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Rumi
Nation
The last country
They want a country? This is the time
By Mansoureh Haqshenas and
Koorosh Bayat
- You know, the U.N. has about 200 members now. Several states were
created after the break-up of the Soviet Union and most-likely you're going
to see Palestine as an independent country in a counple of years or so.
But that's about it. You aren't going to see any new significant countries
for many many years. Except for one. We will have our country too. The
last country.
- You name if babe; it's yours. Mansouria... the Islamic Republic
of Mansouria. Yeah! ... GO
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Outlook
Iranian ``Color of God'' a simple delight
Majid Majidi continues to ride a creative wave
FAJR, Iran (Variety) - After his ``Children of Paradise'' became the
first Iranian film nominated for an Academy Award, director Majid Majidi
continues to ride a creative wave with ``The Color of God.''
The beautifully acted and photographed movie won best picture in the
1999 Fajr festival's international competition. Though ostensibly not religious,
the simple, touching tale about a blind boy whose father wants to get rid
of him grabs audiences with the elemental force of a story out of the Bible
or Koran. This should be the big Iranian film of the year in terms of festival
attention and arthouse sales ... FULL
TEXT
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Tinged
with the Color of God
Learning the ins and outs of Iranian cinema during the Fajr festival
By Laleh Khalili
Heavenly
children
Majidi's film deserves an Oscar
By Reza Farahani
Slow news day
An anagram, as you probably know, is a word or phrase made by transposing
or rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. The following are
exceptionally clever.
Dormitory ..... Dirty Room
Evangelist ..... Evil's Agent
Desperation ..... A Rope Ends It
... FULL
TEXT
Thanks to Shane Mortazavi
More Letters
* Iranian women are mature and aware
Yassaman Mottaghipour writes:
You have made a number of assumptions and generalizations ["To live
or to be alive?"]. There is more to life of Iranians than the
relationship between women and men and even your look at that has been
one-sided. On the issues that you have raised, there is a wide spectrum
but your contacts included only a certain group. Who cares that there are
women who haven't experienced going to a party until they are 22? Do you
know how many men live in Iran who never experienced the joys of parties?!
In my visit to Iran in April 1998, on a number of occasions, I was delighted
and proud to hear young women discussing literature, movies and plays everywhere
(even while waiting in line to see a play). I really wonder how many girls
their age in America are able to see things at this level of maturity and
depth? They looked at men straight in the eyes and were very much clear
about what they have and what they need to fight for ... FULL
TEXT
* Insulting & inaccurate
Jafar Javan writes: Ms. Khalili's
portrayal of women ["To
live or to be alive?"] in Iran is an insult to all Iranian women
who despite deep-rooted social and political constraints, have made great
strides for representation and participation in the society. A bourgeois
reflection of Iranian women as portrayed by Ms. Khalili is unjust and inaccurate
... FULL
TEXT
* Poetry - not lifestyle - made the difference
Sepehr Sohab writes: Forough Farrokhzad's
fame came from her poetry and not her choice of life style, meaning if
she had not written a single verse of poetry, would she still be the "Magnificent
Living" in Laleh Khalili's commentary ["To
live or to be alive?"]? it goes without saying not every woman
who chooses to leave her husband and child, etc.., is a poet nor becomes
famous, at least not for poetry!
* Politics: Readings from Mosadegh's
papers, Virginia
A Presentation from the Jebhe Melli Iran-Washington, with an introduction
by Mr. Nosratollah Amini. Date: Sunday 7 March 1999 ... MORE
DETAILS
* Noruz: Party at Stanford U.
The Persian Students Association of Stanford University and The Bay
Area Persian Center present: The AVAZ International Dance Theater performing
"The Silk Road" - a celebration of Noruz Sunday, April 4th, 1999
4 PM - 7 PM at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University. For more information
and tickets, please call (650) 497-9487 or visit: www.stanford.edu/group/psa
Book of the Week
A Taste of Persia
An Introduction to Persian Cooking
By Najmieh Batmanglij
A Taste of Persia is a collection of authentic recipes from one of the
world's oldest cuisines, chosen and adapted for today's lifestyle and kitchen.
Here are light appetizers and kababs, hearty stews and rich, golden-crusted
rices, among many other dishes, all fragrant with the distinctive herbs,
spices, or fruits of Iran. Each recipe offers clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step
instructions. Most take less than an hour to prepare; many require only
a few moments; many others can be made in advance. Besides its 100 recipes
and 60 photographs, the book includes a useful dictionary of Persian cooking
techniques and ingredients.
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Khatami to visit France on April 12
PARIS,
March 5 (AFP) - Iranian President Mohammad Khatami will visit France on
April 12 during a ground-breaking foray into Europe during which he will
also travel to Italy, diplomatic sources said Friday. Khatami, who will
be accompanied by several government ministers, flies to Paris after a visit
to Rome from March 9 to 11 ... FULL TEXT
Judiciary chief warns against politicising
election
TEHRAN,
March 5 (AFP) - The hardline chief of Iran's judiciary warned Friday aganist
politicising the results of last week's first-ever municipal elections,
a runaway victory for reformers in the Islamic republic. "You were
elected as local officials and should concern yourselves with local problems,
and keep out of factional and partisan disputes," said Ayatollah Mohammad
Yazdi during weekly prayers at Tehran university ... FULL TEXT
Iran rejects GCC statement on islands,
maneuvers
TEHRAN,
March 5 (AFP) - Iran on Friday lashed out at the Gulf Cooperation Council
for demanding an end to Tehran's military maneuvers near three disputed
Gulf islands, accusing the GCC of meddling in its internal affairs. "Under
no circumstances should Iran's current foreign policy of detente, building
trust and promoting ties with other countries, particularly its neighbors,
be interpreted as ignoring the legitimate rights of Iran," warned foreign
ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi ... FULL TEXT
Non-U.S. firms in Iran energy deals seen
escaping U.S. sanctions
NEW YORK, March 5 (Reuters) - International oil firms keen on Iranian
energy-sector deals face slim risk of U.S. sanctions after Washington failed
to penalise an international consortium that sealed a landmark deal last
year, experts said this week. The potential payoff for many firms seems
to offset even a slight risk, since Iran has the world's second-largest
natural gas reserves and fifth-largest pool of oil reserves ... FULL TEXT
Iran charity fears lives endangered by
UK probe
LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Supporters of a charity established
to provide aid to victims of alleged persecution by Iran said on Thursday
an investigation by a British charity watchdog could endanger the lives
of hundreds of Iranians. The organisation is concerned that records held
by Iran Aid, a London-based charity, could fall into Tehran's hands and
spark reprisals after the Charity Commission launched an investigation last
May ... FULL TEXT
Soccer briefs
Tehran,
(Iran daily ) - News briefs: Esteqlal owes vicotries to Zarricheh... Hadi
Tabatabaie, Bahman's goalie, has been invited to Greece for a possible job
... FULL PERSIAN IMAGE TEXT
Senator
Senator Boxer has "deep admiration" for Iranians
"As the cradle of civilization, Iran has a long history
with a rich culture. For centuries, the people of Iran have made significant
contributions to human civilization, including a rich history of ideas,
art, music and literature. I have a great respect for these long-standing
traditions... " ... FULL
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I'm speaking to you gentlemen and ladies who think you are so successful
and important... don't think you're the president now and can say and do
anything you like.
Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi addressing Tehran's Friday
prayers, and newly elected city council members
AFP
March 5, 1999
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