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Relationships
Harmless, joyful rituals
The Iranian way of finding a mate is not unique
By Afshin Afshar
June 3, 1999
The Iranian
I have yet to hear of a couple who met without the initial eye contact.
The only difference is that the Iranian version is indeed longer and more
seductive. I admit to be guilty of loving it! There is nothing like the
moment when the eyes lock for a third or fourth time, and you realize you
may approach and initiate a conversation. Where it goes from there no one
really knows, but that only adds to the excitement. Now that I have seen
"the Iranian way", I can not imagine myself preferring any other
to this most enjoyable and delicious process ... GO
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Outlook
After 20 years in exile, Reza Shah II no long expects
to rule Iran
His dream is to serve the people, he tells Elizabeth Grice
Daily Telegraph, London
Thursday 3 June 1999
HIS Imperial Majesty Reza Shah II is eating small Iranian cucumbers
from a fruit bowl to ease his prickly throat. He snaps them in half and
crunches them noisily, ignoring the huge plate of patisserie laid before
him by his London hostess. Neither the cucumbers nor the bad throat are
capable of interrupting the urgent flow of his thoughts ... FULL
TEXT
Double vision
There's something very odd about a photo on the front page of Thursday's
Tehran Times. Are your eyes seeing double too?... SEE
IT HERE
Thanks to Ali Nikseresht
More Letters
* As an Iranian Buddhist...
K. Khadivi writes: Salaam! I'd
like to thank The Iranian Times for promoting a discussion (albeit
sometimes bloody) about the controversial topic of the attitude of many
Iranians toward Jews ["I
must be a Jew"].
I sympathize wholeheartedly with the suffering that Jews collectively
have experienced throughout the years. Part ignorance, part jealousy have
led some people to react to Jews in such inhumane way. However, Jewish
"hezbollah," like Mr. (Ms) Geytanch,
as well as other intolerant individuals, regardless of their religious
affiliation, are part of the problem, as well.
As an Iranian Buddhist, I love Iran despite its imperfections. I pray
every day for the renewal of her strength. The richness of language and
the depth of genuine friendship one experiences by being an Iranian are
extraordinarily unique. Khosh behaal-e maa!
* You know THE way
Kamran Dianat writes:
I have been aware of iranian.com for quite a while and visit frequently
to read the articles on the site. Almost always, after reading an article
I merely decide what I thought of the article. Mostly I don't feel the
need to react to any of the letters by writing an email to the author or
in this case to the Iranian itself.
However, after reading one particular letter I could not contain myself
from responding. The letter in question is titled "Why
so blatantly biased?" The commanding and demanding tone of the
author through out his letter , labeling every one and calling them names
reminded me very much of the attitude of hezbullahis in the early years
of revolution ... FULL
TEXT
* Concert: Iranian traditional music
Seattle's Iranian Cultural-Arts Society (ICAS) and the Persian Circle
would like to invite you to an Iranian Traditional Music Concert featuring
Mehdi Falaah (vocals), Hossein Behrozinia (barbat), Ramin Bahrami (tombak),
Mehrdad Naghebian (daf), and Reza Honari (kamancheh) on Saturday, June
19 at 8:00 PM, Kane Hall, University of Washington. Tickets are $15 each
and will be sold at the Iranian stores and restaurants soon. More information
will be sent later. For information please call (206) 285-5922 or send
an email to yubaha@msn.com.
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Lonely Planet Travel Guide: Iran (2nd Ed)
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By Paul Greenway
"This detailed guide finally updates the old guidebook with new
information. A must for travelers to Iran. Paul Greenway's narrative and
explanations are also more interesting (and quite funny in some cases)
than David St. Vincent's older edition." -- A reader ...
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Khatami Islam must serve the people,not
the state
TEHRAN,
June 3 (Reuters) - Iran's President Mohammad Khatami called on Thursday
for the speeding up of his social and political reforms and pledged to construct
an Islamic system at the service of the people. In a speech to mark the
10th anniversary of the death of revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah
Khomeini, the president said the people had to be allowed to shape their
own destiny, rather than blindly serve the state... FULL TEXT
Iranian official calls for end to press
crackdown
TEHRAN,
June 3 (Reuters) - A senior Iranian culture ministry official has appealed
for an end to harassment of the liberal press by the conservative-led judiciary
after a spate of arrests of newspaper directors, newspapers reported on
Thursday. ``I formally protest the mistreatment of the press corps. Currently,
journalists do not feel safe,'' newspapers quoted the Deputy Culture Minister
on press affairs, Shaban Shahidi-Moaddab, as saying ... FULL TEXT
Khamenei boosts hardliners in media battle
Prague,
3 June 1999 (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah
Ali Khamenei recently sent a message which can be regarded as the opening
salvo of a new effort by hardliners to tighten their control over Iran's
broadcast and print media. The battle over the media is likely to gain
significance in the coming months as Iran approaches parliamentary elections
due early next year, and control of the media could help decide the outcome
of the polls ... FULL TEXT
Iran to mark 10th anniversary of Khomeini's
death
TEHRAN, June 3 (Reuters) - Iran marks the 10th anniversary of the
death of late revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on Friday
with rival factions claiming his political legacy. As the gap between reformers
and religious conservatives widens, admiration for Khomeini is one of the
few sentiments they share, though each group highlights aspects of Khomeini's
thoughts that fit best with their own political vision ... FULL TEXT
Refugee activists released
New
York, June 3, 1999 (Press Release) - The International Federation of Iranian
Refugees (IFIR) is pleased to announce the release of Habibollah Abdullahi,
the IFIR Erbil branch representative, and Abdullah Veissi, a member of that
branch's Executive Committee. Abdullahi and Veissi had been arrested by
the Kurdish Democratic Party (KDP) of Iraq on May 30, 1999 ... FULL TEXT
Khatami urges resolve to improve ``ill''
economy
TEHRAN, June 2 (Reuters) - Iranian President Mohammad Khatami called
on Wednesday for national resolve to tackle his country's ``ill'' economy,
as officials appeared confused and divided over policy direction. ``We have
to accept the fact that our economy is ill,'' Khatami said in a speech before
inaugurating an exports promotion centre. ``Our economy needs a serious
and fundamental restructuring. We need national resolve to boost exports,''
he declared ... FULL TEXT
Chinese back in running for Neka pipeline
June
4, 1999 , (Middle East Economic Digest) - The local Iran Power Plant Projects
Management Company (Mapna) is in the final stages of negotiation with a
Chinese consortium to finalise a contract for the construction of a 400-kilometre
crude oil pipeline from the Caspian Sea to Tehran. An agreement on the
$350 million project is expected by the end of June, National Iranian Oil
Company (NIOC) officials say ... FULL TEXT
Iran ties with Ecuador
Edmonton
(IRNA) -- Iran managed a 1-1 tie with Ecuador in the first match of the
Canadian friendship soccer games ... FULL IMAGE TEXT IN PERSIAN
Pour-Heydari keeps his cool
Tehran
(Iran daily) -- Pour-Heydari, who is STILL the head coach of the national
soccer team, is okay with the hiring of a German assistant coach ... FULL
IMAGE TEXT IN PERSIAN
What's shakin' at Esteqlal?
Tehran
(Iran daily) -- News briefs on the latest shake-up inside Esteqlal before
the Azadegan Leaguge's new season ... FULL IMAGE TEXT IN PERSIAN
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Serving people
The government is at the service of the people. We are not the custodian
of the people. We should listen to the voice of the people.
President Khatami
"Khatami:
Islam must serve the people,not the state"
Reuters
June 3, 1999
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