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Posted by salman s merchant on 2008-11-04 13:10:26

I am looking for my friend captain Kurshid Banaji Last I met him at his Kalina pilots appartment in 1985 HE Worked at that time with indian airlines. trained at ap flying club, we both took our traing from thre,(His wife Tara and son) His parents are fom pune. I am in india for next 10 days before returning to uk. Contact me on this mail
Posted by Sudhir Karia on 2008-11-03 00:13:49

I am the Editor of www.dadinani.com, where we are collecting a variety of Indian memories, with a special section called 'Life Back Then', which records memories that are at least 50 years old. I would like to get contributions from your readers. Those who do not have their own memories may look to the elders in their family for such memories. Please contact me at scmathur@gmail.com Thanks.
Posted by Subodh Mathur on 2008-10-22 08:22:54

Please let me know about Parsis in Nimach (Neemuch) and website or e-mail address of Parsi lady/gentleman of my age i.e.73? Thanks.
Posted by Abdul Wahid Osman Belal on 2008-10-08 21:06:55

Dear Sir/Madam I want to convert my religion from islam to zarathustra(zoroastrain). I need your help and guidence. Now i live in tehran and my fatherland ardestan is a zoroastrains land in sasanian kingdom. I read gatha and other useful books for my decision. I would like to hear from you as soon as possible. Sincerely Yours Babak Ardestani
Posted by babak on 2008-10-05 01:40:05

DEAR SIR, I WOULD LIKE TO GET NEWS DETAILS ABOUT PARSSES,WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUD THE WORLD REGARDS ROHINTOM MUMBAI INDIA
Posted by ROHINTON on 2008-10-04 01:56:33

My name is Samanvita Sharma,Software Professional from Bangalore.I've always been very curious about the Parsi community.My only way of getting to know the community is through the internet.I have not come across any parsi in real life,which has only increased my curiousity over the years.I would be delighted if you could share any information(routine life of a parsi,occupation of youngsters today,functions,prayer routines..jes about anything at all..) Pls help!Thanks!Sam
Posted by Samanvita on 2008-10-01 02:25:45

There are a few Anjumans who have very large fund base and none to utylige where is a large number of Parsis are in trouble,somewhere else.Why can't we utylige funds,whereever it is needed
Posted by Firoz Dara Dosabhai on 2008-09-05 12:33:26

Thanks Ronnie. But we have tried almost all measures to make other colonies and Baug authorities listen. Theres always underlying reasons why such vendors are tolerated. Its best left un-disclosed. After we've spoken with our Trust office and Vivaan has recognising the reputational damage they are currently suffering, they have decided to replace the faulty component in the 'overhead dish' which was causing this issue. Mind you, our first complaint to them went out on 10th Aug. They have responded (acted I mean) on 5th Sept after almost daily follow ups from our end. WHO WANTS TO DEAL WITH VIVAAN - PLS BE AWARE OF THESE ANTICS & THE EXCELLENT QUALITY OF SERVICE THEY ENSURE - WE ARE TRULY BREATHLESS (I PAUSE FOR BREATH). God always brings justice to those who somehow fail trying very hard to seek it for themselves. In our case he's a month late, but none the less, I'm sure he has other matters to take care of, which are more important. Another issue that still needs everyone's attention is the Annual Maint Contract, for which Vivaan wants us to shell out Rs 800 per tenant. Lets not forget the Dish TV ads advertising their Annual Maint Contract as Rs 365. Remember Vivaan charged everyone in our society Rs 5500 when Dish TV installaton was only Rs 3000 back in Dec 2006. That too with no free viewing or anything other than empty promises to use superior components and dish equipment than those used by Dish TV. We are all aware that their equipment has failed umpteem times in the past 3 years we have been serviced by Vivaan. Again, we know well that Mitrobay's father Porus manufactures cables, components, etc for Dish so its GHER GGHER NU GAMBHAAR for Mitrobay's family who work on commisions from Vivaan. We have approached Dish TV for these irregularities, by vendors such as Vivaan, but they refuse to step in as we are serviced through their distributor/ vendor & not directly by them. If they know such annomalies occur, why dont they refuse vendors liscences for Disk TV so customers deal with them directly???? DISH TV IS EQUALLY TO BLAME FOR THEIR CUSTOMER'S MISERY. I THOUGHT THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DIRECT TO HOME???? & MIND YOU VIVAAN IS THEIR RECOGNISED DISTRIBUTOR - YOU CAN CALL THEM AND CHECK FOR YOURSELVES??? DISH TV ARE YOU LISTENING, WE WONT REST UNTIL WE GET WHAT IS DUE TO US & OUR MONEY'S WORTH. God be with us. Amin.
Posted by Kersi on 2008-09-05 00:07:30

@Kersi B - I would suggest that you send a written complaint to DiSH TV and also meetup with the management at Godrej Baug and Hilla Towers to see why Vivaan is being tolerated even after they are ripping off customers. Another way would be to write to the editorial section of various papers and news channels to see if any one of them is open to investigating it.
Posted by Ronnie on 2008-09-03 12:37:06

By means of this blog, I would like to bring to everyone's attention, some MAJOR ISSUES we, the tenants of Banaji Building (at Forjett Street) are facing with our cable TV service provider. We have DISH TV in our building. The service provider’s name is Vivaan Consultancy, and their Sales Rep & Partner Mitrobay resides in Banaji Building. Since 2006, the tenants of Banaji Building have been facing frequent Cable TV outage issues. We have also approached our trustees and requested them to take stern action against Mitrobay and Vivaan Consultancy for this VERY BAD service and for cheating us in this entire deal. Dish TV will not support us in these problems as Vivaan is a distributor and they are not directly dealing with us. On more than one occasion we have also found Arun, from Vivaan Consultancy to be very direct and abrupt during his dealings with our tenants. FYI – The tenants of Banaji building were charged a premium fee of Rs 5500 in 2006, when the cost of Disk TV installation was Rs 3000. The reason everyone agreed to pay up is because 1. Most had to go along with a single service provider and 2. Mitrobay being a neighbour had assured special cables and Dish equipment (such as cable pins, distributor equipment) thereby enhancing clarity of cable transmission After expiry of our 1st year of comprehensive warranty Vivaan has refused to renew our Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) and now wants us to pay for each vist and spare part, as and when it goes bad. In our entire 2 years of dealing with Vivaan, we were supposed to receive over 190 channels via Dish TV, but not on a single day have we recvd anything over 180 channels. These problems have never been looked into by them. They have always displayed a care a dam attitude to all the tenants of our building. Even today, it has been 2 months since our cable isnt working. We receive only 140 channels of late and this isnt being rectified unless we pay for shared infrastructure belonging to Vivaan Cons. They have recently sent select tenants of Banaji an AMC letter asking for Rs 800 as AMC cost when the cost of AMC from Dish TV is Rs 365 per yr. In this too, they don’t cover service of any cables, set top box or dish issues. That is charged extra. I request you to treat your dealings with Vivaan Consultancy with extreme caution so that you do not face the same issues when you sign up with them. Pls check your service contract and cost of AMC before you allow them onto your premises. Don’t fall for verbal promises as most tenants at Banaji did. I believe Vivaan is also providing service to tenants of Godrej baug and Hilla Towers. Plus a few more to add to this. As proof I’d like to show you that Mitrobay never answers customer calls. You may dial him on (M) 9821320029 ( R) He never answers our phone calls or returns our calls and messages left with his office. Neither is his office willing to assist with anything until we pay up in advance. Is this fair, after having charged us such premium for cable installation just 2 years ago.
Posted by Kersi B (Banaji Building) on 2008-09-01 05:41:39

