The rapidly shrinking Parsi population presents a serious demographic and socio-economic challenge, requiring urgent and collective attention from government, policymakers, community institutions and civil society
The BJP’s national leadership has stated that the decision will have national implications. Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday in a press meet reminded that such divisive measures in the past led to the partition of the country.
Hyderabad: They say Parsis’ simple mantra for life is khao piyo majja karo. Translated it means eat, drink and have fun. This very vibe is set to come alive at Caynne – a multi-cuisine restaurant at Mercure Hotel as they host the Parsi Food Festival. Starting from 19 August till 28 August, one can enjoy […]
Hyderabad: Parsis of all ages gathered under one roof to celebrate 175 years of the Seth Viccaji-Seth Pestonji Meherji Parsi fire temple at La Palais Royal function hall in Secunderabad. The event was a chance for the members to catch up with each other, take pictures with each other and be grateful for all that […]
Hyderabad: After a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic, Parsis in the city celebrated Navroz in fire temples across the city with authentic Parsi food and entertainment programmes. The Parsi Agiary in Secunderabad, one of the oldest Parsi temples in the country, welcomed the New Year with a prayer meeting in the morning. […]
The Tower of Silence located in Parsi Gutta, the final resting place of the 1,200-strong Parsi community in Hyderabad, now has a solar concentrator to speed up the decomposition of dead bodies due to the dwindling number of vultures that used to devour the flesh.
