DPA Annual Scholarships - Award Ceremony The Delhi Parsi Anjuman awards scholarships every year to young Parsis who have excelled in their fields. This annual ritual is not so much about the money, but is more about recognising the talents and achievements of our youth, in the presence of their community
Pateti-Navroze Celebrations 2008 The Delhi Parsi Anjuman celebrated Pateti, or Navroze as Parsi New Year is called, yesterday at the Delhi Parsi Dharamshala. Here are some pictures of the evening:
NAVROZE MUBARAK!!! "DelhiParsis.com wishes everyone a Happy Pateti" Today Hormazd Roz, Fravardin Mahino is the the first day of the new year according to the Shenshai Parsi calendar. It marks the beginning of the year 1378 YZ. Here's wishing everyone a happy new year with all the best of
Program for Pateti-Navroze on the 19th at DPA Dharamshala Its PATETI time again and we are all set to bring in the New Year with a bang! We have put together a programme and hope you will ALL – old and young – join us on Tuesday 19 August
Persia: Ancient Soul of Iran cover story in National Geographic Arzan Sam Wadia of ParsiKhabar pointed us to this article which appeared in the latest issue of National Geographic magazine. It is a brilliant illustration of the glorious history of Persia, that is now Iran. It touches about the
An article on Agiarys - from Hindustan Times Adale Patel pointed us to an article that appeared in the Hindustan Times recently. Besides pointing out the fact that some of our Agiarys are being given "Heritage" status, the article titled "Enduring Fire" goes on to provide insights not just on
Persepolis Recreated Here's an amazing film about the ancient city of Perspolis (now in Iran). The film showcases a civilization that thrived 2500 years ago, and presents the grandeur of the Persian history during the reins of Cyrus, Darius and Xerxes between 550 and 300 BC. That period was the height
Parsis - The World's Smallest Nation From Google Earth Community The 2001 census in India put Parsis at 69,600. There are some 35,000 or 40,000 additionally, mainly in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Population estimates in India expect Parsis to come down to 20,000 by 2020.
Delhi Parsis Make History - 4 Navjotes in one day! The two families, walk up to the Prayer stage with the traditional Ses The four children say their Kusti Prayers for the first time It was an evening, that many of us will remember for a
