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!
Enemies after split in Islamic society, Ayatollah Khamenei warns
Creation of discord and polarity in Islamic society is now one of the main plots of the enemies, said the Supreme Leader.
Disability does not mean inability
The story of a physically impaired, but mentally accomplished, man who does big jobs against all odds and rises to the challenge.
Iran, Russia should join hands to counter Wahhabism: Russian researcher
Russian Muslims have little knowledge of Shiite critiques about Wahhabism; Iranian religious figures who have refuted the ideology remain unknown in Russia, said Suleymanov.
Iran wins Asian Men’s U-23 Volleyball Championship
Iran has won the title of the 2015 Asian Men's U-23 Volleyball Championship after defeating South Korea in the final match.
Tehran mathematics gathering (PHOTOS)
Photos of a fourth Meeting on Contemporary Mathematics in Tehran where French mathematician and a Fields award winner answered questions by Iranian university students.
Iran, Germany to sign agreement on forestry cooperation
Iran and Germany are planning to sign an agreement to boost cooperation between the two countries in the field of forests and forestry.
Muslims should not be overtaken by non-Muslims in following Koranic teachings
Islam is fully observed when extremism and violence are nowhere to be found in an Islamic society, says President Rouhani.
Why did an on-pitch bombshell spill off-pitch?
The match was supposed to be a life-and-death showdown in Iran’s Premier League, but did it have anything to do with a soon-to-happen presidential trip to the northwestern city?
An uphill ride for Iran’s female motocross racers
The story of a girl who has done great in a male-dominated sport.
Science can solve the problem of particles
Iran-based UN Resident Coordinator says Middle Eastern countries should admit that particles pose a grave threat and they need collaborative efforts to solve the environmental problem.
Qeshm Island’s Geo-park Museum, Prominent One in Iran
The Geo-Park Museum on Qeshm Island is home to more than 3,000 animal species.
Iranian tower runner breaks record with an eye to another flight of stairs
An Iranian police aims to mount the Khalifa Tower in Dubai after breaking a world record of stair-climbing.
Selfless teachers who put their students first
To me there is no difference between my children and students; how a father could stay indifferent to his child who is fighting cancer, said Kazem Jafari.
International festival of creativity in Islamic arts opens in Iran
An International Festival of Creativity and Innovation in Islamic Arts and Handicrafts has been held in the northwestern city of Tabriz.
Academics appeal to officials to launch anti-extremism campaign
Universities need to enjoy independence, security and opportunities to play an effective role in cementing the scientific foundation of the country.
The International Middle East Rally Championship (PHOTOS)
Images of an international rally competition in southern Iran.
Iran freestyle team claims Asian Wrestling Championship title
Iran won the championship on 68 team points, after securing four gold medals, two silvers and one bronze.
Tap into the virtual world and expand it: Senior cleric
Those who can impart a fact to society in the virtual world need to be kitted out with communication infrastructure and facilities, said Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.
Some 35 million Iranians are affected by air pollution: Environment chief
The 11th government is taking good steps to tackle air pollution in the country; one such step is to cut the emission of hazardous gases in cooperation with the Oil Ministry, said Ebtekar.
Professor Samii honored with China Shenzhen citizenship
A hospital in Shenzhen, China has been named after world-class Iranian neurosurgeon Majid Samii, who also has been offered the citizenship of the Chinese city.
Story of Iranian woman with no arms gets global media attention
“Each body might have some limitations and deficiencies. But if you have a pure, elevated soul I think the body won't matter,” said the disabled Iranian woman.
Sunni scholars should unite to restore peace to world of Islam
Abdollah Ghanji elaborates on the reasons behind brewing tensions in the world of Islam and the things which can help restore peace.
Iranian sportswoman who is crazy about skydiving (PHOTOS)
An exciting jump from a plane is the only sport which can get the Iranian girl’s adrenalin flowing.
Planting trees to remember the dead
The tree-planting event organized by Zoroastrians in cooperation with Tehran Municipality.
Iranian scientists reduce cancer drug side effects with nanotechnology
Iranian researchers have discovered that the side effects of the drug Mitoxantrone could be reduced when the chemotherapeutic agent is infused with liposomic nanocarriers.
