zoroastrians: From Persia to Akbar’s Court
This exhibit is a journey through Zoroastrian history from its origins to present day. Dr. Shernaz Cama and Vanshika Singh, the site creators, put a great deal of thought into its content and design....
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Link to Parzor Exhibition on Google Cultural Institute
Dear All, Here is the link to the first exhibition of Parzor Foundation on Google Cultural Institute titled ‘Parsi Zoroastrians : From Persia to Akbar’s Court’ : http://goo.gl/a658Mc . Looking forward...
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As we are aware that to enable the Fire of Aatash Padshah to continue burning, offering “KATHIS” is a must and this is to be managed by the Panthaky of the Kapppawalla Agiary and not by the trustees....
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Just two Parsi cops left in Mumbai
Decades ago, on the last Wednesday of every month, the Mumbai police commissioner would take a group of senior officers — all Parsis — to Apollo Florist, opposite Colaba police station. Fuelled by...
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City gets 1st Parsi twins under govt scheme
At a time when the government is promoting birth control measures, the city got its first set of Parsi twins — a boy and a girl — born last week with the help of a government funded fertility treatment...
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The Paradoxical Parsis of the Greater Toronto Area
According to Firdausi’s Shahnameh, the tyrannical Zahak reigned for a 1000 years, and during his reign, the wise concealed themselves and their deeds; while the devils achieved their heart’s desire....
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Dinyar Wadia in New England Design Hall of Fame
Dinyar Wadia Inducted into New England Design Hall of Fame Architect Dinyar Wadia has been selected as one of the 2014 Inductees into the New England Design Hall of Fame. This award was created to...
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