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Wars are fought on and off the battlefield

Basij Week, an opportunity to figure out what the volunteer force has done for Iran in combat and non-combat roles.

Reference groups of Iranian youth have changed

A Tehran University Professor Taghi Azad Armaki brings into sharper focus the emotional reaction people showed to the untimely death of Morteza Pashaei, a pop singer.

Feeling of Inferiority; Self-inflicted Violence against Women

One of the most extreme forms of self-inflicted violence experienced by some Iranian women is that they sell themselves short and become blind followers of imported aesthetic standards.

Kids in Tehran go to museums to listen to tales, so the story goes

Seven museums in Tehran host cultural events in which the public, children and adults alike, are being told tales in what is meant to encourage people to develop book reading habits.

Some Tunisians pick Iranian names for their children

The positive light Prophet Muhammad cast of Iranians prompts some Tunisians to choose Iranian names for their children.

Christians in Isfahan celebrate the 350th anniversary of a famous church

A service is held in Isfahan to mark the 350th anniversary of a very old place of worship.

Iran’s Iron Lady

Iran’s Iron Lady talks about her family and working life.

A geek motivated by his parents

The mother of a top Iranian computer programmer says her pursuit of knowledge has inspired her son.

In a man-ruled kingdom, an Iranian woman goes all alone

A female Iranian bus driver has hit the road to prove that women don’t have to take a back seat to men as far as certain jobs are concerned.

A thick line between “love” and “hate”

An ocean in between two figures who share a name, one famed and the other infamous.

To mark children’s day, a weekly offers tips to promote child health

To mark children's day, a weekly offers tips to promote child health.

Mahak, an Iranian charity, received Achievement Award from IPMA

Iran’s Mahak secured an Achievement Award from the International Project Management Association.

A self-giving boy secretly donates kidney to his mom

A young man donates his kidney to save his mom.

A couple’s married life gets off to a road start

An Iranian couple starts their married life in a truck cab.

An invitation to a serious life

The story of how an Iranian woman has scaled the corporate and social ladder.

Iranian nomads get together for an annual festival

A photo gallery of the 4th Iranian Nomad Festival in Isfahan.

Parental treatment of girls, Do’s and Don’ts

A look at how girls should be treated to become perfect mothers of the future.

A disabled Iranian war veteran becomes the oldest Mera Peak conqueror

A disabled Iranian was veteran becomes the oldest climber of Mera Peak in the Himalayas.

Benefactors, people and village councils are to help pave dirt roads in rural areas

Members of the public contribute to efforts to pave dirt roads and thus reduce road accidents.

Why is Pou so popular?

A psychiatrist answers questions as to why Pou is so popular among men and women of different age.

Oldest Iranologist alive commemorated

A statue of Manuchehr Sotudeh, the oldest Iranologist alive, has been unveiled at a garden in Tehran.

Iranian benefactress Ezzat-Malek dies

Iranian artistic and cultural community mourns the death of benefactress Ezzat Malek.

Birthday celebration of children with cancer in Iran

birthday celebration of children with cancer in Iran

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