American Scientists and Prominent Hollywood Jews Back Iran Nuclear Deal
A posting from MIT’s Laboratory for Nuclear Security and Policy observes that “the five authors and 24 co-signers are some of the world’s most…
A Film About Iranian Divorced Woman
Ida panahandeh’s first feature film ‘Nahid’ has been selected in Cannes Festival 2015 official selection. Nahid is a divorced woman who lives in a…
The Reliability of Memory
I teach a course on personal identity, and one of the authors we read is John Locke, the 17th-century English philosopher who tells us…
The Boys of Kabul Dreams
Kabul Dreams is a young ensemble blooming on the same grounds. Being the first modern punk rock band in Afghanistan, the group – formed…
Soz and Nauha and Singing for God
In this song Kabir evokes the image of our body, our self, being like the five-stringed musical instrument – the tambura. Made of the…
Bizarre Ancient Persia in Snoop Dogg's Video
Iranian singer Amitis Moghaddam – stage name Amitis – released a bizarre ancient Persian-themed music video on Monday featuring well-known American rapper Snoop Dogg….
Ajam Feels Like a Stranger
A few years ago, when I was searching on the Internet for Iranian mahali (folk) music, I came across the music of a London-based…
An Arabic love Song by Israeli Band
The music video for “Habib Galbi” (Love of My Heart), a sorrowful Yemeni folk song, opens with a simple shot across the desert. Inside a…
Will You Die in the Next Five Years?
Doctors claim to have found a way to predict a person’s risk of dying in the next five years – using a simple questionnaire….
Half And Half Hair Colors
That’s right, the days of agonizing over whether or not you should dress your tresses up in a single shade of pink or purple…
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Just imagine mixing Dracula wandering in London with the Middle Eastern vampire girl thatcovered with the Vail, hunting down the bad men. Then continue…
Tehran Based Musician Arash Akbari
As a young producer from Tehran, Arash Akbari has made his name releasing on Oído Records and on compilations with fellow experimental producers making…
Afro Iranian Music: Dingomaro
On Iran’s Gulf coast a particular culture has grown from centuries of naval history and nearby trade. African roots in Iran result in remarkable…
Second Most Googled Model in the World
Kendall Jenner is a part of an emerging fashion movement which has been dubbed “Social Media Modelling” by Harper’s Bazaar and ‘the Instagirl era’ by…
Tirgan, Festival of Iranian Arts and Culture – Toronto
Tirgan refers to an ancient festival traditionally held in the month of July , inspiring what is currently world’s largest celebration of Iranian arts…
#ImNoAngel
The female body image debate is just as important for men as it is for women. This week has been particularly good for bringing…
Slow TV Movement
The concept started with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation’s coverage of the, at that time, longest professional rail fan driver’s eye view, showing the complete…
The Surfer Girls Of Iran
The 28-year-old Irish surfer has spent several weeks in the past three years riding the waves in a remote region of what is –…
Solitude is Enlightening But Could Go Wrong
To take oneself out into the wilderness as part of a spiritual quest is one thing, but to remain there in a kind of…
Microbes Are The last Life On Earth
As soon as I started feeling secure and let the Jules Verne side of me enjoy the beautiful expectation from all the scientific changes…
Iranian New Year – Dance in Montreal
Celebrating Norouz, the Iranian New Year, in Montreal, Canada. The word Norouz (or Nowrouz) means “New Day” which is the first day of spring…
American English Way of Speaking in a Gibberish Song
A parody by Adriano Celentano for the Italian TV program Mileluci is sung entirely in gibberish designed to sound like American English. Celentano is…
The Real Time Profits by Internet Giants
Click on the image and see the real time profits by internet giants http://pennystocks.la/battle-of-internet-giants/
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Born in the East End and the son of a taxi driver, Alexander McQueen was the quintessential bad boy made good. He had brains…
May I See You Home? 19th Century Calling Cards for Date
In the 19th century, gentlemen used calling cards to formally introduce themselves to new acquaintances and to call upon friends and relatives in a…
Travel to Iran Is Better Than Disneyland
The logistics are simple. Fly to Dubai, arrive at the busiest airport on the entire planet. Transit to Shiraz, Iran – flight time, less…
Leonard Nimoy’s Photography of Full Body Women
These photos of full-figured women were taken by the late Leonard Nimoy in 2007 to challenge entrenched concepts of beauty. They echo the work…
The Greatest Enemy of Truth
Apart from being one of the most revered scientists to ever live, Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was also an active supporter of various social causes…
A Shaolin Monk’s Tips On How To Stay Young
1. Don’t think too much. Thinking takes energy. Thinking can make you look old. 2. Don’t talk too much. Most people either talk or…
Slap Her
What happens when you put a boy in front of a girl and ask him to slap her? Here is how children react to…
American Sniper and Its Ideological Contradictions
From an ideological standpoint, it is too easy to damn Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper, but from a cinematic perspective, the film relies on skilfully…
Rich People Live Longer
It is widely known that countries with high per-capita wealth have long life expectancies, but just how strong is the correlation across the board?…
Syrian Toddler Pulled Alive From Rubble After Aleppo Bombing
A toddler completely buried under rubble in Syria has been pulled out alive by rescuers who dug with their bare hands. This video, posted…
“Snow” A Good Film by Mehdi Rahmani
“Snow,” the new film by Mehdi Rhamani, is a gloomy film about a middle class family that, because of financial difficulties, is on the…
Milan Kundera’s New Novel in 13 Years
Milan Kundera’s New novel The Feast of Insignificance is a “wryly comic yet deeply serious glance at the ultimate insignificance of life and politics, told…
Speaking English by an Iranian TV Reporter!
Speaking english by an Iranian journalist!
Spiritual Bribery
In traditional Thai culture, believers will put offerings of food or gifts out as a means of thanks or respect. Bangkok based photographer Akkara…
Brides Race to Win a Wedding Dress
The 150-metre dash requires competitors to don wedding gowns and running shoes in a sprint through the Serbian capital. Belgrade resident Sanja Cigoja was…
The Animal That Wouldn't Die
A small freshwater animal – the uncommonly resilient hydra – challenges the belief that all living things must die. The idea that living organisms…
Cartoon for Hottest Year Ever; 2014
All of these scientific centres and global climate watchers claim that 2014 was the warmest year ever Global Analysis – Annual 2014 http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/global/ 2014…