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!
Life and death of Robin Williams from a psychiatric perspective
A psychological look at the suicide of Hollywood great Robin Williams.
Launch of the first alcohol rehab center in Iran
Experts look at the launch of Iran’s first alcohol rehab center from legal and religious perspectives.
Iran experience their second defeat in FIBA World Cup
The Iranian national basketball team fails to score a win in their second attempt in the FIBA World Cup #SPAIN2014
Iran’s national volleyball team won the match against Italy in style
Iran emerged victorious in their opener at the 2014 FIVB Men’s World Championship
Results are not predictable: Iran’s Head Coach
Iranian volleyball team seek to repeat their stellar World League performance at the World Championship.
Iran to Start with Italy in FIVB World Championship
Iran will open the 2014 FIVB Men’s World Championship with a match against its arch-rival Italy on Sunday.
Iran Loses to Host Spain in FIBA World Cup
Host Spain defeated Iran 90-60 on the first day of the 2014 FIBA World Cup on Saturday.
Roster of Iranian national basketball team
The list of 12 Iranian basketball players who are to compete in the 2014 FIBA World Cup released.
Iran’s basketball team in Spain in quest of world glory
Iran are to take on Spain’s national basketball team in FIBA World Cup 2014.
A disabled Iranian war veteran becomes the oldest Mera Peak conqueror
A disabled Iranian was veteran becomes the oldest climber of Mera Peak in the Himalayas.
Will the aging tsunami sweep Iran?
Iranian senior citizens are urged to sign up at welfare centers to have their healthcare needs identified.
Int’l Ebola response ‘dangerously inadequate’
The international response to West Africa’s Ebola outbreak is “dangerously inadequate,” says an official with the humanitarian aid organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
Ayatollah Al-Sistani’s stance will go down in history
The Italian premier says history will commit Ayatollah Al-Sistani’s benevolent stance to its memory.
Benefactors, people and village councils are to help pave dirt roads in rural areas
Members of the public contribute to efforts to pave dirt roads and thus reduce road accidents.
Will sexist attitudes toward the presence of women in stadiums end?
There are signs that Iranian women may find their way to stadiums
Top MP describes damage to Gaza environment unprecedented
Iranian parliament speaker describes environmental damage Gaza has suffered in the recent invasion by the Israeli military as unprecedented.
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.
Ali Karimi takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge
Ali Karimi, a one-time Asian soccer player of the year, takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Iranian national soccer team captain Javad Nekounam summoned to court
Nekounam has three days to appear in court to answer questions about the libel charge brought against him by his former coach.
Iranian scientists build biological nano-sensor for early cancer diagnosis
The new cancer-diagnosis sensor developed by Haniyeh Fayazfar is simple, inexpensive and highly sensitive.
Iranian researcher uses ear for identification at airports, border crossings
Mina Shahriari says the new ear identification technique is precise and easy to use.
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.
Iranian scientist’s graphite sponge converts solar energy into steam
An Iranian researcher at MIT develops an inexpensive material which can be used in desalination, hygiene systems, and sterilization.
Iran develops smart surgical drill
Iranian researcher Peyman Dehqani develops a smart surgical drill that helps prevent the side-effects of knee and hip joint replacement surgeries.
Researcher claims Noah has been laid to rest in Nahavand, Iran
Dr. Afrasiabpour says he has compelling evidence that the grave of Noah is located in Nahavand, western Iran.
