January 2016
"Brick and Mirror"; Iran, the Abandoned Child, Photo of Ayatollah Khomeini
The restored version of Ebrahim Golestan's film "Brick and Mirror" is being screened at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, prompting a reevaluation of its complex…
Trump Did Not Attend and Still Won the Game!
Donald Trump did not attend the Republican debate but remained the focal point of media attention and public discourse. His absence sparked criticism from rivals…
Response of Police Chief to the Release of 'Thugs' Video
The police chief of Iran, Hosseini Ashtari, responded to the release of videos showing police misconduct and individuals labeled as 'thugs,' asserting that the footage…
The Issue of Democracy from Popper's Perspective
The article discusses Karl Popper's views on democracy, emphasizing the need for institutions that can limit the power of rulers and prevent authoritarianism. Popper argues…
Another Iranian Receives the Knight of Arts and Letters Award from France
Dr. Darakhshesh, an Iranian professor, is set to receive the Knight of Arts and Letters award from France for her contributions to promoting French language…
Today's Voice; Notes for Countering Cyber Attacks
Amin Sabati, a digital security researcher, emphasizes the importance of user education in countering cyber attacks, arguing that many successful attacks stem from human error.…
Arrest of 12 Academic Figures in Turkey Following Signature of a Statement
Turkish police arrested 12 academics from Kocaeli University for signing a statement against military operations against Kurdish rebels. The statement, which has over a thousand…
Why are Iowa and New Hampshire so important in the U.S. elections?
The article discusses the significance of the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries in the U.S. presidential election process. These states are crucial as they set…
The Ansar Hezbollah Weekly 'Yalasarat' Published Without Ministry of Culture Permission
The weekly publication 'Yalasarat', linked to the Ansar Hezbollah group, was published despite the Iranian Ministry of Culture revoking its license due to insults directed…
How the Creator of 'Monopoly' Fell into Monopoly
The article discusses the history of the board game Monopoly, highlighting that while it is commonly attributed to Charles Darrow, it was actually invented by…
Mohammad Ali Inanlou, Naturalist and Documentary Filmmaker, Passes Away
Mohammad Ali Inanlou, a well-known Iranian naturalist and documentary filmmaker, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 68 after suffering from a brain injury.…