Subscribers’ comments
Subscribers offer their views on Parsiana’s strengths and weaknesses on the subscription renewal form returned to us. With their consent we publish their comments so that their thoughts may be known to a wider readership. Unless another name is affixed to the remarks, Parsiana assumes they are written by the subscriber whose name appears on the form.
Parsiana’s strengths: Excellent, unbiased reporting and widespread coverage of all community based events. Shortcomings: None. PAYANDEH D. BILLIMORIA
Parsiana keeps me in connect with the Parsi community. Excellent magazine.
ROHINTON M. CURSETJI
Madras
Parsiana has proved to be an invaluable resource that strives to bring together Parsi Zarathushtis around the world. Nobody does a better job! Thank you. Shortcomings: Parsiana has yet to showcase that the majority of Parsis settled abroad continue to remain good Zarathushtis despite making certain practical accommodations in the manner in which they practice their beloved religion.
RUSTOM and YASMIN ENGINEER
Sugar Land, Texas, USA
Parsiana provides all round coverage. Shortcomings: Could devote more pages to other cities/towns, including abroad. Too much stress on the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. JHANGIR P. KERAWALA
Poona
Parsiana’s strengths: Independent, unbiased views; latest community information; global coverage.
RUSI S. MAHUDAWALA
Parsiana’s strengths: Keeps me well informed of all that is going on in and among Parsis the world over. Shortcomings: Too frequent. Once a month would be ideal I feel! AVE S. MEHTA
Poona
It was a very bold step to print Dr Soli Arceivala’s article on why he opted for cremation. This shows Parsiana’s strength, with which I fully concur! When will the Bombay Parsi Punchayet trustees see beyond their noses, I wonder? Shortcomings: None. THRITY D. MISTRY
Edited by Sherene Vakil
R/os
"It is time we follow the Iranian system and open up our religion so that non-Zoroastrians are permitted to pay their respects and visit our fire temples”
RODA D. HAKIM
"The real intent behind the banning of the two priests was to send a message to other members of the clergy not to follow in their footsteps”
HOMI DALAL
"It makes little difference to the residents who administers the baugs, as long as they continue to receive the services that are accustomed to”
FIROZE HIRJIKAKA