November 2014
Teacher Murdered by Student: A Sign of Crisis in Iran's Education System?
Seventeen teachers' unions in Iran have declared a crisis in the education system following the murder of a teacher by a student. The statement highlights…
Music News from Iran
Ali Rahbari advises Hossein Alizadeh against accepting the title of Knight, arguing it undermines the authenticity of Iranian music. Mohammad Reza Shajarian criticizes the commercialization…
Violence Against Women in Iran: From 'Patriarchal Laws' to 'Societal Poverty'
The article discusses the pervasive issue of violence against women in Iran, highlighting the role of patriarchal laws and societal poverty in exacerbating this violence.…
Guardian Council Rejects Bill to Increase Powers of Justice Minister
The Guardian Council rejected a parliamentary bill aimed at increasing the Justice Minister's powers due to constitutional concerns. The bill had previously received parliamentary approval…
Joe Biden Calls for Withdrawal of Russian Forces from Ukraine
Joe Biden condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine and called for the withdrawal of Russian forces during a visit to Kyiv, where he met with President…
Iranian Music News from the Past Week
Bahman Boostan, a prominent researcher in Iranian music and literature, died at 79 after a long illness. His contributions to the field include significant publications…
Obama's Immigration Reforms Eliminate the Risk of Deporting Millions
President Obama has announced immigration reforms allowing nearly five million undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits and remain in the U.S., facing criticism from…
Governor of the Islamic State in Mosul Killed
Ridwan Talib al-Hamdouni, a senior ISIS leader in Mosul, was reportedly killed in a coalition airstrike. His death, while confirmed by local sources, remains unverified…
Interior Minister Reports on 'Clues' Regarding Acid Attacks in Isfahan
The Iranian Interior Minister announced that security agencies have found clues regarding the acid attacks in Isfahan, which have drawn significant media attention. The governor…
Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs Makes 'Unofficial' Visit to Iran
Yusuf bin Alawi, Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs, made an unofficial visit to Iran to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, including terrorism and the…
UN Secretary-General Calls for 'Wide Mobilization' Against Ebola
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged global leaders at the G20 summit to mobilize resources against the Ebola outbreak, which has claimed over 5,000 lives. He…
The Horsefly; Socratic Methods in Philosophy
The article introduces 'Khormags,' a philosophical website aimed at fostering creative exchanges among Iranian thinkers. Managed by a team of experts, it publishes a periodical…
Stephen Hawking and the 'Death of Philosophy'
Stephen Hawking's assertion that philosophy is dead due to its failure to keep pace with science has sparked significant debate. Critics, including philosophers like John…