Society

An act of kindness toward animals (PHOTOS)

The couple believes this small act of kindness brings peace and blessings to their lives.

Iran’s Ehsan Hajsafi joins FSV Frankfurt

Hajsafi has played 71 times for the Iranian national football team and scored four goals.

An Iranian scientist with a UNESCO award under her belt

Along with honoring family obligations Iranian women can pursue their ambitions, be active on the social scene and climb up the scientific ladder, said Professor Soodabeh Davaran.

Trash pileup lures bears to a campsite

A stack of waste in a mountainous area has lured a mother bear and her cubs to go there to collect food, but environmentalists are concerned about the health of the mammals.

World Stars defeats Iran’s All-Star in charity match

The charity match in Tehran was to raise money for MS patients.

Islam religion of peace, friendship: Majidi

Iranian director Majid Majidi has said that Muhammad aims to correct misconceptions about Islam in the world.

Women braver than men in bungee jumping

Unlike many men who go back on their decision to bungee jump, I have never seen a woman on a bungee-jumping platform back off, said a trainer in Tehran.

A Tehran cab with an exotic interior

Although I am not a famous person, sometimes the number of likes I get on my Facebook page equals those of celebrities, said the Tehran cabbie.

Iranian female athletes crowned in world cadet taekwondo event

Young Iranian female taekwondo artists have finished first at the second edition of the WTF World Cadet Taekwondo Championships in South Korea.

An all-star match; Azadi Stadium to go orange on Friday

The greats of the world’s football will play against Iran’s soccer stars on Friday to raise money for MS patients.

Iran’s VP, Russian minister of industry meet in Moscow

Iran and Russia are to ink about 10 cooperation agreements, said Sorena Sattari, who is on a visit to Moscow.

Leader decries schemes to create rifts among Muslims

The Supreme Leader has said that Hajj symbolizes convergence among Muslim nations and is the real symbol of Islamic rapport and empathy.

Iranian painter with no hands creates magnificent artworks

Azimi says he found it too challenging to put up with the difficult conditions at first, but with every passing day, he got better at using his toes to write and draw.

Iranian students launch campaign to make education for Afghan peers easier

A second charity food event is to be held on August 20 in Tehran. Its proceeds will go to efforts to improve education for Afghan students.

Leader’s letter outstanding model for dialogue with Western youth

Despite the Western media's technological advantage, Muslim media can tap into the privileges of conformity and honesty to get their message across.

Cabbie returns briefcase worth $25,000 to owner

Bojnurd City Council and Municipality officials have praised Garivani for his decision to return the money.

10-year-old Iranian girl sets Asian swimming record in Caspian Sea (PHOTOS)

An Iranian girl in Gilan Province swam over 10 km in seven hours at the Caspian Sea on August 16.

Tabriz to host int’l seminar on e-marketing, tourism on September 1

Among other things, website optimization, Internet marketing and branding through social networks will come up for discussion at the conference.

Four Tabriz University professors ranked among world top scientists

Up to 173 scientists from Iranian universities and research centers have been ranked among the top one percent scientists in the world.

Iran warns of enemy’s moves against Islam

He emphasized that Iran would never use its scientific, spiritual and political power against neighboring states or any Muslim country in the region.

A letter from Proximity of Schools of Thought to Al-Azhar

The head of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought has welcomed a proposal by the grand imam of Al-Azhar to form a joint Sunni-Shiite committee to address the threat of Takfiri terrorism.

Construction of petrochemical complex in Makran needs permit: Ebtekar

The construction of a petrochemical complex and steel complex in Chabahar and Makran coasts depends on precise environmental assessments, said Ebtekar.

A daycare center for golden agers

A daycare center in Iran takes care of people with physical and intellectual disability, and helps fill the void for the people well into their golden years.

Saving Orumiyeh Lake with water from Georgia, Armenia

Transferring water from the Caspian Sea is not economically viable, an MP says.

Volunteer rescue operation to save fish stranded in Zayanderud (PHOTOS)

Nature lovers got together in Isfahan to rescue fish stuck in muddy ponds of the city’s famous river.

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