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HISTORY FORUM: Shahin Fatemi on Iran's 100 Year Struggle for Democracy

IRTV's Exclusive Interview with Dr. Shahin Fatemi head of the department of economic studies of the American University in Paris. THe subject of the discussion is centered on Iranian's Struggle for Democracy and Secularism. >>>

CRAZY HORSE !

Iranian Fashion Photographer Ali Mahdavi becomes Artistic Manager of Paris' famous CRAZY HORSE Nightclub. He has launched the carreer of Stripper Model Dita Von Teese. Born in Tehran, Iran in 1974, Mahdavi lives and works in Paris. >>>

Do not overthrow IRR

Till the cows come home >>>

being irrepressibly joyous

I find that generally speaking, Iranians are a jovial bunch. But when the topics of Iranian culture or history come up, things quickly turn melancholy. >>>

What is Taqîyya?

Critical scholarly definition of Taqîyya by Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi as well as its application in late post-Qiyamat Nizari Isma'ilism as detailed by Farhad Daftary.>>>

Bomb Iran

As a last resort, Israel must bomb the nuclear facilities >>>

استادِ خزان

تا به قاف صحبت یاری رسند

بال می کوبند مرغان بی امان>>>

And maybe we can finally get their attention

It has been a week since I am sending White House and the State Department emails asking why they have left Iran’s human rights issues off the negotiation table?! And no response so far …>>>

ما را به لذت آخ

چند روز است که کارم شده شنیدن چندین و چندباره آخرین آلبوم محسن نامجو به نام "آخ"   آلبومی که آنرا با همراهی گلشیفته فراهانی بیرون داده

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The best day of my life

I met her in Tehran twenty years ago, in the summer of 1989, a few months before leaving Iran for the U.S. She was Mahdiyeh's kindergarten teacher>>>

Open Letter to Amnesty International in Support of Osanlou, Tehrani and Shahriari

I am an Iranian/Canadian lawyer and a pro-democracy activist, writing to you from Toronto, Canada. I admire the work Amnesty International does to support political activists and prisoners, and have been involved with the Urgent Action Campaign for many years.>>>

EMINENT PERSIAN ARTISTS REMEMBERED ...

A fellow compatriot takes us on a Tour of some of the Graves of the Most Famous Iranian Artists, writers and intellectuals. A Very touching but sweet tribute ... Watch Here >>>

علی گدا به درک واصل شد

این یک کابوس است و چیزی جز کابوس نیست. >>>

Khamenei in Coma, a rumor that could be true?

Rumor has it that yesterday afternoon at 2.15PM local time, Khamenei collapsed and was taken to his special clinic. No one except his son and the doctors have since been allowed to get near him>>>

Vitamin D & Common Cold

In this article the importance of vitamin D in human nutrition, and the latest findings on the beneficial effects of Vitamin D to protect the body against cold would be reviewed and discussed >>>

Mr. Obama & Mrs. Clinton: It is Persian Gulf NOT the Gulf!

President Obama & Mrs. Hillary Clinton the secretry of Sate used the word of the Gulf instead of Persian Gulf. >>>

In support of University Professors and Academic Scholars in Iran

We the signatories herein, representing hundreds of your compatriot colleagues in universities and research centers worldwide, do hereby reaffirm our confidence in and solidarity with YOU>>>

My inalienable rights

Being attacked, ridiculed and even cursed is just fine>>>

The Blessing Of Forgiveness - The Foundation For Healing

This piece was inspired by the beautiful poem by Azadeh Davachi, titled: Talking to God. I hope you enjoy it >>>

Baby Boy name - help!!!

We need a baby boy name --please help us. >>>

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUR MAJESTY ! ;0)

Wishing You a Very Happy Birthday Your Majesty. >>>

Cyrus can wait

Now that the British Museum has indefinitely postponed loaning the Cyrus Cylinder, the question being asked by many Iranians is: who really owns ancient objects? >>>

پرده برداری از مجسمه ((ندا: فرشته ی آزادی))

یکی از اقدامات جالب توجه کاروان های صلح و آزادی، نمایان سازی مجمسه ((ندا: فرشته ی آزادی)) اثر مجسمه ساز چیره دست، پائولا اسلیتر بود که تصویرها ( اثر هنرمند عکاس، جک لنک) و فیلم آن در پیوند های اینترنتی زیر موجود است. >>>

Safeguarding Cyrus the Great Cylinder

To: UNESCO World Heritage, the British Government, the British Museum, International media, and all organizations and individuals concerned with preservation of humanity’s precious treasures >>>

The Story Of Human Rights

Embedded into the Persian/Iranian psyche is a great and valuable understanding: one must not sacrifice individual rights and autonomy for the benefit of the state >>>

All is calm on the road, a nostalgic experience

An unbelievable representation of instruments, simple setup, casual stage, witty smiles and a fusion of Cordoba and Kordestan, all the way>>>

Climate Justice

Funny, timely and poignant video on political economy of global climate>>>

New Tax Nuisance from Uncle Sam!

