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Despite shared roots, for Parsis, India — not Iran — is home
March 30, 2026 2:05 am
They fled to India back in the eighth century after more than 100 years of religious persecution following the Arab invasion of Iran and assimilated completely into India
The last word: Parsiana’s end and the uncertain future of the Parsis of Bombay
September 25, 2025 5:04 pm
The closure of Parsiana marks more than the end of a magazine — it signals the fading voice of a community long central to Bombay’s cultural and civic life.
Parsis of Delhi: How the small community survived, thrived and made the Capital their home
April 19, 2025 10:41 am
The first set of Parsis, who started settling in Delhi in the 19th century, were mostly shopkeepers and traders. Historian and author William Dalrymple mentions that during the Delhi siege of 1857, Parsi merchants undercut the prices of beer of their English competitors. By 1912 the population had increased from 27 to 74
‘A symbol of Parsi cultural heritage’: Tracing the history and endangered artistry of Gara embroidery
September 26, 2023 6:09 pm
This rich craft traces its roots to the 19th century when Parsi traders and artisans migrated to India from Persia (modern-day Iran)
'Was most amazed at the warmth with which they welcomed me into their most private space': Photographer Bindi Sheth on documenting the Parsi community
September 01, 2023 7:46 pm
"I am curious about how minority communities adapt to their surroundings but at the same time continue to retain their culture," she said
Peek into Parsi history in veteran journalist Coomi Kapoor’s book
June 20, 2023 9:49 am
The book discusses Parsi figures from across the arts, sciences, business and politics, including Dadabhai Naoroji, Homi Bhabha, Freddie Mercury, Jamsetji Tata and Sam Manekshaw.
What it takes for Sir J J Agiary in Pune’s Camp to keep the flame alive
June 30, 2023 1:18 pm
For the thousands of Parsis in Pune, the 179-year-old Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Agiary serves as a custodian of their faith, a fire temple that binds the community together.
Streetwise Kolkata: Parsee Church Street, named after Kolkata’s 183-year-old Parsi fire temple
October 07, 2022 12:57 pm
A significant part of the lane and the larger neighbourhood’s documented history starts during the 19th century when the Parsi and Jewish communities began settling here.
Despite the engaging vignettes of Parsi life it offers, Berjis Desai's novel 'Towers of Silence' suffers from a convoluted storyline
September 23, 2022 2:52 pm
The book, whose recurring theme is the spirit world, recounts the whimsical and weird tale of a clan over 140 years
Portraits, memorabilia: When ‘Aapri Rani’ Elizabeth lived in Parsi homes & memory
September 29, 2022 7:19 pm
This fascination with the British monarchy is not just limited to Bomanbehram, 75. Every Zoroastrian Parsi and Irani home, it is said lightheartedly, has a portrait of the queen, be it Victoria or Elizabeth. The community often referred to Elizabeth as “Aapri Rani” (our queen).
PARSI COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Parsi community uses humour in latest campaign to tackle dwindling numbers
November 12, 2014 4:58 pm
The Parsi community launched a first-of-its-kind advertisement campaign to tackle the issue of their decreasing number, on Monday (November 10).
Parsis celebrate their New Year – Navroz
August 18, 2014 5:26 pm
arsi women greet each other as they celebrate their new year.
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