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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!
Isfahan is a model of peaceful coexistence among followers of divine faiths
The spiritual leader of the World Armenians says Isfahan is a fine example of how followers of divine religions can coexist peacefully.
Two brief reports on how the Iranian health sector is getting on
Medical services have improved both within and beyond Iranian borders and have become more affordable and higher in quality.
Health minister comments on victims of recent acid attacks
The Iranian health minister says government supports the victims of recent acid attacks in Isfahan.
A big haul of birds of prey was seized in Hormozgan Province
The environmental police in southern Iran have stopped bird traffickers from smuggling falcons from Pakistan to Persian Gulf countries.
Tehran plays host to seasonal flower show
Beautiful images of a seasonal flower show in Tehran.
Iranians produce anti-wrinkle cream from pomegranate extract
Iranian researchers have developed an anti-wrinkle cream that combines intense moisturizing with powerful defense against the sun’s harmful rays.
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.
A sentence that should not be carried out
Top Shiite clerics in Iran speak up against the death sentence handed down by a Saudi court against Saudi cleric, Nimr al-Nimr.
Propagation of extremist Shiism is backed by the US: Leader’s Advisor
The Leader's IRGC representative says Wahhabism, a secular version of Islam promoted by Turkey and extremist Shiism are the kinds of Islam the US supports.
Iran’s share of global science production at 1.53%
A deputy health minister says that increasing the research budget and research-based manpower could help boost Iran’s research products.
3rd-generation Iranian android to be unveiled
Sporting various capabilities, the third generation of Iranian android Surena is to be unveiled in the upcoming months.
Iranian research involving DNA
A look at how Iranian scientists have contributed to global research involving DNA.
Top researchers were awarded at International Foundation of Prof. Yalda
Internationally renowned medical researchers are awarded in the 5th International Academic Foundation of Professor Yalda.
Unlike Salafism, Ijtihad explores new responses to recent questions
The grandson of Imam Khomeini says Ijtihad is the act of building on old principles to find new answers to new questions; those who believe new questions have old answers are stuck in the past.
Shia Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Ghadeer
Millions of Muslims have commemorated the Eid al-Ghadeer, celebrating the occasion of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) appointing Imam Ali (PBUH) as his successor.
A geek motivated by his parents
The mother of a top Iranian computer programmer says her pursuit of knowledge has inspired her son.
Symbolic polo match to prompt UNESCO to register the game in Iran’s name
A polo match is held in Isfahan to prompt UNESCO to register the sport in Iran’s name.
Professor Majid Samii named world top neurosurgeon
Majid Samii, the world-famous Iranian medical scientist, has been named by World Academy of Neurological Surgery as the world’s first neurosurgeon.
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.
Iran more progressive than neighbors in aerospace industry
Vice-President Mohammad Shariatmadari says he is glad to see Iran is playing a pioneering role in aerospace advancements among neighboring states.
Some 2,000 medics can serve their military service in the healthcare sector
The Health Minister says medical students are allowed to do their military service in the healthcare sector.
