December 2015
Efforts to Abolish Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
Aliyar Malekshahi, head of the Judicial Commission, advocates for abolishing the death penalty for drug traffickers, suggesting it requires national consensus and further refinement. A…
Vehicle with Ice Wheels
Lexus has unveiled a vehicle with real ice wheels for a television program in London, created by ice sculptors from Hamilton Ice Sculpting Studio. The…
The Wall of Kindness: 'Generosity Requires Being, Not Wealth'
Citizens in Shiraz have transformed a wall into a community resource for donating clothes to those in need, inspiring similar initiatives in other cities. The…
Ebrahim Yazdi's Call for Active Participation in Elections
Ebrahim Yazdi, Secretary-General of the Freedom Movement of Iran, has urged political activists to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He reflects on the past…
Yalda Night Special with Radio Farda and Farshid Manafi
Radio Farda is hosting a special Yalda Night program featuring the Radio Pas-Farda team, aiming to bring joy and laughter to listeners. This event highlights…
What do you think is the main reason for air pollution in Tehran and major cities in Iran?
A survey asked respondents about the main causes of air pollution in Tehran and other major cities in Iran. The majority blamed poor management by…
What Happens If the 'Leader' Dies?
The article discusses the potential political implications of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, questioning how much the Islamic Republic's future relies on individual leadership versus institutional power.…
Arrest of a Poet on Charges of Insulting Sacred Beliefs
Security forces arrested poet Mohammad Reza Haj Rostam Baglou in Tehran on charges of insulting sacred beliefs and spreading falsehoods. His mother, Maryam Soltani, spoke…
Islamophobia or Fear of Being Killed in the Name of Islam?
The article discusses the rising public anxiety in Western countries regarding security and the shift from fear of violence by extremist groups to a broader…
The Faction; Examination of Events Related to the Formation of an Autonomous Government in Azerbaijan
The article discusses the 70th anniversary of the short-lived National Government of Azerbaijan in Iran, which faced legal ambiguities and accusations leading to its quick…
Development of Information and Communication Technology in Iran
The International Telecommunication Union's 2015 report ranks Iran 91st in information and communication technology development among 167 countries, with South Korea, Denmark, and Iceland leading…
Choice, Freedom, and Democracy: Fatema Mernissi's Solutions for Women's Issues
Fatema Mernissi, a prominent Arab thinker and advocate for women's rights in the Islamic world, emphasized the need for choice, freedom, and democracy as solutions…
Reasons for the Spread of Swine Flu Discussed with an Epidemiology Expert
The H1N1 swine flu virus has resulted in at least 33 deaths in Iran, with warnings from health officials about its spread in several provinces.…
Playing Music for Women Banned
The Tehran Symphony Orchestra was barred from performing at an event due to the presence of female musicians. This incident highlights ongoing restrictions on women's…