“It is an exquisite work of art which makes Zoroastrianism better known all over the world. The sculptor has expressly clarified that he is not depicting the Prophet. There is nothing even remotely offensive in the sculpture.”
-- Berjis Desai, columnist, Parsi Tari Arsi, The Bombay Samachar, April 16, 2006
“Nobody in the 18th century even dreamt of a crematorium or burial for a Parsi dead.”
-- Eruch B. Desai, jurist and former Bombay Parsi Punchayet trustee, Parsi Tari Arsi, The Bombay Samachar, April 16, 2006
“They surrender their lives to religious gurus and astrologers. They become dependent on them, and are unable to take independent decisions.”
-- Dr Zirak Marker, psychiatrist, Mid Day, April 11, 2006
“Hinduism is nothing like Christianity or Islam (in fact, those two religions have much more in common). We are not monotheistic (we have hundreds of gods to offend, the Christians only have Jesus). We have no organized clergy: there is no equivalent of the Vatican. Our religion is entirely personal: you don’t need to go to a temple to worship.”
-- Vir Sanghvi, editor, Sunday Hindustan Times, April 9, 2006
“Fr Heras gave his affection to an atheist or a failure as much as he would to a priest or a successful student. He looked beyond people as the world sees them. He did not attempt to fit them into his mold. Instead he reached for their hearts and he abides forever in them.”
-- Russi Lala, author, Nostalgia, 2006, St Xavier’s College publication
“It is said: ‘Happiness makes life sweet, trials make you strong, sorrows keeps you human, failures keep you humble, success keeps you glowing, but as everyone knows only Ahura Mazda can keep you going!’”
-- Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago, April 2006 newsletter
“Truth is it’s a role I’m playing, a process through the mind and body. This Parsi is far removed from me.”
-- Boman Irani, actor, referring to his role in Being Cyrus, Hindustan Times, March 10, 2006
“A woman should never perform kusti prayers during her ‘difficult’ days.”
-- Nergesh Irani, Dini-Avaz, January-March, 2006
“Riding is basically making your horse comfortable and understanding him. Only then one can get the best out of him.”
-- Yohann Shroff, jockey, The Indian Express, April 16, 2006