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November 20, 2000
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Dictators create heroes
Heroes appear when there is no way to stop the oppressor
By Amirali Baniasadi
November 20, 2000
The Iranian
Heroes, as Nabavi calls them, are extremists who pass speed limits and
end in accidents, harming the poor passengers! This perplexing concept
needs to be debated further in investigation of the role of agency in the
process of social change.
A key issue here is to understand what circumstances give birth to heroes.
Ironically, behind every hero is an anti-hero. Heroes appear when there
is no way to stop the oppressor, other than by going beyond the ordinary
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Outlook
Nabavi: I will make up for my mistakes
Kayhan
November 20, 2000
Satirist Ebrahim Nabavi, who has been released on bail, gave an interview
to the conservatrive newspaper, Kayhan >>>
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Akbar Ganji's letter from prison
BBC Persian Service
Akbar Ganji, who has been on hunger strike for more than 10 days, has
written a letter from Evin prison, addressed to the people and MPs. While
strongly criticising the judiciary he has also explained why he has gone
on hunger strike. Enayat Fani reports >>>
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Under the skin of Iranian films
By Rose Ismail
The New Straits Times
November 17, 2000
IT was a kiss. And it was shown in an Iranian film, 22 years after the
Islamic Revolution. The kiss - planted on the back of a head - was an expression
of love by a son for his mother. Still, for those of us who are acutely
aware of the many restrictions placed on filmmakers in the Islamic Republic,
this was astounding indeed >>>
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What's he smilin' about?
Fashion designer Bijan hamisheh neeshesh vaazeh. This time he has a
very very big reason to smile >>>
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Thanks to Simin Habibian
More Letters
* Positive toward gay rights
Nasim B. writes:
It is wonderful to see that Iranians are taking a more and more positive
position toward gay rights ["Iranian
opposition groups back gay rights"]. It means that Iranians are
taking some steps toward modernism and domocray. I believe in a better
future for all Iranians.
* Making the point for Ms. Pirazseh
Guive Mirfendreski writes:
Ms Pirasteh wrote a heartfelt piece about her issues with Iranian men
and their suitability as a husband for her ["Happy
without you"]. At no time did she claim to speak for all Iranian
women, nor did she disclaim the lesson in the saying that every goat has
its own grass.
Mr. Tabib's criticism of Ms. Pirasyeh's piece and her opinion on the
subject ["Trivial
squabbling"] made Ms. Pirasteh's point for her. So he proclaims
that if mad eking, he would send up the river people who use pronouns and
the language in a certain way.
Lovely! Baa andaki kherad daanaa saazi ze naadaan, leek bekharvaar ham
nashavad nafahmee aanchenaan.
* Daagh-e del
Nezam writes: This one ["Khaaneh"]
really "daagh-e delam ra taazeh kard". I really miss the crisp
cool Tehran winters. Not to mention how much I miss having a day to just
stay in and do a bit of soul-searching. A real rare luxury here in Boston.
To top it off "delam aab oftaad" from your elaborate description
of the ambrosia you were cooking!
It's time I visited the Iranian restaurant soon.Thanks a million for
keeping me connected with the essence of being a true Shemirani. I relive
it thru your incredible writing!
Academoc: Teach Persian at Emory U.