In answer to Shane below in re "is there any fire temple in Chicago Illinois" - contact the Zoroastrian association of Chicago - their website is at: http://www.zac-chicago.org/ or contact them: Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago 8615 Meadowbrook Dr Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630-789-1983 EMail: zac@zac-chicago.org
Posted by Mrs. Wendy Kamdin on 2008-08-28 10:30:48

Please add the follwing websites to your links. ZAGNY http://www.zagny.org/ Parsi Khabar http://parsikhabar.net/ Both are excellent. Thank you.
Posted by Siloo Kapadia on 2008-08-27 14:14:59

Thank you so much for this excellent website, deekras. ganooch majenu che.
Posted by Siloo Kapadia on 2008-08-27 13:48:19

Hi I wish you could kindly help me in tracing very close family friends of ours who reside in Andheri West , 65 S.V.Road near the Fire Brigade. The family name is COLAH. Uncle Rustom, Dr. R.Colah has been a weel known pharmaclogist research fellow at Haffkine's Institute , Parel, Mumbai. I have to contact them by phone and tried their Email without any success. The daughter Bakul and son-in-law Kershi live in the apartment block at the address mentioned above. I will much appreciate if you would assist me in establishing contact with them. Thank you Regards Dr. Ramesh Sharma
Posted by Dr Ramesh Sharma on 2008-08-24 09:02:25

I have composed a poem on Parsis on occasion of Parsee New Year and I wish to share the same with all my Parsi friends across the globe and in India. The same is given below: Parsis are very warm and nice Good to get along with and also full of spice They are very principled and kind hearted folks Who love to enjoy life and crack jokes An independent lot, they live in clusters Their personalities have a unique lustre They mostly have a passion for good food They hate to sit down and sadly brood A generous lot- they always spare a dime For the poor and the needy, they also spare their time Happy occasions are festive affairs When breakfast and lunch are served with great flair With Patra ni machchi, dhansak, ravo and sweet fried vermicelli Not to forget pulav and spicy chicken curry The dessert normally includes the falooda which is yummy But one has to have enough space left in his /her tummy On Navroze day, they visit the Agiary and offer Jashan Parsis firmly believe that Ahura Mazda will ultimately defeat Ahriman. We wish them all Naya Saal Mubarak and Happy Pateti We are sure they shall enjoy their festival with much fun and gaiety
Posted by Deepa S. Aiyar on 2008-08-22 21:20:10

is there any fire temple located in chicago illinois (U.S.A)
Posted by shane on 2008-08-21 14:54:21

To SHALU GUPTA MR & MRS BHAVNAGRI STAY AT RUSTAM BAUG, SANT SAVLA MARG,MUMBAU 400027. ALTHOUGH RUSTAM BAUG IS A VERY LARGE BAUG, THEY ARE QUITE WELL KNOWN AND ANY POSTMAN/WATCHMAN WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE THE BUILDING AND FLAT NO. MY SYMPATHIES TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY. BOBBY KALIANWALA
Posted by BEHRAMSHAW JAL KALIANWALA on 2008-08-20 11:29:40

August 19, 2008 Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Kayras Darayush Irani. I am a 22 year old pre-medical student living in Richmond, British Columbia. I work full time as a first aid attendant at several construction sites around Richmond. I have become a licensed Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) through the Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Board of British Columbia. In December 2007, I was officially accepted into the first year of medical school at the Medical University of Lodz in Poland. I begin my studies on September 20, 2008. Since my acceptance I have been looking for several ways to finance my education. I have applied for three international loans, four different student lines of credit, and several scholarships, grants and bursaries. Unfortunately, I have not been approved for any of them. Not only have I not received approval, but my credit rating has suffered because I have been actively seeking credit since January 2008. Now I understand that you are a very busy individual and so I will get straight to the point. I am asking your company, employer, or organization for assistance in financing my education. If your company offers students in my situation loans or scholarships, I am in desperate need of it. One option for me right now is to get a co-signor for a $30,000 line of credit for the first year. If I get this co-signor and I get approved for the line of credit, I am still responsible for making interest payments on any of the money I use, while I am still in school. I will be studying full-time while in Poland and I need to put all my focus towards school, not on working or making interest payments. So I can not even have a line of credit because the co-signor will become responsible for making my interest payments. The government loans provided by BC are only available to students studying in Canada. You must trust that I will return to Canada for Medical Licensing as all I have to offer you is my word. All I request is a scholarship or bursary of any value allowing me to pay for my first year of Medical School which is approximately $30,000 USD. I will work hard enough to get good grades so I can pay for the remaining five years with scholarships. Sir/Madam I am running out of options. I need to find some way to pay for medical school. I will not wait an extra year to save up money because I have spent the last four straight years going to school and working to pay for tuition so I can complete my pre-medical studies. All I am asking is that you please give me some support or some guidance. Do you have anything to offer or know people that can help me with my situation? If you require any documentation proving my acceptance into Medical School, I will be happy to forward it to you. Please contact me at 604-214-2914/604-763-7820 or by e-mail: ikayras@hotmail.com. My postal address is: Kayras Darayush Irani 15-12211 Cambie Road Richmond, B.C. V6V 2H8 Thank you very much for your time and I hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Kayras Darayush Irani
Posted by Kayras Darayush Irani on 2008-08-19 16:25:23

NAVROZE MUBARKA TO ALL
Posted by nawzer on 2008-08-18 12:45:13

hi persis has the pag ladoo ceremony been done if not mail me at nawzer@rediffmail.com and I will ask my mom for all the details and send it to you.
Posted by nawzer on 2008-08-18 12:44:30

Hi, I reside in Canada & want to perform the pagladoo ceremony for my first born, can you please help me as to how to perform it. Thanks Persis
Posted by Persis Cooper on 2008-08-07 08:13:09

he why are so many people looking at talking to people who are not living,why not let them rest in peace and continue on our journey till were here on earth?
Posted by dinaaz on 2008-07-31 13:11:53

great community great learning great wisdome but lots of wrong information which is being imparted to many by a few
Posted by chandan baba on 2008-07-31 13:10:40

hello
Posted by Aubrey Bilpodiwala on 2008-07-25 05:26:29

This is a fantastic site.
Posted by jimmy Driver on 2008-07-25 04:51:44

hi i read lows of the spirit world book -3 i would like to read book-1 & 2 also.
Posted by vaishali on 2008-07-22 23:37:44

