August 2015
The Impact of Increased Audiences on the Quality of Iranian Theater
The 14th Iranian Critics and Theater Writers Association festival highlighted concerns over the declining quality of Iranian theater despite an increase in audience size and…
Neft Loses to Al Ahli of the UAE at Azadi Stadium
Naft Tehran lost 1-0 to Al Ahli of the UAE in the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarter-finals. The team faces a challenging…
Greek Prime Minister Calls for Early Elections Following Resignation
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has resigned and called for early elections after losing parliamentary support following the acceptance of a controversial financial bailout. The…
Jimmy Carter's Cancer Has Spread to His Brain
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that cancer has spread to his brain, and he will begin radiation therapy. At 90 years old, Carter reflects…
Kimia Alizadeh Defeats Olympic Champion from London
Kimia Alizadeh won the gold medal in taekwondo at the Grand Prix in Russia by defeating the Olympic champion Jade Jones. This victory marks a…
Golden Leopard of Locarno for South Korea; Swatch Award for Iranian Cinema
The Locarno International Film Festival awarded the Golden Leopard to South Korea's film 'Right Now, Wrong Later' while Iranian film 'We are in Heaven' received…
Iran's Extensive Presence in Montreal; Iranian 'Taboo' in Canada
Iranian cinema is making a significant presence at the Montreal International Film Festival, showcasing films like 'Taboo' and 'Mohammad'. This highlights the ongoing challenges and…
Japan Becomes Asian Volleyball Champion in Tehran
Japan won the Asian Volleyball Championship by defeating Iran 3-1 in Tehran, marking their eighth continental title. The Iranian team, missing key players, struggled against…
Iran and Japan Volleyball Teams Reach Final of Asian Championship
Iran and Japan's volleyball teams have advanced to the final of the 2015 Asian Championship after defeating China and Qatar, respectively. Iran's comeback victory against…
Iran's First Defeat in Asian Volleyball Championship
Iran's volleyball team faced their first defeat in the Asian Championship against South Korea, losing 3-1 despite an initial lead. This loss places Iran second…
Society and Fear: Prudence or Calamity?
The article discusses the pervasive fear in Iranian society regarding expressing dissent, highlighting how this fear leads to self-censorship and a lack of trust among…
Ronda Rousey; Cinema, Modeling, and Championship in the World's Toughest Sport
Ronda Rousey quickly defeated her opponent in a UFC match, igniting controversy due to comments made about her father's suicide. She is celebrated as a…