In this country life goes on

Transcript of the speech of deputy culture minister at the gathering of Iranian Media and the International Community which marked the launch of Iran Front Page.

Replacement of a minister won’t change the government course

President pledges that his government won’t change course following the impeachment of his science minister.

Pre-World War II ammunition unearthed in Tehran

Up to 180 artillery and mortar rounds dating back to pre-WWII era have been found in a neighborhood in the Iranian capital.

Iran Front Page officially launched

Iran Front Page (IFP) was officially launched at a gathering dubbed Iranian Media and the International Community in Tehran late Wednesday on August 20, 2014. Initially the content of iranfrontpage.com is in English, but the website will eventually translate select news stories, analyses and articles from the Iranian press into a few widely-spoken languages.

Science minister fails to win vote of confidence in parliament

Minister of science, research and technology Reza Faraji-Dana fails to re-win a vote of confidence from parliament deputies.

Inflation to slip below 20 percent by March 2015

President Rouhani says his government is determined to fulfill its promise to shore up the economy and cling to the rights of the Iranian people.

Does Japan return to militarism as China’s power grows?

A look at the bumpy road the Japanese premier has ahead in what some suspect is a plan to return to militarism.

Limited public services for illiterates aged 10-49

Illiterates aged 10 to 49 will receive limited public services in the future, says the country’s literacy chief.

Black Sun wishes the world an ocean of peace and a mountain of wealth

Members of Iranian Black Sun band explain what prompted them to sing anti-war songs.

60 Years of Pilgrimage Visits to Saint Thaddeus Monastery, Iran

Up to 7,000 Christians get together for the 60th anniversary of regular yearly visits to Saint Thaddeus Monastery or Ghara Kelisa in northwestern Iran.

Except in certain cases, talks with U.S. have no value: Leader

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that establishing relations with the United States and holding talks with the country, except on certain issues, have no value.

History in a Slaughterhouse Called Ossification

An Iranian jurist looks into the historical aspects of the assassination of a Muslim caliph.

Rare Corsac Fox Caught on Camera

A 58th issue of Sarzamin-e Man (My Land) Monthly, out in August 2014, features a rare photo of Corsac Fox in Iran.

What Iran can do to halt the snowball of ISIL

With the Islamic State on the march in Iraq and Syria, Tehran can arguably play a more active role in stopping the advance of the terrorist grouping.

Role of National Library in turning moderation to a discourse

A look at how effective a role the National Library of Iran plays in turning moderation into a discourse.

Women and Jewelry; From Conservatism to Adventurism

Prominent Iranian sculptor Parviz Tanavoli has shared his thoughts on the relationship between women and jewelry.

An eight-year period unsuited for Iranian history

Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani issued a statement on his website on August 5, 2014 to mark the first anniversary of the rise to power of President Hassan Rouhani’s government of Prudence and Hope.

Houshang Seyhoun Looks at Evolution of Architecture in Iran

Houshang Seyhoun, a world-class expert, expounds on Iranian and Islamic architecture as well as on the composition of Tehran.

Europe and the US unfairly slap sanctions on Iran – Official

Mohsen Rezaei tells Austrian ambassador Europe and the US draw on fabrications and biased reports to issue statements against Iran and unfairly slap sanctions on us.

Opportunities and threats facing women’s employment in society

A city council official takes a closer look at women’s employment, opportunities and threats.

I want everyone to read my new book

Mehdi Mohsenian-Rad, an Iranian sociologist, says he wants everyone to read his new book on communications

Women helped develop arts

An Arts expert admits women have contributed a lot to the development of arts in post-revolution Iran.

Dr. Taqi Azad Armaki dissects roots of Khatami, Rouhani governments

An expert analysis of the reasons why the governments of reforms and moderation led by Khatami and Rouhani emerged in Iran.

Romantic Poles

An interesting account about Poland and its romantic people by an Iranian translator and her Polish husband

String theory seeks to unravel basic mysteries of physics

Cumrun Vafa, an Iranian professor of Harvard University, expounds on a revolutionizing string theory.

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