This is great means of keeping all parsis linked... i needed some information on flats provided in parsi colonies in andheri (E). it would be a great help for me if someone could let me know the procedure for finding the same..... thank-u
Posted by sarvar on 2008-07-22 23:31:03

good effort
Posted by shiraz sethna on 2008-07-20 06:56:09

good effort
Posted by shiraz sethna on 2008-07-20 06:55:40

I would like to get some information on how to perform the traditional besna ceremony for my first born.
Posted by Ferzin Chichgar on 2008-07-14 11:11:19

Hi Yasmin, What happened, you did not send any detail regarding Mrs. Bhavnagri's group?? Please do the needful soon. Thanks.
Posted by Shalu on 2008-07-12 08:23:46

I wonder if you can help me trace Dhun Bokdawala nee Baldawala who was living in Hyderabad , South India I had known her in 1965 while she was studying in Batha School-- If you are ubable to help, could you please suggest who might help ? I now live in England Wiyh many thanks Raji Woodland
Posted by raji on 2008-07-12 07:51:44

Hello Sir / Madam My name is Nazneen Khodaiji residing in Kuwait, have just build a Kuwait Zoroastrain site where I have made a small effort to compile Zoroastrain information and made is interesting and simple where todays young generation can read and get some information for our rich culture and community. I would like you to add my site in your site's Link Section under the name of Kuwait Zoroastrain Association (KZA). I will be upgrading my site time to time. Please do give me your suggestions , opinions, comments or compliments of this site under the Thread section. www.kzamembers.wetpaint.com (Proud Parsi site for all ages) I really like your site where there is so much of information. Waiting for your early and positve reply. Thank you in advance. NAAZ May Ahura Mazda Bless You www.kzamembers.wetpaint.com (Proud Parsi Site for all ages)
Posted by Nazneen on 2008-06-20 14:14:37

Why is this site not updated more frequently. I think this is a great idea and should be sustained. If you need any help with maintaining it please contact me.
Posted by N Balsara on 2008-06-18 11:22:02

This is a great site. Keep up the good work!! I'll be sending this link to all my friends.
Posted by Behram on 2008-06-04 00:59:10

Thanks a ton, Yasmin You may forward me the details and I will further do the needful. Can I talk to you in person?? Take care
Posted by Shalu on 2008-05-21 06:15:15

Hi Shalu, Mrs Bhavnagri was in Vancouver she passed away last year but her group still communicates and helps people.Please email me and I can forward the information...Thanks Yasmin
Posted by yasmin on 2008-05-18 14:02:38

I am sorry,i am not a Parsi but still using this site because I want to help a very very close friend of mine who lost her 14 year old daughter just 16 days back. She was an exceptionally bright and lovely child. We want to talk to her once because she passed away under very strange circumstances.....A very healthy child,had cardiac arrest in the washroom. Now we are searching for Mr & Mrs Bhavnagri who supposedly help to get in touch with the departed soul...Please if anybody has their address or contact no. HELP US...... She was the only child and only once and really once only we want to know about her. Please, please please HELP US.... Thanks, Regards Shalu Gupta
Posted by Shalu Gupta on 2008-05-14 11:25:44

My dear artist you have touched very emotional cord to start fight & arguments on Spake Zarthustra since you say you have not copy same as you say then why don't you change name since this community dosn't pass any Fatwas to kick your butt. I thing so respecting others feeling is very noble then errecting some thing which can create trouble & hatred.There are so many other figures in world to create.
Posted by Khushru M Kasad on 2008-05-11 01:19:14

I would like to know the history of Khada Parsi statue at Byculla including the name of the sculptor and the metal/alloy used for making the statue. Also needed photographs of the statue since erection over a period of time
Posted by Somnath Kamath on 2008-05-08 00:54:22

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Posted by Pervin Kavarana on 2008-05-05 02:50:28

Dear Sir; Madam, I have searched the net with different sites, not been able to find what i need and therefore writing to you... I want to know the small functions that we have for a new born parsee child. the details of how to perform the 6th day; the besna of the child and the pag lodu of the child (when he starts walking) It will be greatly appreciated if you could please help me with the details. Awaiting your response. Thanking you Annaheita Dalal 9819700300
Posted by Annaheita Dalal on 2008-04-22 14:31:17

I am looking for contact of two of my classmates in Mhow cantt. Beharam Tantra and Aspi Jaal. If someone could help with their email or other contacts. Thanks in advance
Posted by Subhash Palkar on 2008-04-06 23:24:09

I, wish Dr. Villoo Morawala - Patell all the very best for The AVESTAGENOME Projectä Also thank her for the efforts taken to serve the community as there could not be a better way than this, God Be With You & Bless You With Success Always
Posted by Jimmy Kasad on 2008-03-31 04:01:32

THIS ARTICLE WAS ON THE FIRST PAGE OF JAM-E-JAMSHED, NAVROZ EDITION, WRITTEN BY NATASHA DEBOO, A 16 YEAR-OLD GIRL FROM PUNE. CHHAIYE HAME BAWAJI The word 'Parsi' is derived from the word Pars or Persia. Hence, Parsi literally means 'people who have come from Persia'. And what progress we have made since then! From coming as humble refugees from Iran, to building great empires like Tatas and Wadias; from being persecuted in our own motherland, to carving a niche for ourselves in other's hearts in a completely foreign country, Parsis have truly come a very long way. Today, Parsis are one of the most loved communities in the world. Every Hindu, Muslim or Christian is bound to have at least one Parsi friend. And boy! Do the good times roll when Parsis are around! Right from their long noses and fair complexions, to their unique Hindi and witty wisecracks, Parsis are a pleasure to have around you, and are the life of any party. And oh! Do we have our own unique identity! A Parsi can be easily spotted even in a crowded place. All you have to do is find someone whose petticoat is longer than the dress, who has a scarf on her head and a smile on her face. And trust me, it is so heartening to bump into one of them and hear them ask 'Arre dikra, kem chhe? Bachcha kem chhe?' And while others may turn a deaf ear, the Parsi 'maaiji' is ever ready to dole out advice on the common cold, cough and backache, and hand you generations-passed-down, home-made recipes to cure them, which, though awful smelling and tasting, are twice as effective as any medicine in the market. On the other hand, her Parsi husband will come and declare all the 'drama' is unnecessary; stating that 'ek peg Brandy' will cure all your illnesses! Parsis by nature are very inquisitive. Visit any Parsi 'baug' and you will know what I mean. Scores of Parsi 'maaijis' will be sitting in the garden, gossiping about how 'Framroze ni dikri pela Jehangir na dikra saathe fari raheech.' or 'Mare, aaje Veera ne tyaan motti toran chhe. Kai lagan chhe su?' And who can ignore the early morning bargaining with the 'goswallo' and 'machchhiwalli', old Parsi 'maaijis' in their nightgowns and 'bawajis' in their 'Sadra-Legha', arguing in their half-broken Hindi, loud enough to wake up the entire colony - 'Arre kaiko itna bhav bolech, jaraa kami kar. Lootva bethach' or 'Surmai taaji chhe ke? Jara barabar dev. Chori mat kar.' Another distinguishing feature of Parsis is a clean, well-kept house....because for Parsis, Cleanliness is not next to Godliness. It is as important as Godliness itself. And the doorstep will always have 'chalk' and 'toran'. The bigger and more colourful the 'chalk' and heavier the 'toran', the bigger the occasion. And speaking of occasions, no one can celebrate weddings and Navjotes with more fervour and gusto than Parsis, who believe in making merry and living life King-Size! Attend a Parsi wedding, and I am sure you will not leave until you have eaten to your heart's content, had the traditional 'chaato paani', danced like there is no tomorrow, and made friends with every invitee – be it women resplendent in 'garas' or men in spotless 'daglis'. A common sight at these functions is ladies trying to put their match-making abilities to the test by finding out if there is any 'kumari chhokri' in the family who cannot find a better boy than 'aapro Jamsheed'! Another thing Parsis are known for is their cuisine.. Ask any non-Parsi what the first thing is that comes to their mind when they hear the word Parsi, and pat comes the reply 'Dhansak' and 'Patra ni Machchhi'.. 'Akuri' is a favourite among many of my non-Parsi friends, and the 'Lagan nu Custard' is a delicious end to any sumptuous meal. Parsis are the only community who are traditional, as well as modern. Only in Parsi households will you know who Elvis Presley is, and also hear old 'monajats' and 'garbas'. Only in a Parsi household will you know that Tulsi was thrown out of the house in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', at the same time knowing about Adi Marazban's Gujarati 'nataks'. Yes, we do have our share of problems and controversies (more than enough actually!) but at the end of the day, we all belong to one religion. We all believe in Zarathushtra, Ahura Mazda and Sarosh Yazad. We all believe in the power of Ashem Vohu and Yatha Ahu Vairyo. And that's what finally matters. Being proud of our glorious past, living in the difficult present times, and believing in the bright future awaiting our community. On a lighter note - yes, we are eccentric, yes, we are loud and yes, we will voice our opinion on everything under the sun (whether it concerns us or not, just like the Bengalis do). But finally, it's the warm, loving nature that we all have that sets us apart. Love us, or hate us, but you just CAN'T ignore us! And all said and done, I'm very proud to be a Parsi. Aren't you? ---NATASHA DEBOO
Posted by Jimmy Kasad on 2008-03-31 03:50:57

