Society
All News about Iranian Society – All the social, environmental, community and lifestyle news from across Iran, including the life and times of the capital, Tehran. There’s so much more to Iran than politics!
Iran to launch 4 satellites into space soon: ISA official
Iran plans to launch four new satellites with domestically-designed carriers into the space in the near future, the deputy director of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says.
Palestine, Iran’s second rival before Asian Cup
Iran will take on Palestine in an exhibition game match before the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Iran volleyball players win 2014 Asian Games gold
Iran men's national volleyball team has finished in the first place at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, after it achieved a convincing victory over the Japanese squad.
A book ad in Hamshahri newspaper enraged environmentalists
A daily which set the pace for conservation of the environment is not supposed to promote hunting and protection of nature in the same breath.
A ewe adopted two orphan wild lambs
Human cruelty is replaced with the wildlife compassion; a takeaway for mankind.
Tehran environmental police saved two crocodiles from traffickers
Environmental police of Tehran Province arrested an animal trafficker in a sting operation, saving two crocodiles.
Iranian parliament speaker proposes ban on hunting
Iranian parliament speaker proposes a ban on hunting in order to protect endangered species.
First e-confab on environment, agroecosystem to be held in December
Tehran to host an e-conference on the environment and agricultural ecosystem later this year.
Iran’s Shot-Putter Rajabi Wins Silver at Asiad
Leila Rajabi, an Iranian female athlete, wins a silver medal in the shot put final in the 2014 Asian Games.
From the fight against Ebola to the war on ISIL
While world is concerned with an Ebola outbreak and the threat of ISIL, the destructive impact of sanctions on the healthcare of Iranians persists.
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.
Iran researchers design stress calculator
Iranian researchers have developed a device in the form of a bracelet, which can be used to calculate and register the amount of people’s stress.
Aftabe, an Iranian app downloaded 1.5 million times and counting
Iranian software engineers develop a popular app with a very strange name.
Iranian Wushu Athlete Wins Bronze Medal in Asian Games
Iranian Wushu athlete wins bronze in 2014 Asian Games in South Korea.
Iranian Women Win Gold, Silver in Incheon Asian Games
Iranian female athletes win the country's first medals in the Asian Games.
Middle East wars exacerbate environmental problems: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says political conflicts and wars in the Middle East have hindered efforts made to reach agreements on resolving environmental problems in the region.
An invitation to a serious life
The story of how an Iranian woman has scaled the corporate and social ladder.
Iran finish 6th in FIVB World Championships
Iran lose to Russia in the 5th place showdown in the FIVB World Championships.
Wildlife ambulance service launched in Sistan and Baluchestan
The environment department launches a wildlife ambulance service in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Iran’s lose to Germany in three sets at FIVB World Championships
A 3-0 loss to Germany in the FIVB World Championship dents Iran’s hopes of advancing to the semifinals.
Meager share of medical tourism in overall tourism profits
An expert says given the country’s medical potential Iranian officials should do more to secure the inflow of cash via medical tourists.
Iranian nomads get together for an annual festival
A photo gallery of the 4th Iranian Nomad Festival in Isfahan.
Pope Francis is an IS target: Iraqi ambassador to Vatican
An Iraqi diplomat says an attempt on Pope Francis’ life by ISIL is likely.
Ironically, Iran sanctions result in a roaring $2 billion trade in apps!
Stores fill the app void left by Google and Apple on the Iranian cell phone market.
