Wah Taj!
Wah Taj! The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel, Mumbai The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel in Mumbai is not just iconic of the city, it is a part of Indian history, and holds a special place in the hearts of Parsis world over. A lot
Delhi Dar-e-Meher Anniversary
Delhi Dar-e-Meher Anniversary our Dar-e-Meher The Delhi Parsi Anjuman is celebrating its Agiary Salgira this year on Friday 19 December 2008 – Amardad Mahino, Ardibehsht Roj. We hope everyone, young and old, will join in large numbers to make this celebration of our Dar-e-Meher a memorable one.
Advertising in the Delhi Parsi Anjuman Directory
Advertising in the Delhi Parsi Anjuman Directory The new updated Directory of the DPA (Delhi Parsi Anjuman) is to be published very shortly. The directory is a much used publication, an excellent reference resource for all members of our Anjuman whether Local or Outstation. Copies of this edition are
WZCC World Zoroastrian Congress, Dubai 2009
WZCC World Zoroastrian Congress, Dubai 2009 The World Zoroastrian Congress 2009 will be held in Dubai from the 28th to 31st of December 2009. For more information and for delegate reservation information, please visit the official World Zoroastrian Congress 2009 website. http://www.wzcongress.org/
The Parsis of South Bombay
The Parsis of South Bombay By Aakar Patel, in The News "No Indian community internalised the civilising mission of the British as did the Parsis. Only 50,000 remain, mainly in South Bombay, the most disciplined and cultured part of India. In South Bombay, the cutting of lanes by drivers
Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti – The Words
Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti - The Words Last month, we posted a video of the song Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti (We are Zoroastrians). This post has received a lot of visitors and comments from people appreciating the fact that they can now hear it online. One such visitor, Parvez J Daruwala
WZCC Coming Together Roundtable & 2008 AGM
WZCC Coming Together Roundtable & 2008 AGM The World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) is holding its 2008 "Coming Together Roundtable", 2008 Annual General Meeting (AGM), and the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Zarathushti Heritage & Cultural Center from December 28th to 31st 2008 in Houston, Texas, USA. The
Parsi Meter: Going Down
Parsi Meter: Going Down The day after Pateti this year, an article appeared in the Hindustan Times, commenting upon the state of Parsis in the National Capital Region of Delhi (click on the picture above to enlarge and read). You can also read it online here, on the author's
Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti (We are Zorastrians)
Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti (We are Zorastrians) A friend pointed us to this youtube video of Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti, posted online courtesy Mazadic. [youtube=http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCIrK5r2NZI] We are greatful to Parvez J Daruwala of Mumbai, who sent us the lyrics of the song in both Gujrati and the English translation, courtesy the Zoroastrian