i am trying to track 2 of my childhood friends-rayoman and arman irani whose parents-Aspi and Nargis -had a farm in Tarapur. anybody who knows abt them may please contact me at vallin@indiatimes.com. thank you
Posted by valli on 2008-03-20 00:48:16

Hi, I lost my mother 10 yrs back but her memories keep on haunting me. She was in coma before she passed away and hence there were no last words. i try to lead a normal life but i need to hear some thing from her. I heard abt Mrs Bhavnagri but she too passed away.,and I came to this web site whre i was promised help to communicate with my deceased mom. I am based in Mumbai , andheri pls revert
Posted by ahmed khan on 2008-03-14 02:07:02

I am interested to know from iran except india in which other countries zorastian gone & settle specially in Russian Blocks.
Posted by KHUSHRU M KASAD on 2008-02-27 11:55:44

Parsi communities in Hyderabad, Navsari and Surat provide participative support to The AVESTAGENOME Projectä. Avesthagen team to visit Baroda and Ahmedabad in first week of March. Surat, February 13, 2008: Avesthagen Limited, a knowledge-based Life Sciences Company, has successfully initiated the first phase of The AVESTAGENOME Projectä, undertaking blood sample collection of the Parsi population in Hyderabad, Navsari and Surat. This large-scale genomic project aims to study the basis of longevity that is noticed in the Parsi-Zoroastrian population, and also to create a medical database of the community. The AVESTAGENOME Projectä is the brainchild of Dr. Villoo Morawala - Patell, Founder Chairperson and Managing Director of the Bangalore-based Avesthagen Limited. This project is a scientific endeavor that is designed to benefit the entire human race. The results of the research will identify the genetic basis of longevity and for various diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s etc. The study will also enable the development of new therapies and drug targets. After completing the blood sample collection from Parsi donors at Hyderabad and at Navsari, the Avesthagen team has started the project at Surat from the 10th February at the Parsi General Hospital. The Surat Parsi Panchayat is lending full support and assistance under the able guidance of its President Mr.Darayas Master. The Trustees, Secretary, Committee members and staff are providing tremendous assistance and encouragement towards the success of this project. The Avesthagen team from Bangalore comprising Doctors, Scientists and Bioinformaticians has set up a center for the collection and processing of the blood samples from the donors. They are being assisted by volunteers from the Parsi community in Surat who are mobilizing members of the community for this worthy cause. The response from the community has been very positive as is evident by the large turnout of donors to date. On completion of the sample collection drive (433 samples) in the twin cities of Hyderabad-Secunderabad in December 2007, Mrs. Gulbanoo Y. Chenoy, President PZASH in a note to Dr. Patell observed “On behalf of the Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman of Secunderabad and Hyderabad and the parsis of the twin cities, I would like to convey our appreciation of your pioneering work through the Avesthagenome Project. Your deep sense of commitment towards improving the quality of life is reflected by this humane and philanthropic project, which is indeed a matter of great pride for us .We wish you and the Avesthagenome Project all the very best. May the blessings of Ahura Mazda be upon you and your company. Following Hyderabad, the Avesthagen team was in Navsari, from January 6 to13, 2008. The response from the Parsi population of Navsari was most encouraging, and 686 samples were collected. The seriousness of purpose and the professionalism of the AVESTAGENOME team won over the initial scepticism of the Navsari Parsis, and encouraged by Dara Kaikhushru Deboo, an advocate by profession, and a trustee on the boards of several Parsi social, educational and charitable institutions of Navsari, the donors poured in all day enthusiastically to participate in this study. The Parsi youth of Navsari, under the able leadership of Freddy Minoo Kassad, with immense enthusiasm, resourcefulness and energy, facilitated the entire sample collection drive to its successful completion. Navsari Parsis have by and large held on to the exclusivity of their customs, traditions and religious rites. Senior citizens of the community, overcoming their physical difficulties came along with great pride to demonstrate their solidarity with the study. The youth and middle-aged members of the community did not lag behind in their enthusiasm either. According to the octogenarian Mehru, wife of Ervad Ruttonji Seervai, and granddaughter of the famed Parsi scholar Sir Jeevanji Mody, “Every Parsi must come forward and be a part of this scientific study, which is the first of its kind that I have known of, because this will open up new avenues of knowledge and help not only in the alleviation of the medical problems that rack the community members, but of the human race as well.” For 87-year-old Hillamai Edulji Antia, wife of the late Mobedji of the Navsari Atash Behram, “It is a sacred duty to help in such a study. When such highly qualified scientists and experts drawn from different communities are taking such a keen interest in studying our Parsi genetic make-up, and have come all the way from Bangalore to Navsari, what does the little physical discomfort that I have to undergo in coming to the venue matter? _________________________________________________________________ About Avesthagen Limited Avesthagen Limited (www.avesthagen.com) is India’s leading integrated systems biology platform company that focuses on achieving convergence of food, pharma and population genetics leading to predictive preventive and personalized healthcare. It employs 600 people worldwide and is headquartered in Bangalore. Avesthagen Limited has established world class, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in Bangalore. It began business operations in 2001.Since its inception Avesthagen has grown into one of India's leading healthcare technology groups, and its activities include, in addition to its agri-biotechnologies product pipeline, development of clinically validated botanical bioactives, derived from Indian medicinal plants, as well as the development of a pipeline of bio-similar drugs. Avesthagen Limited has four strategic business units: bioPharmaceuticals, bioNutrition, bioAgriculture and Science & Innovation. Its partners include multiple top-10 global companies in each of its fields of research. Avesthagen Limited collaborates at every stage in the value chain with appropriate partners, both public and private, for access to and exchange of technology and overall commercial expertise to leverage the ‘India advantage’.
Posted by on 2008-02-13 05:28:56