Rambling and questions for those who may know regarding the new Tax regulation by the US Gov for those with offshore account. >>>

Sanctioning Iran?

Wouldn't that accomplish the same thing? If Iran doesn't export oil, could not import goods, would it? Lets see if they are willing to do that? >>>

آقای کلهر در اوج فلک

پناهندگی دختر مشاور رسانه ای احمدی نژاد

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Dissimulation (تقیّه ) : Unintended Consequences

How has dissimulation affected our society and system of governance?>>>

Faryad

My 2nd post >>>

Talking to God

poetry >>>

Enjoy Mohsen Namjoo live, Cielito Lindo

This is probably the most delicate interpretation of Cielito Lindo I've ever heard. Mr. Namjoo: Naze nafaset>>>

Javad Alizadeh has been Transferred from Sanandaj Prison to Hamedan Prison

Mr. Alizadeh is serving a one year jail sentence because of his political activities>>>

Incremental sanctions

Unnecessarily prolonging the suffering of the enslaved Iranians>>>

PERSIAN DUBBING:Edward G. Robinson in House of Strangers (1949)

House of Strangers was Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Starring Edward G. Robinson, Susan Hayward, Richard Conte. A Family Drama that earned Robinson an Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1949. Watch Scene in Persian here >>>

DVD RELEASE: David and Layla Starring Shiva Rose-McDERMOTT

Warner Bros. digitally Releases Jay Jonroy's Romantic Ethnic Comedy David and Layla  starring Starring Shiva Rose-McDERMOTT and David Moscow. >>>

خاطرات دهه شصت

برای آنانی که از دهه شصت چیزی نمی دانند یا آن را به یاد ندارند >>>

بیهودگی بیمه های آمریکایی و بی تفاوتی دولت نسبت به آنها در بعضی مواقع

بیمه های آمریکایی در دریافت پول نظیر ندارند ولی در موقع دادن خسارت هزاران بهانه میآورند و بامبول در میآورند که این جز مورد بیمه نبوده است. و پلیسی ما نبوده است.>>>

PLEASE SEND MONEY TO JJ

Palin must be removed >>>

What kind of culture would you want for Iran?

 Most of us here agree that Islamic/Arab culture is despised by the majority of Iranians, but that doesn't mean we want western or American culture to replace it, now do we? >>>

اشعه خطرناک ایجاد پارازیت اختاپوسی بر سر مردم تهران

شایعات تائید نشده ای وجود دارد که امواج دستگاههای ایجاد اختلال در سیستم های فرستنده های ماهواره ای دارای اشعه های خطرناک ومضری است که بر سلامت جسمی و روانی افراد اثراتی بسیار منفی دارد>>>

چرا به کارهای منفی قهرمانان در مثلا دزدی قتل وغارت جایزه های نظیر جایزه نوبل نمیدهند؟

ما بسیاری از فضایل منفی هم داریم که قهرمانان آن خوشبختانه و یا متاسفانه جایزه ای دریافت نمیکنند. >>>

While the Blood of Iranian Protesters is Still Running in the Streets, Mansour is Having a Concert in Toronto!

I recently wrote an article about Mansour, the Iranian singer who had a concert in NOKIA CLUB in Los Angeles on September 26th 2009>>>

[ig]Noble Prize eludes mahmoud yet again!

This is an outrage! An outrage I say! >>>

در راه ایجاد کمیته های کشف حقیقت

باید رفت سراغ تک تک قربانیان و بازماندگان آنها، به درددل آنها گوش داد، خاطرات آنها را شنید، و دید که بر آنها چه رفته است و چه می شود کرد>>>

Israeli Government Campaign Against Iran

Israel's government is in the midst of a massive campaign to influence American public opinion to favor a hawkish approach toward Iran and its nuclear program. >>>

What have Iranians learned in the past 30 years?

Are Iranians doing the same thing again?  Is Mousavi the saviour?  What do we mean when we say democracy? >>>

Campaign to END monopolistic nature of IPL games.

A campaign has started to END monopolistic nature of IPL games.  Do your share of protesting>>>