Subscribers’ comments

Subscribers’ comments on Parsiana’s strengths and weaknesses written on the subscription renewal form are published with their consent. Unless another name is affixed to the remarks, Parsiana assumes they are written by the subscriber.

Parsiana’s strengths: You have been successfully connecting the Parsis/Iranis of India with those of the world in many ways. Shortcomings: Your progressive approach sometimes hurts the sentiments of orthodox community members.
KEKI R. AMROLIA
The editors reply:
We apologize for that. It is not our intention to offend; rather to further the principles of Zoroastrianism.

Parsiana’s strengths: Wide coverage, in-depth articles, good quality printing.
DOLLY DHAMODIWALA

Parsiana’s strengths: Has become a household magazine for Bombay and out-of-Bombay Parsis. Keep up the good work! KHUSHROO K. ICHHAPORIA

Parsiana’s strengths: Gives outstanding data (statistics) and information about Zoroastrians in India and abroad. Shortcomings: At times we receive the magazine late. Even this renewal letter of yours was received 11 days after the expiry date. KAIKOBAD RUSTOM IRANI

The editors reply:
We are helpless. All Indian issues are posted on the 8th and 22nd of each month. The overseas copies are posted a day to four days later, depending on the holidays.

Parsiana’s strengths: Information on our community. RATAN K. LALKAKA

Parsiana’s strengths: Very informative. Shortcomings: None.
BEHRAM MADON
Secunderabad

Parsiana’s strengths: Excellent reading. I read it from page one to the very last page. I am an old lady of 84 years! Keep it up! Shortcomings: None.
ALOO M. MEHTA
Parsiana’s strengths: Great presentation, selection of articles, pictures. Notes the presence of the Indian diaspora and portrays their daily lives in their countries of residence. Shortcomings: Write about more US and Canada events, personal stories and engaging youth.
HOSHI MERCHANT
New Jersey, USA

The editors reply:
Will try.

Parsiana’s strengths: A must read to keep myself updated with community affairs in India. Shortcomings: Too frequent. Perhaps a thicker monthly issue may serve the readers better. DARAYUS S. MOTIVALA
Oxon, UK

The editors reply:
We attempt to be timely.

Parsiana’s strengths: Slick production, plenty of news on community matters and well written editorials. It is also very reasonably priced. Shortcomings: More inclined to publish liberal views. Require more news from abroad and from non-western India locations, like Madras, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Delhi or Calcutta.
BAHADUR S. POSTWALLA
Calcutta

Parsiana’s strengths: Highly informative of Parsi activities both from national and international forefronts keeping us abreast and well informed. Shortcomings: There cannot be any shortcomings as your team does not leave any scope for anything unsaid or done. God bless you all for such hard work and efficiency.
AVAN CHENOY RAO
Hyderabad