For Yazdi B. Navalmanek, good neture and qulified bachlore is 36 years old,required Parsi Girls for marraige.
Posted by Edul R. karanjia on 2008-01-21 01:03:10

hi
Posted by abhilasha on 2007-12-31 08:18:18

Hi, I'd like to know if there is any parsi prayer hall or association in brisbane, australia. I am from Mumbai but currently in Brisbane to pursue masters
Posted by Pearl on 2007-12-21 08:48:54

Hello, I am looking for few classmates of mine with whom I had studied in Bombay's Convent of Jesus and Mary, Wodehouse Road during 1956-1961. They are Tannaz Shroff and Nina Nicholson. Shovana Narayan
Posted by Shovana Narayan on 2007-12-01 22:07:19

This is an excellent site and clearly a lot of effort has gone into making it so.Congratulations. I will definately ask my family and friends to visit it often.Warm regards.
Posted by Firdosh Sholapurwala on 2007-11-09 01:57:11

Hello I am in search of Houtakshi Jall, her father name is Khurshid Jall. She was my classmate in the University of Atlanta (USA) in the year 1991-1992. She was doing PhD in political science. Latter she wrote the following book on Raj Kapoor "RAJ KAPOOR AND HINDI FILMS: Catalysts of Political Socialisation in India" She is Indian national and living somewhere in Colcutta India. If you people have any information about her please write to me I will be very grateful to you thanks
Posted by farhatt on 2007-11-04 06:53:50

hello administrator, tis is behram sidhwa a zoroastrian rom karachi currently in china for studying. i am making a request to you to kindly launch the following videos on other websites because google video is a useless website outside united states and uk. if you get this message please contact me. thanking you.
Posted by behram sidhwa on 2007-10-28 03:16:19

I am interested in building an exact Replica of the following in India: http://www.bestirantravel.com/sights/yazd/firetemple.html http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/1/1e/250px-Yazd_fire_temple.jpg It could be made of white marble and the pool can be lit by hidden lighting. If you ask me why being a Hindu I am interested in this. It is simply because I admire the sublime architecture of that temple. Anyone who would second my suggestion ? Any takers for my idea ?
Posted by Vishnu Sharma on 2007-10-09 15:26:25

Hello there, I'm trying to find out my family's original Parsi surname (before they took on Indian names). Does anyone know where I would start?
Posted by N&K on 2007-10-09 06:50:41

Hello all If you need any spritual help do write to us on spiritual.helper@hotmail.com. We are always willing to help anyone.
Posted by spiritual helper on 2007-10-09 01:12:42

Hi there, I work for a UK public relations agency who represent Zoroastrian born singer-songwriter Shayan Italia. I was hoping you could us with your contact details so i can keep you informed with his latest news and updates. We are also hosting a showcase for Shayan at the Mint Leaf Restaurant and Bar in Haymarket, London tomorrow evening (Tuesday 9th October) from 6.30PM. It would be great if you could make it down. Look forward to speaking to you soon. Many thanks, Craig Fordham Junior Team Assistant Sterling Media Ltd, Sterling House, 11 Calico Row, Plantation Wharf, London, SW11 3YH Tel: 020 7801 0077 Fax: 020 7801 0087
Posted by Craig Fordham on 2007-10-08 03:52:39

Dear Shenaz, Is this Shenaz Zack from Dahanu Road/St. Mary's? I did a google search and landed here! Not sure if its the same Shenaz, but I must say this is a great website for one of the most progressive, cheerful and wonderful society in the world! Karan Verma
Posted by Karan Verma on 2007-10-04 04:01:18

Bhupendra you can contact daisy.patel.@gmail.com in mumbai by e-mail she is your friend's sister
Posted by Nina on 2007-10-02 19:57:47

Hi einsteinilango. Mrs. bhavnagri has passed away. If you need any help we are able to give you the same. do give me your e-mail address and i will write to you. Lots of love and good wishes to you
Posted by wellwisher on 2007-10-01 23:03:29

DO PARSEES KNOW THAT SHAH VARZAVAND BORN IN 1947 IS HERE ON AMONGST US. HAS ANYONE TAKEN THE EFFORT TO IDENTIFY WHO HE IS??????? WHERE HE IS??????? WHAT DOES HE PREACH???????
Posted by Naoroze on 2007-10-01 21:49:21

It was sad to see how many Parsis, oblivious to the fact that the Lookmanji Sweets owner was guilty for the loss of an innocent life, have been patronising Lookmanji sweets during our New Year & prophets birthday. Nothing falls on our deaf ears does it? We believe in having our Lookmanji Jalebis and aghani larvas even if our fellow parsis die at the very place these sweets are made and sold. And we call ourselves a close knit community, a claim I think we must withdraw in honesty. Ask the family of Firdosh Mogrelia how it felt to send their daughter to the Tower of Silence at the tender age of 19. Think; how you would feel, had the same fate befallen your own. Thaen step into Lookmanji and indulge my fellow Parsis. Let forgiveness of this hineous crime come to the corrupt owner, by the hand of God, but as humans, let us not be oblivious to his greed and misdoings. This man has murder and the blood of an innocent on his hands. May God speed justice to the Mogrelia family.
Posted by Karl B` on 2007-08-28 04:04:07

i want to find my old friend NAVROSE KASAD.HE PRESENTLY STAING IN AUCKLAND ,NEW ZEALAND.
Posted by bhupendra mistry on 2007-07-26 07:59:05

I am not a Parsi so I hope you will forgive me for using your message box. I am trying to locate Parsi's with the surname Buxey to try to link them into my Worldwide One- Name Study.There are current one's I know but the earliest I have is Jehangirjee Buxey in Bombay/Hong Kong in the early 1800's. Can anyone help please? Thanks John Bucksey
Posted by John Bucksey on 2007-07-17 03:54:56

Kalpesh, Thanks for posting the cookbook message. Can we convince you to donate it to us (the community)? If not maybe something like eBay might be a better place to get a fair value and maybe land it in the hands of a diehard Parsi foodie. If nothing else works I would suggest that you try out some of the recipies in there .. maybe you might not want to part with it after you go thgough a finger licking, lip smacking, taste bud tingling gosh no pulav, masala ni daar and kolmi no patio.
Posted by Darayush on 2007-07-05 15:31:45

i have inherited almost 150 year old parsi cook book written in gujarati, having more than 2000 recipies. i would like to auction it . your guidance is required. kalpesh
Posted by kalpesh on 2007-07-05 08:37:14

