The Decline of the Parsi Community
A perspective on the decline of Parsis, in the context of our dwindling numbers.
Naqsh-i Rustam – Incredible Reliefs of Persian Empires
One of the oddest sights at Naqsh-i Rustam is the Ka'ba-ye Zartosht. Looking to all intents and purposes as if a certain Star Trek: The Next Generation species had influenced copper age culture, the Cube of Zoroaster is a 5th century BCE tower-like edifice
Traditional Parsi Designs, Modern Stylish Products.
Traditional Parsi Designs, Modern Stylish Products. UNESCO Parzor is passionately involved in the revival and promotion of the tradional and exquisite craft of Parsi textiles and embroidery. Based on authentic Parsi designs, motifs and colors, Parzor has created beautiful modern products which you can now own. In fact, these
Avesta Calligraphy to feature in International Calligraphy Festival
Avesta Calligraphy to feature in International Calligraphy Festival The First International Calligraphy Festival is on in New Delhi from the 24th of February to the 1st of March 2012, and features among other Calligraphers, Perin Pudumjee Coyaji from Pune, who is showcasing Avesta calligraphy in this exhibition. Do drop in whenever you can. The schedule for the
Memorial Meet for Homai Vyarawalla
Memorial Meet for Homai Vyarawalla The media world is full of stories about Mrs. Homai Vyarawalla who passed away at the age of 98 on 15th January this year in Baroda. The truth is, this well-known figure in the Indian political and photographic world was a Delhi Parsi, who
Parsi Stories: Zeher-e-Khoosh
Parsi Stories: Zeher-e-Khoosh Here is the second story, in a series brought to you via the Parzor Foundation website. This story talks about the discovery of something many of us are now very familiar with, during the reign of King Jamshed... but first, a word of caution: do not try
Abba Ki Zubaani – A Short Film
Abba Ki Zubaani - A Short Film [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm_5mtWey0c]
13th World Zoroastrian Games Announced
13th World Zoroastrian Games Announced (via ParsiNews.net) The Zoroastrian Society of Ontario (ZSO) and the Zoroastrian Sports Committee (ZSC) proudly announce openings of registration for 13th Zoroastrian Games (2012), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There's also an early bird deadline of March 22, 2012 so hurry, because all spots for
An Annotated Bibliography on Zoroastrian Studies
An Annotated Bibliography on Zoroastrian Studies Since time immemorial writers, poets, philophers, artists, and craftspeople among others have documented and passed on from generation to generation facts, truths, legends, even myths - for today and the future to discover, enjoy, and pass on to the future. In many forms