Favourite foods and funeral feastsParsi traditions reveal dhansak, a celebratory dish, is served after funerals to nourish and honor the departed. Across cultures, food cust...
'Rahul, it’s not too late,' says Cyrus Broacha; Jokes Rajiv Gandhi’s father was Parsi, he could still have a Navjote ceremonyCyrus Broacha, the Indian comedian, recently appeared on a podcast. He shared insights about his Parsi background. Broacha humorously comme...
Chronicling a community’s culinary traditions through the pages of a magazineParsiana, a long-running magazine chronicling Parsi community life, is set to cease publication in October, marking the end of an era for a...
Happy Parsi New Year 2022: From food to gifts, a look at the origin of NavrozThe festival is considered to be an auspicious occasion by Parsis around the globe.
A menu with memories: Remembering the departed through their favourite foodWhen many mourners gather, often from far, they get hungry. Since the immediate family may be too grief-stricken to cook, food is brought b...
Navroz Mubarak! Modi, Tendulkar, Smriti Irani tweet Parsi New Year wishesThe tradition began some 3000 years ago, and is observed by the Parsi community around the world.
Let the rains not dampen your spirit: Make the most of monsoons by celebrating Shravan, Raksha Bandhan & Parsi New YearEnsure that your vehicle is stocked with necessary safety kit and food items.
Where 'pora' met 'pav': Mumbai is the birthplace of omelette sandwichesAn omelette between bread is a basic combination made in many ways across the world.
How Mumbai became a blend of cuisinesLucrative job offers were everywhere and help came especially from the Parsis who migrated from Persia to Gujarat in the 7th century and co...
Take a break from Mumbai to this sleepy coastal town for the best Parsi food ever!Located about 200km to the north of Mumbai, Udvada offers authentic Parsi delights and a typical thali served here has rice, dhansak, boi (...
How Vikram Mohan of automotive firm Pricol is spearheading the group’s foray into specialty restaurantsThe plan is to have a pyramid structure, with a few fine-dining restaurants at the top, and QSR at the bottom for volumes.
Bengaluru chefs go to Mexico, California to get the right ingredientsIn a business where survival is directly proportional to authenticity, chefs are using the very original ingredients, no less.
'Bambaiyya' cuisine enthrals BangaloreA new cuisine is trending the food-scape of Bengaluru. It's called Bambaiyya or the cuisine of the city of Mumbai.
Hot & spicy! India's culinary treats are varied and deliciousET Travel smacks your lips with India’s community cuisine trail.
- Food crisis looms large in Arunachal Pradesh district
Food crisis hit Kurung Kumey district with many places remaining cut off since July 19, following massive landslides triggered by rainfall.
- A bitter taste of forking tongues in a mouthful of regional vogue
There was a time when Indian regional food was hard to get. Restaurant food was broadly divided between the dhal-chawal-roti of the North a...
- CEOs working to build a better world
Some of them donate their time and money, others set up trusts and still others grow vegetables. Just read on.