Good site just got the link thru the google
Posted by Freddy on 2007-07-04 06:36:24

Yes, I agree with Karl and request the Parsi community to boycott the sweets of Lookmanji till the owner is brought to books but as we all know money rules. So, he will go scotfree within no time and people will forget about it but only the family of Meher Firdosh Mogrelia will never forgive him. We all know they will not be in a condition to take legal action against the owner but one of us should take action against the culprit and can bring him to books as the same thing is not repeated with some other innocent person. We can all imagine the trauma the family must be going through but only pray to Almighty to give them enough strength to bear the loss of their dear daughter. We Parsis should come together and boycott LOOKMANJI SWEETS.
Posted by Daisy A. D. on 2007-06-26 10:57:00

We request all patrons of Lookmanji sweets (all over India) to boycott their sweet shops until the owner is brought to book and punished for manslaughter. An innocent Parsi girl of 19 years lost her life due to this mans greed. Please help us spread this word......... 25 Jun, 2007 MUMBAI: Two persons died when a partially demolished building near Novelty cinema on Grant Road collapsed because of the rains on Saturday evening. The deceased were identified as Mohammed Alam Khan (43), who was manning a sweet shop in the building (Lookmanji Sweets), and Meher Firdosh Mogrelia (19), who had come to the shop. The incident took place around 7.30 pm, when a portion of the dilapidated Ali Ahmed Manzil on Maulana Shaukat Ali Road at Grant Road gave way following heavy rain. Mogrelia, a resident of Gamadia Colony in Tardeo, had gone to the shop with her mother to place an order for sweets. "The mother had just stepped out when the debris came hurling down. Mogrelia and Khan got trapped inside, while the others managed to escape,"said C Guzder, a local resident who helped with the rescue operation. " It was only around 2.30 am that Mogrelia’s body could be recovered from under the heap of rubble.’’ Nirmal Deshmukh, the Mhada repair board chief officer, said the dilapidated four-storeyed structure did not house anything except the sweet shop, the owner of which had earlier gone to court to challenge a redevelopment proposal for the pre-1940 building. Following the court’s ruling, the upper two floors of the building were being demolished. "The shop was kept open even during the demolition work. On Saturday, triggered by the heavy rains, a portion of the first floor caved in, killing the two,"said Deshmukh. The Mhada official added that the housing board was taking legal advice on the action that will be taken against the shopowner for his negligence. The shop owner of Lookmanji sweets is absconding. The post-mortem report stated that the girl died of suffocation and Khan succumbed to his injuries. The girl’s father who works in a bank in Chennai flew down on Sunday and the last rites were performed in the evening. The police are investigating.
Posted by Karl B B on 2007-06-26 03:45:30

As the group of "neo Parsis" have managed to set up a "new Agiary" somewhere in the suburbs, I would request them to make arrangements so that the likes of Ms. Dhun Baria and her kin can "dispose" off their dead in any which way they may choose & leave the rest of us to continue our traditions at the Doongar Wadi.
Posted by Aspi Katrak on 2007-06-14 20:09:58

I've heard of many reasons for allowing inter caste marriage. But do it cause India needs more parsis to lead the world is a first!!
Posted by Darayush on 2007-06-13 12:13:43

Regards to all of you Please convince me that why you prohibit inter caste marriage. your community can only survive when you allow inter caste marriage. Our country more parsis for its revival as the leading naion in the world. i request you to please answer my question. Thanks & regards agian gaurav pandey
Posted by gaurav pandey on 2007-06-01 08:27:01

Today, I opened this website after a gap of a few months. I was disappointed to find the old format where any reference to Parsis or Zoroastrinism referred to in newspapers throughout the world were being given.
Posted by BOBBY KALIANWALA on 2007-05-25 10:17:01

Hi love the site. Looks like you could use some spam prevention in the comments - let me know if you would like some ideas. Again, thanks for the hard work on the site and I will visit often
Posted by Cyrus Kandawalla on 2007-04-11 18:52:39

This is a great website but there is some spam and duplicate news, please try and keep it clean. But keep up the good work! Thanks K
Posted by Kayomarz on 2007-03-25 22:32:18

This website is simply superb. I have not seen such a nice compilation of Parsi news on the web. Also had visited this site a few months back and noticed duplicate stories appearing. However it now seems to have very few of those now. Keep up the good work!! I will surely recommend ti to everyone.
Posted by Adil on 2007-01-15 22:56:37

Rayoman, thanks for your comments. Glad to know you liked the site and the calendar. The calendar is actually developed by Arzan Lali and hosted on his website. We liked it too ... hence decided to link to it :-)
Posted by Darayush on 2006-12-31 19:31:38

I WAS REALLY AMAZED TO SEE THE PARSI CALENDER FOR SO MANY YEARS.GREAT EFFORT.
Posted by RAYOMAN BILPODIWALA on 2006-12-31 02:52:59

i will surely email all my parsi friends and relatives to visit this web site.keep it up great work done by you for the parsi community.
Posted by rayoman bilpodiwala on 2006-12-30 10:50:45

great liked it very much.got many new parsi surnames.
Posted by rayoman bilpodiwala on 2006-12-30 10:06:15

Hi I would appreciate it if you could post the site below. It has articles about Parsis and a bunch of old photographs. Others can write and post articles if they wish www.bandra-mumbai.com
Posted by Irani on 2006-11-20 08:30:52

Hi Daraius, I have started a new Group on yahoo called "Online Parsi Trade" ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/online_parsi_trade )could you please could you announce my new group on Parsi world. Fond regards Zubin P Wadia zubinpwadia@yahoo.co.in
Posted by Zubin Wadia on 2006-10-30 03:37:12

Cyrus, Thanks for pointing out the comments in the sudrah blog.
Posted by Shenaz on 2006-10-20 00:05:09

Please look at messages 16 and 17 in the sudrah wearing controvery blog...those spammers have inserted their yoga and Tax deffered annuity biz in the email click. Also, please be very careful of Meher Amalsad, he is an agent of Ali Jafarey and starts out by posting benign messages and sucks young kids into their deviant Cult. He is an older man and poses as a youth. Cyrus Plano, TX,USA.
Posted by Cyrus Bulsara on 2006-10-18 16:06:20

My new bungalow of 2500sq ft total area in Lonavala only for parsees at Lonavala Zarthosti Association is for sale at Rs 28,00,000 only.
Posted by Eric Ratan Dabdi on 2006-09-18 02:02:30

Pl kindly put the link "WWW.Z-E-R-S.org" which is the web site of the Zoroastrian Education and Research Society, USA whre scholarly articles of the world renowned scholars of Zoroastraisnism are put for the general public Thanks
Posted by Dr Pallan Ichaporia on 2006-09-14 14:08:56