Emory University, the Department of Middle Eastern Studies announces
a full-time Lecturer position for a professional language instructor of
Persian, effective September 1, 2001 >>>
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Nabavi released on bail
November
19, Teheran (dpa) - Popular Iranian satirist Ebrahim Nabavi has been released
on bail after four months in prison, the Teheran daily Iran reported Sunday
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Iran student leader says court politically
motivated
TEHRAN, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The political leader of Iran's largest
student movement on Sunday denied in court he had acted against state security
and said charges against him were politicaly motivated >>> FULL
TEXT
Top reformist summoned
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's hard-line judiciary has summoned a key
ally of reformist President Mohammad Khatami to court for his alleged role
in riots in August, a newspaper reported Monday >>> FULL TEXT
Young hardliners attack political meeting
with knives and axes
TEHRAN, Nov 18 (AFP) - Young hardliners armed with knives and axes
attacked a public political meeting where two pro-reform MPs were speaking,
the governmental Iran daily said Saturday >>> FULL TEXT
Woman of "loose morals" burned
to death by dad and brother: paper
TEHRAN,
Nov 18 (AFP) - A young woman suspected of "loose morals" was beaten
and then burned alive by her father and brother, press reports said Saturday
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Khatami says electoral fraud an "unpardonable
sin"
TEHRAN,
Nov 19 (AFP) - President Mohammad Khatami, expected to run for re-election
next May, said Sunday that electoral fraud is an "unpardonable sin"
and called for honesty at the ballot box >>> FULL TEXT
Iran says visit by Britain's Cook still
on cards
TEHRAN,
Nov 20 (AFP) - An Iran visit by Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, to be the
first by a member of the British government since the 1979 Islamic revolution
but postponed three times, is still on the cards, the foreign ministry said
Monday >>> FULL TEXT
Dollar hits 18-month low against rial on
Iran free market
TEHRAN, Nov 18 (AFP) - The US dollar hit an 18-month low against
the Iranian rial on Saturday, traders said, amid sharp criticism of the
central bank's plans to push it lower still in the coming months. >>>
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Companies vie for Iran gas project
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - U.S. companies hoping that the new
president will lift some sanctions on Iran have asked to be considered for
a project to develop Iran's largest natural gas field, the country's oil
minister said Sunday >>> FULL TEXT
Parliament planning review of all foreign
oil contracts: paper
TEHRAN, Nov 19 (AFP) - The parliament is planning a review of all
oil contracts signed with foreign firms since the 1979 Islamic revolution,
a conservative newspaper said Sunday >>> FULL TEXT
Factory workers block highway to protest
unpaid salaries: press
TEHRAN, Nov 20 (AFP) - More than 300 workers at one of Iran's oldest
factories blocked a major highway west of Tehran to protest working conditions
and their unpaid salaries, newspapers reported on Monday >>> FULL
TEXT
Meshkini wins best director prize
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - A film on the grim conditions facing
asylum seekers in Britain picked up the top three awards Sunday at the 41st
Thessaloniki Film Festival. Iran's Marziyeh Meshkini received best director's
award for ``The day I Became a Woman.'' >>> FULL TEXT
Banietemad's blast
Tehran (Hambastegi) -- Director Rakhshan Banietemad blasts state
TV officials for refusing the air ads for her latest film, "Zir-e poost-e
shahr" (Under the city's skin) >>> FULL PERSIAN TEXT
Amini's new film
Tehran (Hambastegi) -- Ahmad Amini's "Chatri baraa-ye do nafar"
(Umbrella for two) is in the final days of filming. Amini's third film,
"Chatri baraa-ye do nafar" is about problems facing a divorced
woman >>> FULL PERSIAN TEXT
Taa'tr shahr: popular
Tehran (Hambastegi) -- Ticket sales at the Tehran Municipal Theater
(ttaa'atr-e Shar) has picked up recently. The most popular play is "Komedi-ye
shab-e sizdahom" (13th day comedy) >>> FULL PERSIAN TEXT
Iran defeat Japan
Tehran - November 20 (Iran Sports Press) -- With video: The Iranian
Under 19 National Football Team defeated Japan 3-1 in Shahid Shiroudi Stadium
on Monday to clinch first place in their group at the 32nd Asian Under 19
Championships >>> FULL TEXT
Iran Thrash Oman 3-0
Tehran - November 18 (Iran Sports Press) -- The Iranian Under 19
National Football Team defeated Oman 3-0 to clinch a spot both in the semi
finals of the Asian Under 19 Championships and World Youth Championships
>>> FULL TEXT
Minavand plays full agame against LASK
Vienna - November 18: On Friday Sturm defeated LASK 2:1. Iranian
international Mehrdad Minavand played the full 90 minutes, assisted the
first goal and was among the best player >>> FULL TEXT
BBC
Wives of imprisoned journalists call for
justice
Wives of imprisoned journalists have once
again called for justice for their husbands. In two open letters they have
asked the judiciary to permit their husbands to phone home and allow them
family visits. Pedram Farzad talks to Mahdyeh Mohammadi, Ahmad Zeidabadi's
wife >>>
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Amirali Baniasadi
Heroes are those extraordinary people who make sacrifices
and become agents of historical and social change. Those with lower the
threshold of pain could withdraw at any stage, but it's unfair to criticize
other fellow travelers who carry it to the destination with bear feet.
-- Amirali Baniasadi
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create heroes"
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