October 2017
The Passing of Ebrahim Ashtiani, a Star in Asian Football History
Ebrahim Ashtiani, a legendary figure in Iranian and Asian football, passed away at the age of 71 due to a lung illness. His contributions to…
The 2017 Man Booker Literary Prize Awarded to American George Saunders
George Saunders won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for his novel 'Lincoln in the Bardo,' making him the second American to receive this prestigious award.…
New Season of NBA Basketball Begins with Home Loss for Defending Champion
The NBA season kicked off with Cleveland defeating Boston 102-99, marred by Gordon Hayward's serious injury. Golden State lost to Houston 122-121 despite leading for…
Persepolis Eliminated from AFC Champions League
Persepolis FC was eliminated from the AFC Champions League after a 2-2 draw against Al-Hilal, losing 6-2 on aggregate. The match featured controversial refereeing decisions,…
Mohammad Rasoulof, Iranian Filmmaker, Accused of 'Acts Against National Security'
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has been accused of acts against national security, facing potential imprisonment of up to six years. This follows his previous arrest…
Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to American Researcher Richard Thaler
Richard Thaler, a behavioral economist, was awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on nudging people towards making better economic decisions. His…
‘Esrafil’: A Woman Caught Between Tradition and a Film Constrained by Censorship
The film 'Esrafil' explores the struggles of women in a patriarchal society through the story of Mahi, who faces emotional challenges after losing her son.…
Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to 3 Scientists Residing in the U.S.
The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2017 was awarded to Rainer Weiss, Barry Barish, and Kip Thorne for their work on gravitational waves, enhancing our…
Is Charging Your Mobile Phone Overnight a Good Idea?
The article discusses whether charging mobile phones overnight is advisable, concluding that it depends on how long one intends to use the phone. For those…
Winfried Schäfer Appointed as Head Coach of Esteghlal
Winfried Schäfer has been appointed as the new head coach of Esteghlal Tehran, succeeding Alireza Mansourian. Schäfer, a seasoned coach with extensive international experience, aims…
Palestinian Media: Hamas Transfers Control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority
Hamas is transferring control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority, marking a significant political shift after a decade of conflict. Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and…