Since about two months, this Parsi World was sent by my daughter from Australia. Even though I am in Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari, MUMBAI, I was considerably unaware of happenings about Parsis. I have now put Parsi World Icon on my desktop for immediate reference and read it every two/3 days.Thank You - Please keep up the good work and keep it non political.
Posted by BOBBY KALIANWALA on 2006-09-01 11:33:20

Thanks Sarosh, good feedback. We are currently working on rooting out duplicates. You'll probably see it being effective in the next few weeks. Keep visiting :-)
Posted by Darayush on 2006-08-31 10:32:27

Thanks Navroz, we are in the process of opening up the discussions to everyone so that people can initiate topics and discuss freely without having to align with some cause or line of thinking.
Posted by Darayush on 2006-08-31 10:26:31

Thanks for a great website. I refer to it periodically to catch up on Parsee and Zoroastrian news. However, I find far too much duplication. Perhaps you ought to omit some of the redundant articles. Keep up the your efforts. Thanks and best wishes, Sarosh
Posted by Sarosh Manekshaw on 2006-08-31 08:01:24

let me know about the publications which will helpme to learn Parsi
Posted by aneesh on 2006-08-30 11:21:33

let me know about the publications which will helpme tolearn Parsi
Posted by aneesh on 2006-08-30 11:18:14

Khorsed Bhavnagari,a Parsi lady in Mumbai recently wrote a book, "Laws of the spirit world" with reports of seven levels of heaven,life after death,etc., as told to her by her two dead sons.I request anyone to give me her contact phone no., address,email id, etc.,as I want to request her for help.I asked Mr Shiamak Davar for it through his website but got no reply.I am desperate for it.I do not want the book. Thanking you, Yours truly, einsteinilango.
Posted by einsteinilango on 2006-08-26 14:39:47

Where do we introduce a new post or a thread to start a discussion ? Here?
Posted by navroz on 2006-08-24 19:31:32

Happy New Year to everyone!
Posted by Peenaz on 2006-08-22 01:18:25

HELLO, I AM SENDING THIS COMMUNICATION, THO SINCE THE LAST TEN YEARS IT HAS BEEN MY EXPERIENCE THAT MOST ZOROASTRIANS ARE NOT WORTH CONTACTING, OR THAT THEY ARE SIMPLY GOOD TIME ASSOCIATES. I HAVE HAD A DECLINE IN FORTUNES AFTER A LEGAL BATTLE THAT WAS A BUSINESS ONE . HAVING APPROACHED THE PARSI PANCHAYAT IN MUMBAI AND THE TRUSTEE OF THE AGIARY IN NEW DELHI - MRS.DHUN BAGLI, AND HAVING RECD ONLY FURTHER "BADNAMI" AND NO ASSISTANCE, I AM CONVINCED THAT PARSIS TODAY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEIR RELIGION STANDS FOR AND THAT TOO MUCH MONEY IS GOING INTO THE POCKETS OF THE WRONG PERSONS. PHILANTHROPHY WHICH WAS ANOTHER NAME FOR ZOROASTRIANISM IS TODAY ABSENT. THE PANCHAYAT TRUSTEES LINE THEIR POCKETS SO THAT 10 GENERATIONS OF THEIR FAMILIES LACK FOR NOTHING. HOSTS OF HOUSING COLONIES BELONGING TO THE PARSI COMMUNITY ARE FILLED WITH ELITE PARSIS WHO ARE ABLE TO DOLE OUT HUGE DONATIONS, WHILE DESERVING PERSONS AWAIT THEIR TURN FOR YEARS. PERSONS LIKE ME WHO HAVE NO ROOF OVER THEIR HEAD, ARE REFUSED EVEN A HEARING, BECAUSE A BAD NAME PRECEDED ME. WHAT CHARITY AND HELP DO PARSIS TALK ABOUT???
Posted by MAHARUKH on 2006-08-02 02:40:51

Thanks for your greetings and this amazing website :)
Posted by Delnawaz Irani on 2006-07-30 02:37:21

Also wishing a Very Happy New Year to all our readers that follow the Kadimi Calendar. Was rightly brought to our notice "ke tame badha ne khali Pateti wish kidhi, Saal Mubarak nai kidhu" :-)
Posted by Darayush & Shenaz on 2006-07-25 10:37:27

Thank you!! Good Job. Best Wishes, Mississauga, Canada
Posted by Themton Irani on 2006-07-25 08:54:35

Pateti Mubarak to all our readers that follow the Kadimi Calendar. http://parsiworld.com/blog/?p=16
Posted by Darayush & Shenaz on 2006-07-20 23:22:57

Hi, I just wanted to know whether there is any Parsi Technical College somewhere in between Thane and Vapi and what is the name and tel.no of that college. Awaiting your reply. Thank you.
Posted by Neville Bokdawalla on 2006-07-13 23:41:32

i like firdosh and i love firdosh i realy mis you where are you i also thinging for only one that is u
Posted by jila on 2006-07-12 19:30:43

This site is very interesting and surely one of the better Z sites out here. Will surely be visiting it every few days. Keep it up.
Posted by Arzan on 2006-07-07 16:14:43

Daisy, Here is an interesting write up on the items and their significance in a Ses. http://tenets.zoroastrianism.com/pcustm33.html
Posted by Darayush on 2006-06-29 13:17:41

Can someone give me the definition/inspirational meaning of all the items in the "Shesh" and what each one of them symbolizes? Would appreciate an early response. Thanking you in anticipation.
Posted by daisy Amaria on 2006-06-25 09:04:55

Dear Dara, The site u have started is realy very good.All the best.
Posted by Burzis Ustad on 2006-06-15 02:40:21

Hi Daru, Could please remove that article "Parsi chokrio naa naatak" It’s a Request Thanks
Posted by Zubin Wadia on 2006-06-11 23:14:03

Hi,I really liked this site,being a proud parsi myself.Its great to feel connected. Request you to please send me updates or articles on my email id if possible
Posted by Pinaz on 2006-06-03 01:40:13

Darayush, can you please add if possible an external link to your website. Online Zoroastrian Calendar @ http://ahura.TheLalis.com Thanks Arzan
Posted by Arzan Lali on 2006-06-02 09:09:09

Rashna, regarding your question about the Parsi Calendar, do visit http://ahura.TheLalis.com, its an online Zoroastrian Cakendar. There you will find solution to all your Calendar needs. Thanks Arzan
Posted by Arzan Lali on 2006-06-02 09:05:05

Thank you all for your amazing support and response to the parsiworld.com effort. Its been an awesome experience working on this site and hearing from all of you. We love all your feedback, suggestions and inputs on content and broken links. There are also some very healthy and open discussions firing up on topics that face as a community today and will probably decide where we as a community head in the future, so lets participate and make ourselves heard. If you would like to contribute and share any stories, views, news etc just drop us an email admin@parsiworld.com, as reader contributions are always welcome. Thanks once again for your feedback and we look forward to more as it really motivates us to keep going. More later ...
Posted by Darayush on 2006-05-31 12:04:54

A very impressive site! It was a pleasure surfing throught it!
Posted by Adil Kohiar on 2006-05-31 09:53:53

a good web site, not only for oldies,but also for teenagers and youngsters! i feel, u should have more articles and links.
Posted by benaifer on 2006-05-29 13:03:58

Hi: GREAT SITE! Nice job! Your link to the ZCards site is broken. The original Zoroastrian ZCards are at Zubin.Com - www.zubin.com/zcards Thank you.
Posted by Kaz on 2006-05-27 13:42:06

One of the better Zoroastrian websites around....keep up the good work....Rostam Chami
Posted by Rostam Chami on 2006-05-22 15:45:24

Very good website, very informative, it will help in bulding the comunity..............
Posted by Yazad Karai on 2006-05-20 14:00:03

A very good web-site with interesting topics for informative reading.Keep up the good work and let the flame glow on.
Posted by Sohrab on 2006-05-16 19:34:44

Please mention http://www.theparsichronicle.com/ as a Parsi Site to visit and for matrimonials definetely http://www.theparsimatch.com/ IT IS FREE TO POST & VIEW I have tested that (or at least free to both post & view for the first one month). Thanks, Erach
Posted by Erach Irani on 2006-05-06 06:14:08

Please reply and let me know who own this site and will you publish Z religious info? Tandarosti, Cyrus
Posted by Cyrus Bulsara on 2006-04-06 15:56:03

Rashna, your question about a complete Parsi calendar is a good one. There are quite a few of them out there on the web. One of the most complete Shenshai, Kadmi, Fasli calendar is on the FEZANA website. http://www.fezana.org/calendars.htm Maybe we will add this link to our home page :-)
Posted by Darayush on 2006-04-06 09:42:36

Where can I find the Parsi Calendar for the year 1376? It would be great to have this as a resource online for those of us searching in advance for good dates on which to get married! :)
Posted by Rashna D Sukheswalla on 2006-04-06 06:42:36

I have made Parsi World my home page
Posted by Homi Mistry on 2006-04-03 16:32:16

Parsiworld.com goes a long way in bonding the members our community with our unique culture.A blessing for each parsi abroad. Outstanding effort,keep up the good work !!! Farzan Siodia (Brisbane,Australia)
Posted by Farzan Siodia (Brisbane,Australia) on 2006-04-02 08:12:25

Masi, this website is a good thing for all of us. U keep it up, its really a good deed! Masa.
Posted by Masa on 2006-03-31 04:59:40

this article was published a month ago in jame and would like the same article to be printed on thi site too. Parsi chokrio naa naatak It’s now become really common to hear a relationship break off (especially when both the guy and girl are parsis) Parsi girls have problems for every small thing one can think of. First of all they don’t like to talk, even when we try to just let them know about our feelings, they think its rubbish and just end the topic then and there. When it comes to going to a guy’s place for what we call ‘kaaj karava’ they have a really aggressive approach. They have very interesting questions. Aapre lagan pachi kem rahisoo, bhonu kaun roundhse, mane ketla piosa kharachva aapse if I don’t work, aapre honeymoon par kau jaisoo, tu dastoor chee kee etc etc etc…………… It is really difficult to match up with a bawi’s mind and this seems to be one of the reasons for increase in the number of inter-caste marriages. I am not joking but I can write a whole book on ‘Bawi naa natak’ A recent example can be taken for one of my best friends. My friend named Anosh (name changed) used to earn more that a lac every month. He gets friendly with a girl online and gets serious about her in 1 month’s time. He undergoes the ceremony of ‘Rupiya peria’ goes back to work abroad after fixing the marriage next year. Things get worse when the girl’s family starts asking money for house renovation, new dress/clothes, money for changing the interiors of the flat and the list goes on & on & on. For each of these things the girls family keep on asking 30 to 40 thousand rupees. Atleast in this case I don’t blame the girl as the girls family had premature plans of getting their girl married in such a wealthy family. There are many such instances that I have come across. I don’t say that good parsi females are impossible to find but it is surely difficult to find a good understanding parsi girl/family. I just hope things don’t become worst in the days to come and may all parsis live happily together. (feedback and comments welcomed at iamaparsi@yahoo.com)
Posted by keki on 2006-03-23 14:55:40

Will definitely be sending your website to all of our Parsis here in Arizona! Thanks so much for an awesome job. ~Parizad Pascuicco, ZAAZ Secretary.
Posted by Parizad on 2006-03-18 18:58:05

This is a very good website which gives us all the news from all Parsi community all around the world.I will pass the good news to Parsis in Auckland New Zealand. Best regards, Firdosh B. Patel 1/ 72 Banks road, Mount Wellington, Auckland-1006 New Zealand
Posted by Firdosh B. patel on 2006-03-16 21:26:01

Great work and good effort. WE will pass the news to all members of the Zoroastrian association of Western Australia. Regards Vizak Irani Chairperson of Z.A.W.A
Posted by Vizak Irani on 2006-03-16 02:07:37

This one is damn good..... I made it as my home page.. I hope you keep continue.. I am from Sydney, Australia and have circulated to my Parsi groups. Hope you succeed.
Posted by Gustad Kadwa on 2006-03-14 15:22:58

your link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/parsi_resource_group/links/
Posted by Zubin Phiroz Wadia on 2006-03-13 22:34:51

Hi, I like this site and it’s very interesting. Please let me know if you require any help in knowing about the happenings in Mumbai (only Pertaining to Parsi /Irani Topics) I would be pleased to do so. With your permission can I add a http://www.pa
Posted by Zubin Phiroz Wadia on 2006-03-13 04:26:46

Great site, amazed at so much news on parsis get printed everyday. Thanks for creating this site.
Posted by Mani Irani on 2006-03-09 00:28:32

Thanks for bringing all the news on one page. Hope all is well. Homai from Germany
Posted by Homai on 2006-03-07 16:57:49

Hey great site I came upon via googling for parsi stuff, wow so much news i was missing out on. Thanks for this effort.
Posted by Firdosh on 2006-03-07 11:17:58

Hey Darayush & Shenaz, Really great effort, now no more scouring online sites for news about our community, this will be the one stop. Thanks
Posted by Anahita on 2006-03-06 21:40:43

I just came upon your site from Google. And I thank you for creating this site you have really made this website amazing with real time news, now this will be my stop daily to see whats happening within our community. Thanks Jehangir from Bangalore.
Posted by Jehangir on 2006-03-06 11:54:36

This is really a great effort.
Posted by Shireen on 2006-03-05 23:51:28

fantastic work. keep it up. we are now looking forward for more interesting features. always ready to help. thanks. love to all.
Posted by godafrid sheri zack on 2006-02-27 07:32:30

Oh great to know and read all this news. I was really missing out on so much news. Thanks
Posted by Aspi on 2006-02-26 00:53:41

This is a g8 website, Its nice to know someone has initiated such a good informative site about us Parsis, and where we can get news about our community. I hope this site has many many more additional features in the near future. Keep up the good work
Posted by Dilshad on 2006-02-25 16:02:53

Wow am so amazed at all the parsi news happening in this world and now this website will be in my favs. Thanks for this effort. Sanaiya
Posted by Sanaiya on 2006-02-25 13:37:22

This is an awesome website
Posted by SZ on 2006-02-25 10:36:34